2012 Dodge Dart power train problems
454 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Dodge Dart — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled a gasoline odor on the interior of the vehicle, after which several unknown warning lights on the instrument panel started flickering. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the…”
filed Mar 4, 2024
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into drive or reverse with a message stating that the gear was not available. The service transmission…”
filed Feb 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmissionCampaign 19V293000 · Apr 11, 2019
- Affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM)…Campaign 15V542000 · Aug 25, 2015
- These vehicles may experience an engine stall when the temperature is 20 degrees…Campaign 13V238000 · Jun 4, 2013
Related service bulletins
Clutch Pedal Operation X62 Extended Warranty This bulletin involves the replacement of the hydraulic clutch master cylinder and reservoir hose. Some customers may experience a reduction in clutch pedal stroke.
06-001-16 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2016
Power Train problems in other Dart years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dart | 75 | 30% |
| 2015 Dart | 170 | 33% |
| 2014 Dart | 129 | 35% |
| 2013 Dart | 146 | 54% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Dart
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.