2015 Dodge Dart
Common Problems
Ranked from 231 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine stalling during operation
68complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine randomly stalls while driving, causing loss of power and control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Clutch system malfunction
47complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe clutch master cylinder or clutch cable fails, causing the clutch to drop to the floor and the car to become unresponsive.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V293000, 15V542000, 25V674000
- 3
Transmission shift cable failure
45complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission shift cable fails, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly or fail to stay in park.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V293000, 15V542000, 25V674000
- 4
Unpredictable vehicle movement in park
45complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe vehicle unexpectedly moves when in park, posing a safety risk to the driver and passengers.
Related recalls: 19V293000, 15V542000, 25V674000
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Key cannot be removed from ignition
43complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe key becomes stuck in the ignition, preventing the vehicle from being turned off or started.
Related recall: 16V113000
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Electrical system issues leading to power loss
32complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system intermittently fails, causing loss of power steering, climate control, and other functions.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 16V113000
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Brake system failures leading to loss of control
28complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system malfunctions, causing the car to lose control or not respond properly to braking inputs.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Coolant Leaks
4complaintsHigh severityFuel systemCoolant leaks from the engine, potentially leading to overheating and engine damage.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Electrical system failures leading to complete power loss
3complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system fails, causing the car to lose all power and become inoperable.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 16V113000
- 10
Tire Bulge or Defect
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThere were reports of tires developing bulges without any apparent impact or damage, suggesting a manufacturing defect.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.