How common are electrical problems on the 2013 Dodge Dart?

NHTSA lists 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Dart, which is 21% of the 282 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Dart electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2013 Dodge Dart.

At what mileage do these electrical issues usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 88,166 miles.

Did any electrical complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Dart, with 0 fires reported.

Is the 2013 Dart's electrical complaint rate worse than other Dart years?

The 21% share for 2013 is close to other model years in this dataset, which range from 17% in 2012 to 23% in 2015.

2013 Dodge Dart Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Dodge Dart, 21% of its 282 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed for this component. The median mileage at failure was 88,166 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 59; 21% of 282
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 88,166 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Windshield wipers turn on by themselves and will not shut off, sometimes engaging after a turn signal is used, forcing the driver to kill the ignition to stop them.
Power window switches fail or windows get stuck mid-travel, with some owners tracing it to faulty soldering inside the switch even after replacing the motor and switch.
Transmission shift cable disconnects or slips off its mount, causing the car to start in the wrong gear or lose the ability to shift out of park.
Automatic headlights fail to turn on at night and cannot be activated manually, leaving the driver without lights while parked or driving.
Dashboard warning lights, including check engine and tire pressure lights, illuminate and then randomly turn off with no fault found during diagnosis.
Keyless entry or key fob issues cause the vehicle to intermittently fail to start even after the dealer replaces the fob and reprograms the computer.

When 2013 Dodge Dart electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 7, 2019, latest Sep 15, 2026.

59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2020 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Dodge Dart

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Dart model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2012181 (17%)
201359 (21%)
201476 (20%)
2015123 (23%)
201652 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2013 Dodge Dart?: NHTSA lists 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Dart, which is 21% of the 282 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Dodge Dart electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2013 Dodge Dart.
At what mileage do these electrical issues usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 88,166 miles.
Did any electrical complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the 59 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Dart, with 0 fires reported.
Is the 2013 Dart's electrical complaint rate worse than other Dart years?: The 21% share for 2013 is close to other model years in this dataset, which range from 17% in 2012 to 23% in 2015.