Model year

2013 Dodge Dart

NHTSA lists 1 recall and 286 complaints for the 2013 Dodge Dart (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (150), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (56), ENGINE (51). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

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Recalls

25V674000 · Oct 9, 2025

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.

Complaints

286 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

POWER TRAIN150
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM56
ENGINE51
UNKNOWN OR OTHER35
SERVICE BRAKES23
VISIBILITY/WIPER20
AIR BAGS19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15
SEAT BELTS11
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)9

Investigations

Investigations in the NHTSA file (2). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
Action	Subject	Opened	Closed
PE15024	Brake Power Assist Failure · SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST	Jun 18, 2015	Dec 9, 2015
RQ25002	Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT; POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER…	Jun 30, 2025	Dec 12, 2025

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-star variants matched to this model year (1). Rollover possibility is the API's published figure, shown as recorded.
Variant	Overall	Front	Side	Pole	Rollover	Photo
4 DR FWD	5	5	5	5	4 · possibility 0.107	NHTSA photo

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
Configuration	Fuel	City	Hwy	Comb	kWh/100 mi	Range	Annual fuel cost
Dart · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27	38	31	—	—	$2,650
Dart · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	25	35	29	—	—	$2,300
Dart · 2L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	24	33	27	—	—	$2,500
Dart · 1.4L · Automatic (AM6) · Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	27	36	30	—	—	$2,750
Dart Aero · 1.4L · Automatic (AM6) · Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	28	38	32	—	—	$2,550
Dart Aero · 1.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive	Premium Gasoline	28	39	32	—	—	$2,550
Dart · 2L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline · FFV	24	33	27	—	—	$2,500
Dart · 2.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	23	33	26	—	—	$2,600
Dart · 2.4L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	21	30	24	—	—	$2,800

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