When placed into park the car does not register it's in park and therefore does not want to shut off. The GPS update is very expensive, I had a tire pressure sensor go out in the first month and the gas tank sensor go out. Replacing it soon. Services. When I hit the gas the car jerked very hard and then did not accelerate at all . There was no leaks present. Dodge Dart owners have reported 317 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system category). The engine and battery lights are on constantly since the weather changed. I replace parts and it seems to work well for a week or two but my car is not on the recall list they say that every single thing that is on the recall list is happening to my car. Hate everything about this car. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. In the no start it was in park. I loved my dodge dart, very little problems went into my car. There was no leaks present. The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. See Check engine light will flash while simultaneously the gear selections lights all glow red. Bluetooth Module failure in radio stack. The Dodge Dart does have some known mechanical problems that tend to pop up. Before the car shuts off several warning lights appear on the dash, indicating some kind of major electrical error. . Red text is shown on the display of the info screen in side dash but cant see it due too car resetting. Due to fear of it not being covered under warranty I have not taken it to the dealer. After pulling over as much as possible (with no shoulders) and coming to a stop the car completely lost power. Ok good. Now the Catalytic Converter for parts and labor is costing almost another 4k$. electrical problems with 2015 dodge dart. Recall issue?? The first time it happened I was parked in front of a restaurant I could not get the car to start and the second time it was after midnight I was leaving work and I turned into a major highway(thank god there wasn't and big trucks coming)cause as soon as I turned onto this highway my car lost all power and would not start.I work on a highway where there are about eight different truck stops who all service and provide fuel for eighteen wheelers I could have been killed. Apparently to replace this module, it is expensive and can involve new keys as well. Loss of reverse camera, moon roof, loss of auto windows both up and down, as well as practically all forward motion as if the transmission has suddenly stopped working. The other thing I have noticed is the range on the fob for locking / unlocking gets really short during this same time of driving the car for a while. Yes, this car is available for inspection with some advance warning. Windows , sunroof , trunk all don't work. The contact was informed that the ECM needed to be reprogramed. Take my car to the shop the tcm needs to be replace. This is an issue that needs to be rectified. The airbag light came on and would not go off. Complaint in progress. In the winter. We research hundreds of models each Cruise control stopped working. USB piece of the multimedia drive inside the armrest was malfunctioning, causing it to become incapable of reading a thumbdrive because of lack of connectivity. The vehicle check engine light was illuminated prior to experiencing problem. The 2014 Dodge Dart has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. Main problems include flickering of the headlights and domelight and the radio cutting off and on intermittently while driving. The hud showed over 50% oil life left. In the stalling scenario, the car was in motion. Need advice about a specific Dodge Dart problem? The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. Dodge Dart owners have reported 317 problems related to electrical system (under the electrical system category). Dodge discontinued the Dart after the 2016 model year simply due to low sales figures. I have paid Firestone in East chase in montgomery al to replace the socket and I have had the bulb changed out at least 3 times. The contact stated the vehicle was shifted into park and the turned off however, the key remained stuck in the ignition. Dodge's Dangerous e-Shift Design. the second time it was replaced). The Bluetooth refuses to connect. The first recall was issued in June 2013 over the engine stalling in cold temperatures. I can't move only can drift. The car was not getting the sufficient battery charge to turn on after being parked for a while. 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye: Fiat and Chrysler Dodge Made a Mess. System: electrical system failed and car completely lost power (for at least the fourth time), this time while driving. A bunch of blown fuses relating to the starting of the car. Two other times recently the car simply would not start - no indicator lights, no cranking, no sound, nothing. The manufacturer was contacted via email, but they did not respond. Links must be helpful to the general public & to a specific resource (like a forum thread), or they will be deleted when we review your link suggestion. Oct 22, 2012 My radio seems to have a mind of it's own, keeps switching back and forth to radio mode, then 10 min. Touch screen rebooted itself 4X in the last month. When trying to accelerate, I realized the car had stalled, but all inside lights and radio were still on. The car is sleek. This is unsafe and needs to be fixed asap especially since I have kids. On April 17, 2019, when arriving at destination, I attempted to shift gears into park. Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2015 Dodge Dart The Electrical System problem Car stutters when you crank it up. The engine will stall randomly while driving. Got my 14 GT in 2017 with 34k miles, it's 2021 still going strong at 68k miles, if they still made it I would trade mine in for a new one. 2014 Dodge Dart SXT: Gas saver but not powerful. This means I cannot operate the front or rear defrost which can lead to visibility issues and a potentially dangerous situation when driving. My car will be in park and I can turn it back 1 notch and it gets stuck in the acc position. Don't buy it unless you want a headache everyday. Been ongoing since August 2018. Rearview cameras and charger port dont work. I have no oil leaks so engine must have burned oil I still had 600 miles left to oil change. This is a beautiful car however I have been smelling a chemical smell similar to melting plastic or rubber sinve I purchased it in January at 39,000 miles. Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Copyright Policy. Sjwoodard76 Oct 23, 2018 5 16K Jan 22, 2023 The third year for the Dart had complaints rise to 388 at the NHTSA with the engine, powertrain, and electrical systems remaining the highlights for problems. Only had car two years Sunday dash boards starts flicking on and off disconnected my uconnect. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Got out to the car it wouldn't start. While its comeback in 2013 wasn't all that successful in terms of sales, this compact and efficient sedan remains a great daily driver. When I got it home diagnosed by a mechanic company ,al they said is the timing chain may have broke and maybe a piston got hit/bent. On two separate occasions two weeks apart my car lost complete power. replaced the (DS3 Xenon HID) headlamp bulbs at 159,000 miles after they started to dim. Messages: after turing a corner (traveling about 25 mph on a military installation), dashboard indicators flashed on and off several times. The car beeps beeps when it is parked and the doors locked. And the parking mechanism is not going through when I try to park the car. If I would of known this I would of never got this car. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. It would sometimes come back on after turning the car off for a period of time but then it turned off and stayed off for days. Several others have reported the issues as well as far back as 2016. Well a few days after, the problem happened again. Would press cruise on/off button but cruise would not always turn on. After a couple more minutes I was able to start the car and proceed on to work. So I went to a second Dodge dealership in 2019 when my car was at the end of it's warranty and they did see the issue occur and decided to replace the screen all together. Check out our Dodge Dart overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Dart. I was told that the voltage going to the pedal position sensor was low and because i have already replaced that, it is most likely my ECM going bad. The back up camera and audio system is very nice. Engine light and service transmission is on screen after it stops moving (rpm revs but no movement). We don't sell/share your email. Reproduced: The problem is intermittent. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. My car is currently at 24% oil life, I will be testing to see if the issue is resolved(temporarily) like others have been. 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye problems and features. Needed to be jumped. You will need to spend nearly $600 a year on maintenance and repairs compared to the $526 average for the segment. I've contacted the manufacturer once again on May 8, 2019. The "battery" light (charging system light) came on and stayed on until I turned the car off. There are over 50 complaints in the Unknown section, but many of them apply to the lingering transmission problems. Many other drivers seem to have the same issues when searched online. Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases CarComplaints.com is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. I bought this car brand from the dealer. