2015 Dodge Dart: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 28, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · WA

On 3/18/26 i reported a serious safety issue involving my vehicle, which currently has an open manufacturer recall with no available remedy. The vehicle has experienced multiple dangerous and malfunctioning conditions. First, the vehicle intermittently displays a dashboard message indicating that the vehicle is "not in park" even when it is clearly in the park position. When this occurs, I am unable to turn the vehicle off. I have had to wait approximately 15 minutes before the vehicle will allow me to shut it down.Second, while driving at approximately 40 mph, including while exiting the highway, the vehicle has stalled and completely shut off while in motion. This has occurred multiple times and created a significant safety risk due to sudden loss of power during active driving. Additionally, the vehicle frequently displays a message stating "engine warming, please wait to start," even when weather conditions are warm. Most recently, at approximately 70 degrees outside, the vehicle would not start and continued to display the message. I waited approximately one hour attempting to start the vehicle before it randomly started. These issues appear to be worsening. I attempted to schedule repair for the open recall, but I was advised by the manufacturer that there is currently no remedy available. Due to the vehicle stalling in motion and preventing proper shutdown and startup, I believe this represents a serious safety defect that puts me and others at risk.The vehicle previously experienced stalling while driving in motion. I brought the vehicle in for a recall repair on 01/27/25. #U90 2014-2016 at davis moore After the recall repair, the stalling condition improved; however, the vehicle began experiencing additional serious issues including the vehicle not recognizing the park position, inability to shut off, and intermittent failure to start with "engine warming" messages. These ongoing defects continue to affect the safe and reliable operation of the vehicle.

Filed Jul 15, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · AR · fire

Unknown , I was driving down the road at 50 mph and my battery light came on then I lost my a/c my lights started flickering and I then lost power steering and brakes I had to use my emergency brake to slow down then all of my check engine and brake failure lights were flickering and my fuse box on top of my battery caught fire and was smoking and my car then shut off I could have crashed and or been hit and killed

Filed Apr 5, 2022 · 140,000 miles · NC · fire

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while his son was reversing the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact and his son then noticed that there were flames coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact and his son were able to extinguish the fire. No police report was filed. No medical attention was received. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fire started from the power steering pump. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer would have an inspector come to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 30, 2021 · Electrical · SC

System: Electrical system failed and car completely lost power (for at least the fourth time), this time while driving. Yes, this car is available for inspection with some advance warning. Safety: If I had been driving in a less safe area at a higher speed and the car just shut off like it did today, but in the middle of the highway, I would have been in danger of getting hit by other drivers. Reproduced: The problem is intermittent. The problem has happened at least four times PLUS the numerous times it doesn't start the first time but will the second time I turn the key. Inspected: The car has not yet been inspected, except for being with the dealer for an entire day in July for recall work, cracked oil valve gasket, and various service work. Messages: After turing a corner (traveling about 25 mph on a military installation), dashboard indicators flashed on and off several times. After pulling over as much as possible (with no shoulders) and coming to a stop the car completely lost power. It would not restart, the hazard lights did not work, and I could not remove the key from the ignition. After about 10 minutes the electrical systems began coming back on, starting with the hazard lights. After a couple more minutes I was able to start the car and proceed on to work. I had recall work done in July to address a PCM software issue regarding oil pressure and mechanical stalls. This battery is less than a year old and the technician said the alternator and old battery were both good. Two other times recently the car simply would not start - no indicator lights, no cranking, no sound, nothing. Also, two years ago when trying to start the car, all indicator needles moved rapidly between high and low and would not stop even after removing the key. Eventually they stopped but the battery was ruined. I'll probably trade the car in so it can kill someone else.

Filed Jun 24, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 125,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, the radio engaged on its own and the vehicle lost power steering. Several warning lights such as the brake system light, the battery light, the airbag light, and the engine light were illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver but the contact was still able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with the battery and alternator needing to be replaced, and was repaired. The failure reoccurred today while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle as the OBD reader failed to work. The vehicle was also taken to an unknown dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle for the same reason. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2020 · Electrical · 98,500 miles · GA

On two separate occasions two weeks apart my car lost complete power. The first time it happened I was parked in front of a restaurant I could not get the car to start and the second time it was after midnight I was leaving work and I turned into a major highway(thank god there wasn't and big trucks coming)cause as soon as I turned onto this highway my car lost all power and would not start.I work on a highway where there are about eight different truck stops who all service and provide fuel for eighteen wheelers I could have been killed.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 67,850 miles · CA

On 10/24/19 while driving on highway the vehicle began to smoke and lose power. I had to make an emergency exit of freeway once vehicle was turned off the vehicle would not turn over instead it made a thump sound. The vehicle smelled like gas and oil inside. Leading up the this earlier in the week the vehicle would stall while at stop signs and lights feeling like it was going to die. Car was towed to my house then on 10/25/19 vehicle was towed to dodge dealer where it is currently still at.

Filed Oct 27, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 3,000 miles · WA

The car is using oil and will completely die while driving. When it becomes empty if I come to a stop it will completely die and I lose all power steering and the car struggles to turn back on. Dodge is aware of this issue on so many darts and nothing is being fixed. This engine needs to be recalled! Twice between oil changes this last time I have been completely empty. This has happened since the very beginning that I had the car.

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Electrical · 115,378 miles · NY

When I'm driving, my car has completely lost power and wouldn't move. The battery light comes on, although I have a brand new battery that I got a year ago, and when I turn the car completely off to restart it, it will not turn back on. I found a recall and had the recall fixed and it is now worse with shifting than it was before, and it's still stalling and losing complete power. This is a huge safety risk as it can cause an accident or death, if this were to happen while driving on the highway or turning at an intersection. Fortunately enough, I was at the end of my street, stopped at a stop sign and went to drive again and that's when it lost power.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Engine · 54,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle seized and lost power without warning. The vehicle veered to the shoulder of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to greenway dodge chrysler jeep ram (9051 e colonial dr, orlando, fl 32817, (407) 347-4929) where it was diagnosed that the oil consumption seemed low. The oil was changed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 59514487. The contact was informed that the vehicle would need to be driven for 2,000 miles in order to determine if the engine needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. Less than six months after purchasing the vehicle from vann dodge chrysler jeep ram (899 s delsea dr, vineland, nj 08360, 856‑794‑9700), it stalled numerous times without warning. A passerby and an independent mechanic noticed that the oil reservoir was completely empty. There were no warning indicators at the time of the failures. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they kept refilling the oil with no solution other than providing an oil consumption test. In addition, there was a drastic loss of power and speed due to the transmission assembly. There was no mention of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v542000 (power train) or 16v113000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 20, 2019 · Engine · 35,000 miles · MD

Engine suddenly shut down while in motion. Loss of power steering and power brakes. No warning lights, no check engine light. Subsequent investigation revealed probable cause was low oil level due to excessive oil consumption (~ 1 quart in 1600 miles). This problem has been reported extensively on-line with this engine (2.4 liter tigershark).