IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
21 -28 City / 30 -41 HWY
Horsepower
160 -184
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Annie B
An interesting detail is the cup holders light up at night!
I love my dart. It is great looking and is fun to drive. I have had no mechanical problems either. The sunroof if fun. The few negative things I would say are the ac is not that great and I would have purchased the bigger engine because her pickup is a little slow. I would also have purchased the navigation system.
accountCircle Amy P
The wonderful orange dart.
The only issue with my vehicle is that is rides low to the ground. Here in Michigan we have lots of potholes causing me to have to endure many flat tires. Other then that is rides smooth, has great pick up and great gas mileage. It also is a fun color of orange.
accountCircle shandi n
Good car. Love the leather seats
Good reliable car. Haven't had to repair it yet. I think it will last many more years. A little cramped in the back seat
accountCircle kyle g
I probably get better gas mileage than you like it or not
It's awesome i love everything about my car especially gas mileage
accountCircle Alex T
Great gas mileage, don't have to fill up often.
Great gas mileage I can go about two weeks without filling up, smooth drive, sleek appearance. I absolutely love it.
accountCircle Daniel M
Comfortable, reliable, safe and an overall good car.
My 2013 dodge dart is very reliable and economical. My dodge dart has four cylinder with 180 horsepower.My dodge dart has a 6 speed automatic transmission. My dodge dart has four doors and also has very good safety features and it also has airbags as well. My dodge dart also has flex fuel as well.
accountCircle Madison B
The 2013 Dodge dart: most reliable sports car.
It is a very reliable car with very decent mileage. The driving feels extremely smooth and reminds you why some people actually enjoy driving. It is very comfortable and the interior is attractive as well as the exterior. It offers a digital dashboard which I find very nice.
accountCircle Roger R
Dependable no matter the distance.
I really do love my dodge dart. It lacks the bells and whistles, but it gets me where I want to go. The turbo engine makes long commutes very economical. Driving in town is not bad either. So far, I have put 170000 miles on it. Truth is the transmission complaints. It almost feels like the turbo wants to run fast and it gives me a hard time between first and second gear. There are a number of times I have to hit the breaks leaving my driveway because the car wants to growl. Still, I haven't had any serious issues with the transmission or the engine.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Judith L
It has a very feel to it with the all black interior and light up dash.
The electric was the first thing that went buggy at 50,000 miles. The Bluetooth refuses to connect. I have also encountered a problem with an oil valve seal and burning oil at 75,000 miles. I've also had to replace the rotors and brakes 3 times and almost a 4th in 2 years. As well as 2 times new bearings.
accountCircle Chelsea T
Silver turbo, all wheel drive,
Everything in my car keeps falling apart. Didn’t even have it a year and I had to change out the transmission in almost every single part in the car. I know I have a crack in my windshield that I cannot fix and everything just continues to fall apart.
accountCircle Sam L
Car not worth it, but has some nice features.
I constantly have mechanical problems with this car. Ac barely works, no working Bluetooth. The car always has engine problems, and. Problems running for long periods of time. Other than that, it is a very comfortable car. The heated seats work nice, and so does the heated steering wheel.
accountCircle Taylor C
Not reliable, cheap, mechanical issues.
I was not a fan of this car at all. Cheap feeling, breaks often. Lots of mechanical issues. Not easy for mechanics to work on. Not reliable. Inside is pretty comfortable though, yet small and claustrophobic feeling. I wouldn't recommend this car to anyone especially if you do not have the money to fix it.
accountCircle Crystal Crouse
Gas usage
I own a 2013 Dodge Dart SXT and in my opinion it's the worst car I have ever owned for going through a large amounts of fuel. I feel I am constantly at a gas station. Another major problem is it's low to the ground so you're under flap under the bumper underneath of the front of the car always gets ripped off and also the material that they use to go underneath the car under the motor on the bottom of the car is made of the cheap material and rips and falls off it should be made of steel or hard wearable thick plastic of some sort underneath the car.
accountCircle Meghan H
It's the worst car to ever buy. Don't buy it unless you want a headache everyday
I hate everything about this car. I've had so many problems with it since the day I brought it home. I bought it brand new and it was like buying trash. Would never recommend this car to anyone.
accountCircle Leslie V
Plagued with Transmission Woes
My vehicle started off really well. It was comfortable and it reach high speeds fairly quickly. But after a couple of years, recalls started coming through regarding the transmission and there is on currently. It is plagued with transmission problems. It is not a reliable car and its performance is atrocious. It does have Bluetooth which is nice and it is comfortable for long trips.
accountCircle Megan M
Fiat and Chrysler Dodge Made a Mess
The 1.4L Turbo is too much engine for the car. The transmission skips, critical parts are made of plastic and it's unreliable with performance. I've hated this car since the first year I had it. Tried to claim lemon law and the dealer refused to see my car, admitting to the faulty 'as designed' engine. Replacing it soon.