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. The problem has happened at least four times PLUS the numerous times it doesn't start the first time but will the second time I turn the key. The car battery keeps dying even though it's a new battery. Going in Jan 7, 2015 to have them installed. Now car will only start with a jump sitting in carlot 4 Dodge being serviced for electric computer problems. We don't sell/share your email. At 51000 miles the battery wouldn't stay charged needed an alignment at 2K miles per the dealer not covered under warranty at 46000 miles the ac compressor blew and discharged all the coolant the car was shaking right after the ac repair and smelled like rotten eggs dealer blamed it on a spark plug. The car stalls completely at random speeds and consumes a huge amount of oil. I have experienced this malfunction both while starting my car and during operation on the open road. This is crazy I see that the Dodge Dart has 6 recall and I only received recall postcard for bushel cords? The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. When one owner brought theirs into the dealer, he had to wait a week for the part to come in. Also the radio seems to just shut off and on once and awhile. 2013 Dodge Dart SXT battery charging problems. A slightly different complaint did surface this year. Had the battery and alternator checked at auto parts store, car started up no problem, and both were fine, battery fully charged. Fast forward to May. I would not buy that type of vehicle again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. A person could buy a new car just for the maintenance and repair costs spent on a Dodge Dart. It can take up to 15 minutes to get it off. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. Would not restart behaved like battery dead. I had to replace out of pocket due to it not being covered by warranty. tire pressure signal processor was replaced. They still want me to come in and try to charge me for it because it most likely won't be covered by the warranty. Reproduced: the problem is intermittent. At Vehicle History, owners ranked it 21 out of 30 compact cars for driver satisfaction. Unfortunately the only things fixed my manufacturer are the ones related to safety. This is not a unique problem as I have read hundreds of accounts of the exact same thing happening on the exact same vehicle type. all problems of the 2014 Dodge Dart CarComplaints.com is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. Table 1 shows 18 common electrical system related problems of the 2013 Dodge Dart. And know it won't even. Because it was cold. Had this 2015 Dodge Dart for 1 week. The only way to get the key out was to unhook the battery. When we have trouble starting jumping the vehicle would start it but still would try to stall. Concerned that the vehicle will stop while on a highway, causing a multi-vehicle crash. For those that dreamed of driving a rally car, the Rallye and GT versions delivered a sport-tuned suspension, exterior trim kits, and sport seats. It is plagued with transmission problems. AC made very loud noise similar to prop plane taking off. Alternator isn't the problem either. Took car back unrepaired. Recently, I was meeting up with my husband and I came to a red light and my car wouldnt stop. 2022, CarProblemZoo.com All rights reserved. The powertrain is seemingly the worst problem, with 516 complaints, followed by 265 for the brakes, 214 for the electrical system, and 195 for the engine. After the dealer replaced all of the tire sensors factory techs determined that the central receiver for the sensor signals was not working. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. It started having issues almost as soon as we got it. Replaced under warranty. In the past few months I have been having issues with my car in park not releasing my key. For your own safety and peace of mind, let Dodge Electric handle your electrical troubleshooting needs. I have researched this issue hours on end and found masses falling to the same vehicle malfunction. One new recall appeared that pertained just to the 2016. U-connect still frozen after a week. I know it's not the battery, as it was replaced less than 6 months ago. Hands free system longer works. The biggest problem that people report is that the engine has been known to stall while driving. The failure mileage was 129,059. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that oil was spilling onto the engine. Click on a problem below to read more. The most common problems are found in the 2013 model year, and they get better after that. I have also encountered a problem with an oil valve seal and burning oil at 75,000 miles. When I went to put it in drive it; the gear shift would move to to drive but the car would no shift in any other gear. The Dodge Dart is one of the reasons for the brand's success in the 1960s. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Bluetooth call module was inop, was warranty repaired. Screen would cut out - Bluetooth no longer functioned. Also trunk leaks, I've had it fixed twice. This issue leads to longer braking times and could increase the risk of a collision. Once stopped safely and vehicle has been disabled I.T will not start without a series of steps prior to ignition. I researched the internet for solutions and disconnecting and reconnecting the battery seemed to fix it so that became a temporary resolution. I did not get the faulty receiver but the problem seems to be gone. I thought I slowed too much and needed to slightly accelerate to get me to the stop sign. Blind spot detection says 'unavailable'. As well as 2 times new bearings. Replacement of