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 (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Safety risk
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.
Safety risk
Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.
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.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Dart Aero vehicles manufactured August 24, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a premium instrument cluster and Lowline Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light may not illuminate when low tire pressure is detected. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire pressure monitoring systems."
Safety risk
A malfunctioning TPMS light will not notify an owner of an improperly inflated tire. An improperly inflated tire may experience a complete loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the vehicles from a lowline TPMS to a highline TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P76.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Power train
212
67,850 mi
Engine
153
45,000 mi
Electrical system
131
53,000 mi
Unknown or other
113
55,000 mi
Service brakes
66
54,000 mi
Steering
37
48,888 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
28
40,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
26
50,445 mi
Air bags
25
44,125 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
24
57,000 mi
Wheels
20
13,000 mi
Exterior lighting
15
30,000 mi
Suspension
13
10,000 mi
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
8
110,000 mi
Structure: body
7
22,000 mi
Seat belts
6
44,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
4
140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
4
50,000 mi
Tires
4
27,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
4
50,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)
3
125,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings
2
—
Electrical system: ignition
2
115,000 mi
Equipment
2
—
Seats
2
9,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
70,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
1
59,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
1
37,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
1
37,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut
1
—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
1
74,000 mi
Tires: sidewall
1
28,540 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
60,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
1
14,000 mi
The 2014 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2016 model has 2 times 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.