CarComplaints.com Notes: The first year of the new Dodge Dart had a rough start, with owners reporting a disproportionate number of engine and transmission problems.
For transmission, the main complaints are transmission failure & rough shifting. So far, average mileage for transmission failure is 25,000 miles. Not good.
For engine problems, it usually starts with the engine light coming on for any number of reasons: bad sensors, ignition coil replacement, bad wiring, faulty gas cap ... dealers are replacing various components with varying degrees of success, or telling owners they can't duplicate the issue.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
On a trip to visit my mother. Car simply died. No check engine light.
Had it towed to Dodge dealer (Roseville Chrysler Jeep Dodge)
Cost estimate: $8500. Car value: $8500
Had it towed to transmission shop.
Cost estimate: $6500 Back ordered until September.
Every single mechanic said this has a Frankenstein transmission.
This is a disposable car. Shame on you Dodge!!!!
- dagnabbit, Denver, US