2013 Dodge Dart reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Dodge Dart — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 408
- 224 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 131 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 7 injuries
What owners report fails — 2013 Dodge Dart
- POWER TRAIN 131
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 54
- ENGINE 51
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 33
- SERVICE BRAKES 21
1 recall on record for the 2013 Dodge Dart
- NHTSA 25V674000 · 2025 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Dodge Dart units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Dodge Dart reliable?
NHTSA has 408 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Dodge Dart and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is power train (131 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Dodge Dart units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Dart?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (131), electrical system (54), engine (51), unknown or other (33). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Dodge Dart?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.