Dodge Dart Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
160 HP 27-32 MPG 5 Seats
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Aero
160 HP 32 MPG 5 Seats
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SXT
160 HP 27-32 MPG 5 Seats
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Rallye
160 HP 27-32 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
160 HP 27-32 MPG 5 Seats
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GT
184 HP 24-27 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Dodge Dart Owner Reviews

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5 stars 38%
4 stars 30%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 7%
1 star 6%
accountCircle Erik on June 28, 2021
Small quirks, but love my Dart
I just hit 177,000 miles, but aside from brakes, tires and batteries, there have been no repairs. I have no real qualms with the car. The AM/FM portion of the sound system doesn't work, but I mainly use CD player anyway (yes, I'm old). Power window is a little hit and miss, and TPS (and CEL) are both on, but no worries. Eight-plus years of reliability with heavy commuting is hard to beat.
accountCircle Mariah W on June 25, 2021
Expense of the vehicle - dodge dart.
It is very reliable but does need additional maintenance annually. It will always tell if you need something done. One of the downsides is that you have to use a higher end oil with a different type of filter which is relatively more expensive than just a generic brand of filter.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Steven M.

My 2013 Dodge Dart is a nice vehicle for one person. It is a smooth and comfortable ride. I enjoy the touch screen control panel and the interior lighting details. The trunk is deeper that an average sedan which makes it easy for transporting things as needed.

likeFilled Chrissy S.

Love the dart great fuel mileage, comfortable navigation and backup camera leather interior heated seats and steering wheel, great trunk space great let room, beep signal when you put your blinker on and something is in the way of you turning or changing lanes.

likeFilled Michelle H.

Back up camera, navigation system, good gas mileage, touch screen, steering wheel controls, easy handling, takes 3 times of hitting deer before it does any damage, moonroof, trunk access from inside of the car, roomy front area.

likeFilled Hannah H.

I love the back up camera on it... The gas mileage is awesome. It does take E85 so if you are in a pinch you can get gas for a little cheaper. I do not like that mine does not have a sunroof. It is reliable, I have had it for 3 years now and nothing major has happened to it. Easy to change tires.

likeFilled Caitlynn K.

Easy handling, reliable, has extra storage space in passenger seat, gas button to open, automatic windows, Bluetooth, aux, trunk space a lot, nice seats, not expensive to fix, very safe, dark grey, locks itself, 120 mph.

likeFilled Lucy L.

The pros are that is comfortable, easy to clean, and can get up to a high speed in a short amount of time. We are constantly getting compliments on the limited edition color of the car which is a baby/sky blue.

likeFilled Alex B.

The gas mileage is great on this vehicle. It has been very reliable. The interior and exterior design is timeless. The dash screen is large and easy to navigate. Plenty of space in the interior and trunk space is adequate.

likeFilled Robert D.

It's good on gas but it is also very small. Good engine also. I pay more for my oil change cause of the engine. I can use e85 gas as well, but it sometime make my car drive kind of hard as well overall I like the dart it really for a teenager first time driving nice.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Steven M.

Buying a new vehicle that was just released, 2013 was the first year of the Dart, means there are a lot of kinks and bugs. I have had several recalled parts, countless breakdowns, and a complete transmission replacement all before 100,000 miles.

dislikeFilled Chrissy S.

There are no cons it is a good car. The only con I have is that I had to replace the tires for normal wear and tear the other thing is that it only takes synthetic oil so not all oil change places have the synthetic oil or the oil filter that needs to be changed every time you change the oil.

dislikeFilled Michelle H.

Not big enough for multiple passengers or multiple car seats for toddlers/infants. Back up camera glitches quite often, kind of distracting to use the touch screen to adjust the heat/ac controls, touch screen too bright for driving at night because it is huge.

dislikeFilled Hannah H.

No sunroof. The seats are cloth and not leather. There's no heated seats. There's one main air conditioning/heating unit, I want there to be two for driver and passenger. No heated steering wheel. The back seat could be a little more roomy.

dislikeFilled Caitlynn K.

No Bluetooth, standard radio (not touch screen), no backup camera, blind spot lights on mirror non existent, windshield wipers broken, doors lock itself, not automatic, not a lot of gas mileage, 20 mpg.

dislikeFilled Lucy L.

The cons are that the headlights go out at least once every two months and we have to spend $300 for new bulbs. We've had constant issues with the engine and the car stalling. There are times when we go to start the car and it will not start. It feels like a very unreliable vehicle. We never know if it's going to get us where we need to go or not.

dislikeFilled Alex B.

Acceleration is lacking. Some of the interior pieces are plastic and seem to be made of cheap quality materials. The nose of the vehicle seems a little long. The navigation system is outdated. Bluetooth seems to fail to pick up audio content on phone at times.

dislikeFilled Robert D.

Oil change cost to much, to small of a car, the HD headlights keep going out which cost so much money to get fix. It does not have front wheel drive so I get stuck in the winter with snow smh the sits to low to the ground.

