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Dodge's Dart Hits It's Target
darius07, 05/07/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2013 Dodge Dart SXT for $16,500. Considering all it's features, I found it to be a tremendous value that competitors would be hard-pressed to beat, especially domestic makers. The car is agile, very responsive, solid, and offers a very smooth and pleasant ride. Dodge's compact has now returned to it's sleek aerodynamic roots, offering a bit of flare and enough customization options to make it more personal. Expected features like power windows and locks were very welcome on this vehicle, and unexpected amenities like an auto dimming rear mirror and illuminated cup holders were a pleasant surprise which made it more a value altogether. Definitely a great first car.
Dodge Dart SXT Honest Review
Andy, 06/08/2017
updated 12/08/2017
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this car back in 2016 with 6,600 miles and it now has 17,500. I have had no problems with the car besides one small flaw. It seems whenever the weather changes drastically the wiring glitches. A couple of times my airbag lights would come on only to turn off after a few minutes of driving. This only happened when the weather shifted over night. I live in Chicago and this is my daily driver. I had no problems in the rain or snow. I have also driven this car on plenty of road trips between 100-300 miles trips, not once an issue. I do not know what people are saying about noise or shaking around 70mph because I had to issues and my average highway speed is 90. Highest I went was 96 and still no issues. I routinely inspect my car and change the oil myself every 3,000 miles. It seems to me people do not know how to properly maintain their vehicles. The MPG is great, on highways I would record the mpg on trips. I easily hit between 31-34 mpg on trips which is great, about $25-30 to fill from E. My Dart is an automatic with no touchscreen. A very basic SXT, but I do not need anything else. No complaints on the driving, the acceleration may feel lagged but it is a 4 cylinder small sedan. That's what you are buying, not a rt charger. It gets me from point A to point B. The brakes are very well, numerous times I would have to brake and the ABS kicked in and stopped pretty fast. I've had some people complain about the back seats not having a lot of room, but most of my passengers are 6+ ft so I would expect that in a small little sedan. I am 6'02 and I have no problem with the room, easily an average sized male can fit into this car. My suggestion is test drive the car, if you like it then buy it. When I was looking for a car I had no intentions of buying this car until I sat in the driver seat. Instantly I wanted it. If you have doubts then do not buy it. You buy a car that you like and are happy with. Buying a car is always a chance. There is problems with every company and every car they make, not one is perfect. So far im liking my purchase, if anything for some reason does happen I will sure update this ASAP Update: Still no problems, the traction control light would come on and I took it in and there was a recall with a vacuum hose that actually ended up being the problem. Cost me nothing and was fixed within an hour.
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Why the Dart is underrated
dartman4, 06/29/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
42 of 45 people found this review helpful
The Dodge Dart is a highly underrated new car. I own an SXT 1.4 Turbo manual six speed. At 7,000 miles it has had NO glitches. The power, which most reviewers seem to complain about, is awesome considering it's mileage averages. Yes, it's heavy. That's why it's comfortable on highways and longer trips - UNLIKE some of the lightweight competition which brag about better zero to 60 times. What are we? Kids on a playground at recess? Third grade? Actually, a lot of people DO drive like they are in third grade, so I guess it makes sense. Compared to literal HORROR STORIES like those told by Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ owners - my Dart is a DREAM COME TRUE . Come on people.
2013 Dodge Dart Limited w/Turbo and 6Auto Stick
lildbld, 09/13/2014
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
Purchased July19th, 2014 (yes, was new and "lost" on the inventory at dealership). Had 100 miles on odometer, at 500 miles, transmission would not engage in turning lane, hobbled home, Tow #1(reflashed ECU). At 1100 miles, transmission would not engage and could not back out of garage, Tow #2, (replaced shifting pistons/actuator assembly). At 1655, transmission would not engage after stopping for coffee, Tow #3(found corroded ground terminals). At 1950, trans would not engage, Tow #4 (now replacing transmission). California has Lemon Law, I am using it...too bad. So towed 4 times before first car payment!
What a car!
burdman660, 09/28/2012
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
I've only had the car a week but I'm so impressed. For the money, you can't beat it. Its sexy inside and out. I love driving it. The 1.4 L turbo is awesome. I have the dual clutch auto and it makes the drive really fun. Get the uconnect 8.4" display. It's really intuitive and makes the car fun and comfortable. The ride and handling is great, the gas mileage and power is great. My only regret is not having the power seats with lumbar adjustment. Other than that, it's amazing. LED tail lamps, projector head lamps, upscale interior, 17" rims, awesome power and milage... buy the car, It will shatter your perception of compacts. This is a daily driver that makes the ride exciting.