the airbag module (I believe this was 2015 Dodge Dart Aero may not be worth the money. Owners reported that the car would suddenly stop, then fail to restart, requiring multiple trips to the dealership over the chronic problem. For transmission, the main complaints are transmission failure & rough shifting. Cruise control stopped working again, reset at home by disconnecting battery. Have had problems with it losing oil and cutting off. Around the time this issue started the computer also had an issue and we can no longer connect to bluetooth and the odometer is blinking. Check engine light was always coming on, sensors were always going bad, gas tank door was always frozen shut in the winter, brake boosters went, car had no power RPM's were constantly reeving making the check engine light go on. Also, two years ago when trying to start the car, all indicator needles moved rapidly between high and low and would not stop even after removing the key. Stability indicator signals loss as well as extremely rough shifting. Add your complaint? are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. It seems to run slower now for some reason. Not more than 10 minutes after testing the car would not turn on. Fan motor stopped working. Purchased 2014 Dodge Dart from Subaru of cherry hill, NJ dealership 5/2019 @ 44,000mi. Transmission shifts rough. I had recall work done in July to address a PCM software issue regarding oil pressure and mechanical stalls. I bought the car in March and by October when it got cooler outside, it was evident there were some electrical issues related to the uconnect screen blanking out and dash lights flickering while driving or when abs engaged, and engine and battery lights on. It did not turn on the warning light when low pressure was detected. But it doesnt makes sense at to why it wouldnt accelerate compared to at least jerking if that was the case . Then the right front again dropped out after driving for 30-40 minutes. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. This is clearly a safety risk for myself and the car. The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. electrical problems with 2015 dodge dart. My vehicle started off really well. statistics and reliability analysis of Dodge Dart based on all problems reported for the Dart. But for now it-s left where we got stalled out. Dealer tried to reset on 1st trip replaced the unit on 2nd trip. Blower Motor got very loud and needed to be replaced. That next winter the problem came back so I went back to the dealership and this time they replaced the body control module. Had to move the shifter back and forward serval times before it stayed in park had this problem awhile don't think it was ever recalled. Traded car in for something new to get rid of obvious problem car. Finally the vehicle started stalling on us the power steering is out and we had to pull over we thought jumping it would just kick it back on til we got home. 6. press ignition switch to start the vehicle. 2012-2014 Dodge Charger. In the last year I have done another oil consumption and feel just under the threshold of what Chrysler deems "bad enough". For the last 4 months my vehicle shuts off as I'm driving. The dealer said that it was a typical MOPAR failure. The light came on when the car was stationary after sitting for a day. Heater fan went bad. Would never recommend this car to anyone. The last 2 weeks my 2014 Dodge Dart would stall in the morning. It's the next winter and the center console is completely out so I cannot control hazard lights, the turn signals don't make noise, backup camera is out, seat controls don't work, rear defrost never turns on but the front defrost blasts hot air constantly causing fog. 2014 Dodge Dart is great for having if you only want to own it for a few years. my life don't matter huh? They quoted me at $400 dollars for everything that could possibly be wrong (based off this information they have an idea of already what is wrong with the car. Currently the wiper motor is disconnected to prevent wipers from running continuously. Curious how the 2013 Dart compares to other years? When you unlock the car lights wont flash. But they start to drop out beginning with right front consistently after about 30-40 minutes of driving. The first time it happened, we had to have it towed to the dealership. The average failure occurred around 45,000 miles and would cost you more than $500. (except for one or two engine replacements). The transmission now shifts less rough than during the initial malfunction. Bluetooth module replaced because connection failure. Worried about potential repair costs? Total number of problems by model year for Dodge Dart . It hops on the highway and hard starts in the cold. The engine light would come on for many reasons, including bad sensors, bad wiring, faulty gas caps, or ignition coil issues. U connect stopped working-currently frozen in a load mode.. Now the back-up camera malfunctioned and stayed on after driving forward, then the screen went blank for 5 minutes until it rebooted. 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