Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
298,439
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-09
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.
Safety risk
A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
298,439
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-11
Owners notified
2019-09-05
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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 side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.
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.
Safety risk
Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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 assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R63.
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
23,564
Reported to NHTSA
2015-08-25
Owners notified
2016-01-15
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer 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 Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
2
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Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
2
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Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
2
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Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
1
44,000 mi
Electrical system: software
1
3,103 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock
1
59,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
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Power train: clutch assembly
1
112,687 mi
Seats
1
6,000 mi
Traction control system
1
22,000 mi
Visibility
1
21,383 mi
Wheels: rim
1
7,000 mi
The 2013 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2015 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.