Good car for a Good price
jbrown33, 02/03/2015
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
39 of 43 people found this review helpful
This was my first brand new car and I must say I am rather pleased at how it has held up in the past year. I read so many bad reviews about this car but i must say i have very little to no issues and i've put the poor thing through the ringer in the past year adding 45000km. I lived in northern mb for my first winter with the car and was a little concerned about how it would hold up in -40C weather but it did great. I never had trouble starting it. The only issue i had was hose claps kept cracking in the cold causing me to leak coolant, which resulted in my engine over heating but that's about it. I love the way the car drives and handles it has such a solid feel to it, not cheap or rattly
Sold 3 years ago at 198,000 miles. Still great !!
Christopher Caswell, 01/01/2016
updated 07/12/2021
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2013 in July of 2012 and have driven it every day for five and 1/2 years. I love the sytling, handling, acceleation and the way it's layed out inside with instrumentation. It handles well and, with it's exceptional response and acceleration, it's kept me safe and gotten me out of some near accident experiences. All I've had to do is replace tires and change oil. I certainly love the large screen for the garmin and sound system. I also love the race track tail lighting. It's been an extremely car ! ccc
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Lemon-DO NOT BUY
da101670, 06/17/2014
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Car bought Dec. 2013- 13k miles..This car has been 1 problem after the other from 3 recalls to 3 times in the shop due to the service transmission and engine light comes up. The first time the dealer couldn't duplicate the issue.. I drove for a few weeks second time it happened again they had to replace one of the electrical panels. Then the third incident I was on the highway in traffic the car wouldn't move. I had to shut it down and inch my way off to the side to get a towed to dealer and now they have no clue since they cant "duplicate" the issue. Chrysler must be waiting for a serious law suit because I am not the only one with the issue.. just cant wait until my lease is up!
Almost Perfect!
bikenut11, 04/14/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
This is the second 2013 Dart I've owned as the first one was totaled in an accident at 2000 miles. (other drivers fault 100%). My new dart is just past 2000 miles now. Obviously I really liked the car - enough to buy the exact same model, trim and color twice. Both cars had/have zero issues at all. You absolutely cannot beat the value for your money in the economy class. This car is FUN to drive and packed full of features in a very good looking body. The 1.4L turbo has typical spool lag as all turbos do, but the performance in light of the fuel economy is a fantastic balance. It's a sporty ECONOMY car, remember that and you'll be happy.
Rallye 1.4 turbo
helilog, 02/05/2014
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
After 22,000 miles I have had zero maintenance or quality issues, only oil changes (which are $60 due to synthetic oil requirement). Plenty of power with a nice throaty exhaust note and a 33 mpg overall average. Forty mpg is routine at 65 mph. The magazine writers who whine about turbo lag with this engine are describing gear/rpm/speed situations no sane driver would use, such as 1500 rpm/4th gear/30 mph. Use 3rd gear at that speed (2000 rpm) and enjoy snappy response. This car is a nice combination of comfort, economy, power and sporty handling.
Looks can be deceiving..
austiepoo, 04/09/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have the 2.0 autostick Rallye edition. The styling is awesome, I have the black with the carbon grey wheels. It is definitely an eye catcher. The interior is very nice with the red accents in the seats and on the doors. The 8.4 uconnect is amazing and I LOVE having a back up camera because I am a terrible parallel parker! I can't complain about the gas mileage, I am not a conscious driver and like to speed every where I go and I average 22.5 mpg. However I was able to average 43.5 on a trip from Charleston, SC to Charlotte, NC which is about 200 miles. Acceleration from a stop is SLOOOWWW, but that is expected with the 2.0 engine. Over all I love my Dart! You will too!
2013 Dodge Dart Ralleye 1.4l Turbo Auto Trans
dleininger, 09/17/2012
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
58 of 68 people found this review helpful
It was painful for me, but I had to trade in my 2011 Dodge Charger R/T AWD for something with better mpg's and a lower monthly payment. I knew the Dart's just came out, and I liked the idea of staying with a Dodge. After some research online I knew I had to have the Ralleye trim. The exterior looks on the Ralleye trim are what sets it apart from the limited. I opted for the $1300 1.4l turbo motor and another $1100 for the auto transmission. I'm glad I did because this turbo is FUN to drive! Obviously my Charger had more power, but this Dart is a fun and stylish alternative to a Honda Civic, or Toyota Corolla, etc. The seats are nice and bolstered too, which I really like, very sporty.
