Complaints
398
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2013 Dodge Dart Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1124 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:84,532 mi
Crash-related:5
#253 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:74,027 mi
#350 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:77,792 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Dodge Dart.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 124 | 5 | — | 84,532 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 53 | — | — | 74,027 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 50 | 1 | — | 77,792 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | — | — | 100,989 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 20 | — | — | 70,161 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 1 | — | 49,400 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 1 | — | 86,745 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 11 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | — | — | 57,285 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 108,082 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 150,459 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
124
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,532
Electrical Faults
53
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,027
Engine Problems
50
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,792
Brakes
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,989
Wipers & Visibility
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,161
Airbags
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,400
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,745
Seat Belt Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,285
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,082
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,459
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2013 Dodge Dart
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~298,439 vehicles.
25V674000Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
~298,439 affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. 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.
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2013 Dodge Dart — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Dodge Dart reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Dodge Dart has 398 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 124 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Dodge Dart?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (124 complaints, avg 84,532 mi); Electrical Faults (53 complaints, avg 74,027 mi); Engine Problems (50 complaints, avg 77,792 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Dodge Dart?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,873 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Dodge Dart?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Dodge Dart include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Dodge Dart have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 298,439 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Dodge Dart?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Dart reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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