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2013 Dodge

Dart

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Dodge Dart: best and worst years
2013 Dodge Dart (photo 1 of 3)

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PhotoNiranjan ArminiusCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
184
Power to weight
0.057 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.56
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,400EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
336 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
184 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,243 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
1,150
Reported injuries
36
Theft rate
0.8 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN31%
  • SERVICE BRAKES16%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • ENGINE11%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
  • AIR BAGS4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,629 total.

Dodge Dart: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ25002opened Jun 30, 2025POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD:RETAINING FASTENERS/HARDWARE

    Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures

  • PE15024opened Jun 18, 2015SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

    Brake Power Assist Failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

119 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Aug 16, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. B

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

  • Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100653

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

  • Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100645

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.

  • Aug 14, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. A

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

  • Aug 13, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates

  • Aug 29, 2024ENGINE09-018-24

    "2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block."

  • Jul 24, 2024STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-24

    "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or pre-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle,

  • Sep 20, 2023EQUIPMENT9100229

    LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

  • and 111 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.