2012 Dodge Dart Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2012 Dodge Dart, and owners have filed 1,081 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2012 Dodge Dart
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Floor shift (power train) and automatic transmission (power train)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Remedy: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission…
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Vacuum (service brakes)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 27, 2012 to January 23, 2014 and equipped with either a 2.0L or 2.4L engine. In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for the presence of oil. If no oil is found, the vacuum tube assembly will be replaced. If oil is found, the vacuum pump, vacuum tube…
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Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact…
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Air bags: side/window
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured May 10, 2013, through August 24, 2013 and equipped with the Mopar 13 trim package. In the affected vehicles, the front seat mounted side airbags (SAB) may not have been properly installed into the seat.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SAB installation and re-install them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.…
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Power train
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with a 1.4L MultiAir turbo engine and dual dry clutch transmission. These vehicles may experience an engine stall when the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number…
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Parking brake
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured on November 27, 2012. Some vehicles may have been built with incorrect rear brake calipers, which could result in an inoperable parking brake.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is…
1,081 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Dodge Dart have filed 1,081 complaints with NHTSA; 63 describe a crash and 14 describe a fire. Reports cite 36 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,544 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 273 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated while driving. The contact stated that after the first failure, the vehicle was t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 10, 2024 · Air bags
“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 light”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 4, 2024 · Power train
Compare Dodge Dart model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Dart model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 Dodge Dart | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 Dodge Dart | 6 | 0 |
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 4 | 1 |
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 Dodge Dart | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Dodge Dart | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 Dodge Dart | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 Dodge Dart | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 Dodge Dart | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Dodge Dart | 6 | 1,081 |
| 2013 Dodge Dart | 1 | 284 |
| 2014 Dodge Dart | 4 | 372 |
| 2015 Dodge Dart | 6 | 527 |
| 2016 Dodge Dart | 5 | 258 |
Checking a specific 2012 Dodge Dart
How do I know if my 2012 Dodge Dart has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2012 Dodge Dart; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V124000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.