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2013 Dodge Dart: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Dart years.
1,171 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Dart?The 2013 Dodge Dart has 1171 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2013 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Dart years only. How we score it
Is 2013 a good year for the Dart?
Across the 4 Dart model years we track, complaint volume runs from 257 (2016) to 1,171 (2013). With 1,171 complaints, the 2013 Dart sits above the model's median of 525.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2013 Dart
power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Campaign 25V674000Chrysler (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 owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, with owner experiences ranging from highly positive long-term reliability to severe and recurring mechanical failures.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Dart. See the full Dart owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Dart listings typically run $7,173–$8,594 across 2013 to 2016 model years.
Other Dart model years
Compare every Dart year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Dart against its rivals
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