2013 Dodge Dart: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
1,167 NHTSA owner complaints · 1 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Owner complaints: 1,167 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 89.77
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
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 shift out of park(P) soon after the vehicle was started. The gear shifter eventually shifted out of park(P) after severa…
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.
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message “Service Transmission” was displayed, and the gear shifter became stuck, and…
Recalls: 1 campaigns
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 25V674000 | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | Chrysler (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. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a compact car of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 30 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,600
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Power Train516 complaints · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair (7.0 h labour + parts)$1,290–$4,040
- Service Brakes286 complaints · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles (3.0 h labour + parts)$580–$1,140
- Electrical System184 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
- Engine173 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220
- Unknown Or Other116 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Air Bags70 complaints · typical job: Airbag module, clockspring or sensor replacement (2.5 h labour + parts)$600–$1,700
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FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Dodge Dart?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Power Train (516 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2013 Dodge Dart a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 47/100, computed from 1,167 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2013 Dodge Dart's most common problem?
516 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2013 Dodge Dart sit in the Power Train group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is transmission service or clutch-pack repair: about 7.0 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $1,290–$4,040 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2013 Dodge Dart cost to run per year?
About $6,655 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $33,278 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2013 Dodge Dart have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for the 2013 Dodge Dart, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 09/10/2025. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Compare with
Other compacts of about the same age.
What will a 2013 Dodge Dart really cost YOU per year?
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
Open the true-cost calculatorData sources
Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Strong evidence — 1,167 complaints, 1 recalls on record
- 1167 NHTSA complaints on record (89.8/yr of exposure) — worse than a typical year of this model (39.1/yr)
- 1 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems