2012 Dodge Dart Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Dodge Dart.
Worst 2012 Dodge Dart Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BRAKES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Dodge Dart.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 446 | 11 | 4 | 54,073 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 252 | 26 | 3 | 39,575 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 169 | 2 | 6 | 49,527 mi | |
| ENGINE | 163 | 4 | 7 | 39,709 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 103 | 6 | 4 | 60,252 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 67 | 25 | 1 | 54,981 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 41 | 2 | — | 52,210 mi | |
| STEERING | 36 | 4 | — | 39,644 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 31 | — | — | 72,238 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 29 | 1 | 1 | 56,250 mi | |
| WHEELS | 25 | 2 | — | 25,817 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 23 | 3 | — | 34,275 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 21 | 3 | — | 69,801 mi | |
| TIRES | 21 | — | — | 16,106 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 18 | 1 | 1 | 50,857 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | — | — | 33,396 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | 3 | 1 | 57,913 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | — | — | 38,794 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 7 | 1 | — | 35,032 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 20,868 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 11,775 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 | — | — | 90,140 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | — | 24,500 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 68,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2012 Dodge Dart
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~739,159 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through August 24, 2013 and equipped with the Mopar 13 trim package. In the affected vehicles, the front seat mounted side airbags (SAB) may not have been properly installed into the seat.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with a 1.4L MultiAir turbo engine and dual dry clutch transmission. These vehicles may experience an engine stall when the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
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.
Other Dodge Dart Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Dart reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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