Ranks #31 Small Cars by Owners

The 2013 Dodge Dart has an average owner rating of 4.07 out of 5 which ranks it #31 of 39 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #5 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Dodge Dart has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #5 of 38 other Small Cars.

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122 MPG
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48 MPG
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40 MPG

Is The 2013 Dodge Dart A Good Car?

Yes. We've had to fix two semi-major things in the last 6.5 years. Now that it is paid for I hope to drive it at least five more years.
Jeni U.
Yes. Very dependable and cheap to fix. Mine gets great gas mileage and is one of the cars you can still get a manual transmission.
Dave S.
Yes. I really like it. I wish, however, they would have produced this car in a smaller coupe. It would get better gas mileage & it'd be a bit more powerful.
J P.
Yes. Has all the extras included. Love the heated steering wheel and leather heated seats. Winters in Michigan are cold. Drives nice. Ever had any issues.
Patty B.
Yes, zero issues. Low maintenance. Only one recall. Excellent gas mileage. Drives great in the snow.
Kim F.
Yes! It has had a few things break over the years that I feel should have lasted longer or been covered by the full extended warranty I purchased when I bought the vehicle brand new but I love the... Read More
Alyssa M.
Yes it is like driving a dodge challenger. Smooth and the radio screen is just like it. The seats in the back are small but the trunk is huge.
Serena A.
Yes it is a great vehicle. Handles really well. Never really have problems with it. Lots of recalls though.
Jen M.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Dodge Dart?

The dodge dart is currently reliable after having fixed the radiator and spark plug thingy. We bought an extended warranty and could never use it.
Jeni U.
The only problem is the spark plugs and ignition coils fail yearly but it is a cheap and easy fix for most.
Dave S.
Yes. It has been problem free. It does not have any issues. Never has. I do recall there being some like mine which did. But I think it was a different, more powerful engine.
J P.
No problems. Changed the battery and oil changes. New wipers and the things that would be expected to replace after so many miles.
Patty B.
No issues except one recall. I have nothing but regularly scheduled maintenance work done. My dart drives very well.
Kim F.
It has been ok but the engine mounts have broken twice which feels really dangerous and I've never had that happen in cars I've had before. The steering arms and suspension have also had problems from... Read More
Alyssa M.
Yes it is reliable sometimes there is problems with the front hood. Or underneath the car its too low.
Serena A.
It is reliable but there have been lots of recalls out on it. Also the Bluetooth completely stopped working one day and never came back on. It has its issues.
Jen M.

Is The 2013 Dodge Dart A Good Value?

Repairs did seem rather expensive while still making car payments. Now is the time to enjoy not having payments and driving an efficient vehicle.
Jeni U.
Considering the cost of some cars mine is extremely affordable and requires minimal maintenance at low cost usually.
Dave S.
I don't recall the sticker specifically. I believe we gave right at 21k though it took a couple of weeks. It was a good value. We compared it to others with similarities and dodge had more bells &... Read More
J P.
I bought this. At 2 years ago used it was about 12 thousand. Only had 38000 miles and I travel 40 miles a day round trip daily. Pretty good value I guess easy on gas. 32 miles to a gallon.
Patty B.
Darts run starting at around 13,000 dollars. I purchased an upgraded package. Doing this it is as still and excellent deals with discounts and incentives.
Kim F.
I paid about $24,000 with my warranty and a $2,500 discount because it was new in 2013 but I bought it in 2014 when the dealership was trying to get rid of old inventory. It felt a little expensive... Read More
Alyssa M.
$2,000 it was a good value for a used car. I didn't buy it my parents did though. It is a small car for a student.
Serena A.
It was a little under $17,000 when I got it brand new. I think it is a good value. It is hard to find a car that cheap anymore and it has held up well.
Jen M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the cost for a 2013 Dodge Dart 1.4 Turbo valve cover gasket replacement?

Answer: Replacing the turbo valve cover gasket in Your 2013 Dodge Dart 1.4 liter engine is a medium cost task. It will put You out around $220 to $480 in parts alone. If You choose to instead have it replaced by a...

Why is my 2013 Dodge Dart radio not working?

Answer: The 2013 Dodge Dart radio not working causes are loose wire and blown fuse. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle....

What's the u0140 code 2013 Dodge Dart?

Answer: The U1040 code in the 2013 Dodge Dart indicates a fault in the body control module or the BCM of the car. The BCM is responsible for controlling the functions related to the car's body. These functions include...

What's the 2013 Dodge Dart rear axle nut size?

Answer: The rear axle nuts for a 2013 Dodge Dart are going to have a hex size of 32mm. These are slightly smaller than what the front axle nuts will be at 34mm. If You're going to order a new set of nuts You should...

What's the 2013 Dodge Dart lug nut socket size?

Answer: The lug nuts on a 2013 Dodge Dart have a 19-millimeter hex head size. Make sure when You are shopping for replacement lug nuts that You buy ones with M12 X1.25 threads. The dart has A5 by 110-millimeter wheel...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety