The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle in the driveway, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P), but the vehicle failed to respond and started reversing. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted into drive(D); however, the vehicle failed to respond and made an abnormal grinding sound. The contact then shifted into park(P); however, the vehicle started reversing. The contact stated that the parking brake was engaged, and the vehicle responded as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Dodge Dart grinding brakes problems
18 of the 2,541 owner complaints about the Dodge Dart describe grinding or squealing brakes, most of them for the 2012 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 2012
- typical mileage
- 45,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 2Fire or smoke 2Overheating 1Oil consumption 1Jerking 1Harsh shifting 1Knocking 1Engine failure 1
What owners say
"takara recall" I started noticed squeaking when pressing the breaks. This automatically making me assume that my brakes/brake pads were going bad. I took it to a local shop and after checking it out they suggested the brakes were fine and that I needed to take it to the dealership. Before I was able to do so, I had complete brake failure. I was attempting to come to a stop when the brake pedal was pressed all the way down and the vehicle was not slowing nor were the brakes catching. Thus resulting in an accident. The dart is a total loss. My life as well as my children's lives were put in danger. All airbags deployed and another vehicle was hit as well. Vin not valid
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. The contact stated that the engine made an abnormal vacuuming sound. The sound began when the vehicle was started. The contact also stated that the steering wheel made an abnormal squeaking sound when turned and the accelerator pedal felt heavy when depressed. All of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dodge country (1902 e. Central expy, killeen tx, 76541) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate and shift into gear. Also, an abnormal grinding noise was heard and the check engine and TPMS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they were unable to duplicate the failures. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Car has issue shifting between neutral and gears while driving. While in drive and acceleration is added car stalls and will occasionally burn clutch shifting between gears as if in neutral. If any acceleration is added car will rev as if in neutral. This happens at all speeds 20-30% of the time and appears to be getting worse. When braking to a stop the clutch burns 20-30% of the time when down shifting and fills cab with smoke. At complete stop entered drive and let off of brake. Engine accelerated to 3k RPM's then grinded gears trying to automatically shift into the appropriate gear. After grinding abruptly grabbed gear and functioned again. Acceleration from complete stop, car stalls before finding gear.
Over the past month, braking action is declining. They have become stiff and must be depressed quite hard to stop. The brake pads, upon inspection, are almost brand new and there is no grinding. Several mechanics have suggested the brake booster as a possible issue. Upon my own research, this appears to be a very common issue with this vehicle. Thousands of 2013-2014 dodge darts were recalled to replace the brake booster, although the 2015 has not. I'm very concerned that eventually, the brakes will worsen or fail as has happened with many others who own this same vehicle, as written on several internet forums.
"the basic of the issue are shifting roughly, over-revving before shifting, failing to shift, making a grinding noise on take off, running rough, exhibiting a burning smell, smoking and overheating." dash light comes on randomly when in traffic on my commute home from work "transmission getting hot press brake" and the car will start to smoke.
Dart recall I brought the dart in to do a reflash for my car to stop the harsh idle, choke and knock .also that the car shuts off from a rolling stop to acceleration after the reflash 2 days later the car continues to have the same problems several weeks later today 11/17/18 the car shut off as usual but in a intersection had to turn on the car and hope when putting it in drive the engine doesn't shutoff again in cold weather the vehicle has a knocking grind sound and occasionally will turn off if the idle drops low to 500 and then immediately applying little gas and the warm weather comes by or after first driven the grinding noise is gone but same issue when the idle drops to low the engine just does and battery light turns on the battery is good but this issue hasn't been fixed and when I went the said it's normal but they did a reflash
On the first drive of the day within the first mile the car shuts off. The starter grinds when trying to restart and after several minutes will turnover and then drives fine. Has occurred six times most recently sat 11-4 after turning left on a level surface the car shut down and coasted to a stop. Took three tries to restart and then drove fine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge dart. While driving, the brakes squeaked. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 27, 2012 to January 23, 2014 and equipped with either a 2.0L or 2.4L engine. In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
- Risk
- Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for the presence of oil. If no oil is found, the vacuum tube assembly will be replaced. If oil is found, the vacuum pump, vacuum tube assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R63.
Recall number 15V800000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured on November 27, 2012. Some vehicles may have been built with incorrect rear brake calipers, which could result in an inoperable parking brake.
- Risk
- If the parking brake is inoperable, the vehicle could roll when parked increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N21.
Recall number 13V124000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2012 (7 complaints), 2015 (6 complaints) and 2014 (4 complaints).
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