The 2013 Dart isn’t exactly a lemon, but it may have you spending more time than you’d like at the shop.
Vehicle has 1,239 complaints on NHTSA, and nearly half of them point to issues with the powertrain.
In 2022, driver reported that her car was stalling out in cold weather, nearly a decade after the recall.
Drivers report that when pressing the brakes, they’re getting a lot of resistance as if the power brakes aren’t kicking in.
The complaints range from exterior lights to dashboards malfunctions and flashing warning lights.
There has been no investigation for fidgety electronics, nor has there been a recall.
With KBB prices going up to $12,000, it's probably best to opt for 2014, with fewer recalls and NHTSA complaints.
The 2013 Dart isn't a bad buy if you don't mind doing some repairs on it.
If you're after a reliable everyday compact, the 2013 Dart simply gives you too much to worry about.