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2013 Dodge Dart repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 223 repairs.
2013 Dodge Dart engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (86%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Dodge Dart
Engine not specified
| 27280 mi | check engine light on, ESC light on, ignition coil 2 circuit cylinder 3 misfire check wires to coil all OK check plug OK car was returned |
| 43000 mi US $300 |
unknown |
| 27000 mi | CEL with code: P0299. Took car to dealer and was informed that turbo needs replacement |
2013 Dodge Dart 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 45900 mi US $140 |
P0299 code and check engine light on. Dealer replaced turbocharger. Light came on again after 150 miles, problem wasn't fixed. |
| 46300 mi | Adjusted wastegate to eliminate P0299 code. |
| 13000 mi | While driving and giving full throttle, there was a loud clang and engine went into "limp-home-mode" and was unable to go above 3,000 rpm in any gear except first gear. Dealer replaced entire turbo. |
| 19600 mi US $20 |
Oil catch can was not working properly and dumping oil into the turbo charger, resulting in unstable throttle and oil burning smell |
| 30200 mi | Bad engine miss at 60mph. Check engine light came on. Dealer discovered a misfire incident in #3 cylinder. This engine has always been jerky under load but not this bad. Check engine light shut itself off after several restarts. |
| 4400 mi | Engine sludgy and surgy. Bad turbo tuning. Engine surging and has flat spots in the power band during boost. |
| 27500 mi | Misfire on cylinder #2, coil bad. Delivery for new coil over 3 weeks!? Car still at dealer multiple states away. Dodge corporate not helping (warranty does not cover shipping of car). Part can be overnighted if we order it ourselves. |
| 41000 mi US $70 |
Bad coil pack after 44,000 miles. |
| 13900 mi | Under hard acceleration the engine was lagging. It was not turbo lag, as I own three other turbo charged engines and know what turbo lag was. It was an ignition problem that was fixed with a reprogramming of the engine computer. |
| 21000 mi | The car was in the shop once for this problem, but under hard acceleration the car would hesitate and lag. The engine computer was flashed and it now runs way smoother. |
| 35000 mi | Under hard acceleration, the car tends to hesitate. This is not turbo lag, but a hesitation from the push of the accelerator pedal to the engine. I was experiencing hesitation (not turbo lag), and the dealer reported to me that Chrysler is aware of this problem. It happens between 2000 and 3000 rpm, and the engine will hesitate under throttle. There is no current fix at this time. |
| 55000 mi US $35 |
Ignition coil D (cylinder 4) failed. Took to my local dealer and they would not work on it, as ignition systems are not covered under powertrain warranty. |
| 64700 mi US $42 |
Ignition coil failure. Replaced coil and problem was resolved. |
| 29700 mi | P0299 code thrown on trip. Turbo replaced under warranty. |
| 41000 mi US $65 |
Oil Leak |
| 40000 mi | Turbocharger controls adjusted. (Dealer also replaced air filter and charged for this.) Resolved extreme turbo lag/unpredictable acceleration issues. |
| 45000 mi US $18 |
Replaced spark plugs. Discovered original plugs were in decent shape but terribly mis-gapped. This resolved problems I have had with hesitation and sag/surge since the car was acquired. I got it second-hand, but less than three years old, so I suspect but cannot confirm that the factory put mis-gapped plugs in; but it may be a prior-owner goof. |
| 50200 mi | Occasionally, the cruise control stops working and the car has no boost pressure. Turning the car off and on again fixes it. Oil collecting in plug well #1 (closest to passenger side). |
| 69500 mi | Check engine light coming on while driving |
| 38000 mi | Technical Service Bulletin #18-020-15, PCM reflash to correct poor low speed engine throttle response and uneven acceleration under moderate or heavy throttle. It did the trick. Car is night and day better to drive. |
2013 Dodge Dart 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 8300 mi US $91 |
PCM/BOM flash updates to correct potential stall and to address turbo performance. |
| 6820 mi | Check engine light on for cylinder misfire |
| 5200 mi | Oil cooler had a leak. |
| 8060 mi | Dealer replaced both purge valve solenoids under warranty Required a diagnostic visit and a return visit after the ordered parts had arrived |
| 20460 mi | Check engine light ON. Front shutter grill was disconnected/malfunctioning. Replaced the left grill. |
| 57660 mi C $964 |
Timing belt replacement |
| 118000 mi US $1900 |
Burnt exhaust valve require cylinder head r&r |
2013 Dodge Dart 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2500 mi | Bad coil for the third time in 2 months. In process of a lemon case. |
| 5000 mi | Turned in car under the lemon law (ignition coils). Dropped off at dealer and the manufacturer sent me back my money. |
2013 Dodge Dart 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39300 mi US $96 |
Oil pressure sensor replaced |
| 26000 mi US $120 |
An intermittent oil pressure switch set off a warning message light. |
| 2000 mi | Thermostat housing had minor leak. Took about 5-6 days to get the part in and put in the new one. In the meantime, I was driving a 300, so that compensated. Thermostat housing? 2,000 miles? Yes. But I still am happy we bought the car. |
| 30700 mi | Oxygen sensor replaced |
| Driveability flash, also included a remote start cold weather update. I was notified of the TSB while getting splash guards installed and took about 15 minutes to complete. |
| 30500 mi | Active grille shutter failure leading to CEL, cooling fan control module failure, and power drain when vehicle off discharging battery. Ultimately battery, fan module, and grille shutters replaced. |
| 17000 mi | Engine light staying on. engine light staying on due to gas cap not tight enough. must be 2-3 clicks |
| 22000 mi | Engine Coolant Leak |
| 5000 mi | Catastrophic engine failure. Unresolved to date, with crate engine "back ordered". In the shop for over 40 days with no repair. |
2013 Dodge Dart 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 30300 mi | At 5500 miles I had a bolt break loose from the water pump, and cause extensive damage to the cam shaft and crank shaft. It was in the shop for 10 days as parts were not readily available. This vehicle had no get up and go. Basic lag. I could floor the gas pedal and it was totally unresponsive. Brought it to dealer and they updated the software at 19,000 miles. It has been better since. |
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