Is the 2013 Dodge Dart a bad year?
287 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 160, 1.2× a quiet Dart year.
Consider selling
Half of all transmission complaints about the 2013 Dodge Dart were filed between 64k and 101k miles. You're at 84,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2013 Dart owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 84,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 160 (56%) | 64k–101k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 57 (20%) | 74k–104k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Engine | 51 (18%) | 64k–100k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Seat belts | 11 (4%) | 47k–87k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 25 (9%) | 23k–57k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 20 (7%) | 38k–82k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Air bags | 19 (7%) | 30k–80k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Speed control | 15 (5%) | 20k–63k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Stability control | 9 (3%) | 37k–80k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Fuel system | 6 (2%) | 32k–80k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Steering | 5 (2%) | 10k–64k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Exterior lighting | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Collision avoidance | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 84,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 287 complaints: 8 mention a crash · 3 report an injury · 18 say the car was towed.
57 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Oct 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
I was driving home when I turned the corner to proceed on the highway my car would not speed up. I tried several times and it was only reving up the engine like it was stuck.
The engine is stalling when ever the car is driven and also the PCM is unable to keep up the charging.
The car stalls while driving at below highway speeds, eg crossing an intersection in suburban new jersey.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 84,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2013 Dodge Dart: 1
The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function. A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Dodge: 87
Repair instructions Dodge sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2013 Dodge Dart. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension
WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no…
Gear Ratio DTC's, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
Brake Power Assist Failure
Neighbouring years
2012 Dart: 1,079 complaints, consider selling · 2014 Dart: 373 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2013 Dodge Dart a bad year?
287 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 160, 1.2× a quiet Dart year. At 84,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all transmission complaints about the 2013 Dodge Dart were filed between 64k and 101k miles. You're at 84,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Dart?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: transmission and drivetrain (160), electrical system (57), engine (51), seat belts (11), brakes (25). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 64k–101k miles.
How many recalls does the 2013 Dodge Dart have?
1 recall campaign list this model year: Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 25V-674). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.