2013 Dodge Dart power train problems
153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Dodge Dart — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car goes into limp mode dash flash transmission issue then put car into limp mode when causing to have stop on the interstate and then car will not crank over after turning it off then if fires up after awhile but is still in limp mode”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message “Service Transmission” was displayed. Additionally, the engine revved excessively. The vehicle also hesitated while depressing the accelerator. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the parts to perform the recall repair were not yet available. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the parts were unavailable.”
filed Aug 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into…Campaign 25V674000 · Oct 9, 2025
Power Train problems in other Dart years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dart | 83 | 32% |
| 2015 Dart | 177 | 34% |
| 2014 Dart | 132 | 36% |
| 2012 Dart | 454 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Dodge Dart
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.