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2012 Dodge Dart engine problems

163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Dodge Dart15% of all complaints for this model year.

163
Engine complaints
15%
share of all complaints
40,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
4 / 7
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and RPM's decreased briefly before returning to normal functionality. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure with the HVAC system. The…

    filed Jul 18, 2023

  • The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and loss motive power with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle is not drivable. The vehicle was not…

    filed Jul 13, 2021

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466…

    9003694 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 15, 2017
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Engine problems in other Dart years

YearReportsShare
2016 Dart6627%
2015 Dart14127%
2014 Dart10328%
2013 Dart5119%
Dart engine problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.