My new 2013 Dart
jclark2012, 10/11/2012
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I purchased my new Dodge Dart about a month ago. This car is so much fun to drive !! Its sporty but yet has a lot of interior room. The interior is very user friendly . I love the looks of the exterior of the car also. Runs great and gets exceptional gas mileage. I am getting around 42 miles a gallon!! Excellent buy , I love this car !!!!!!
Great car with few cons
mmcentire, 05/26/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have the lowest end car available that I picked up at a great price in January 2013. The design work on the car looks great inside and out. The interior is nicer than you would expect from a base model. The dashboard was designed for the nicer electronic touch-screen interface, which my car does not have, but the manual system looks nice and functions well. It has a roomy interior with adequate cargo, although smaller than expected. The car has a sporty feel while driving (especially with a 6 speed manual), but it does not reach advertised mpg, and can be somewhat difficult to shift smoothly at first. It cruises smoothly on the freeway and handles well better than similar sedans.
Sporty economical comfort
rogeo, 05/05/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
I've read lots of reviews and can't understand why the 2.0 liter never gets covered much. I like this engine. It's reasonably powerful, consistent and very smooth. The 6 speed manual is great and worth the learning curve if you've never driven a standard before plus you'll go farher on a tank. It will also require less maintenance. I plan to keep this car for awhile and appreciate that I won't have the hassle of having to eventually get a timing belt replaced. Some reviewers complain about the seats not being comfortable. I consider myself of average build and find the support and comfort great with really good lower back support. They also look good. Highly recommended!
Dodge hits the mark!
azrollo, 04/06/2013
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for a month and love everything about it. Interior is beautiful and very nice for the price class it is in. I am averaging 38.2 miles per gallon (calculated manually)driving mostly hwy at 72 mph. I am very pleased with the vehicle and hope it lasts.
Great first car
William DeVoe, 05/13/2016
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Beautifully amazing car. This was my first car and not only is it a smooth ride but in also has amazing gas mileage with up to 41 mpg on the highway and 31 in the city.
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Want a crappy car? Then this is the vehicle for yo
Justin Gregerson, 01/12/2019
2013 Dodge Dart SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have the manual transmission, 2.0L. I’m not exaggerating when I say.. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. IS. A. LEMON. The clutch WILL break and say in the floor and your car WILL NOT be able to move whatsoever (without a tow truck.) It costs anywhere from 1.8k to 2.5k dollars to get it fixed. The clutch kit is manufactured very poorly. There’s been a class action lawsuit for it, settled by Chrysler.. kinda?? A customer satisfaction program, that is no longer in effect? I don’t know.. but I couldn’t get my car fixed I know that. It’s crazy. It should have been recalled. It can cause very serious safety issues. You could be going 70mph down the highway and BOOM your car breaks, smoke everywhere and you have to pull off the road and get a tow truck. Luckily for me I was just leaving a stop sign and it happened. But I assure you, if you get this car, this WILL happen. Even if it’s been fixed, because guess what! It’s a Dodge only part, there are NO aftermarket parts for some reason (kinda fishy,) and you HAVE to put the same part that broke because it was poorly manufactured BACK IN YOUR CAR! It’s the same part, just new and not broken.. yet. But again. It will break. Don’t get this car!
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tedman2, 11/15/2014
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I got 61,000 haven't had a single problem with it bought new February 2013 had 6 months off of work so I really piled on the miles work construction like have the seats fold down for the menards trip and to carry my tools awesome gas mileage comfortable to drive knock on wood I read a lot of bad reviews so I don't know If it is the people or the car I'll keep my fingers crossed for another 60,000
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sydney, 12/09/2015
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
My brother bought the car in 2013. He gave it to me for the past year. within the past year and a half no it's had 3 transmission problems. the electronic screen has blacked out multiple times. the breaks make a weird chugging noise. and now there's ANOTHER recall on the breaks. the had been 3 recalls in the past 5 months. the people at dodge are extremely disrespectful. they over priced this car that keeps having the same issue over and over again. the only good thing I have notice is it's very good on gas. but it's not reliable enough to go on a trip because something always happens.
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2013 Dodge Dart Ralleye 1.4l Turbo, 6 Spd Manual
tndodgeboy, 02/07/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love this car. Very smooth on the road and fun to drive. The mpg is the best. The 1.4 Turbo is very quick for it size. I have everything on my Dart except for leather seats and a sunroof, witch I do not like anyway. I really love the support I get from the seats. This is a very sporty car. I also like the fact that you don't have to change the timing belt until 150000 miles. Dodge really worked in a lot of details in the new Dart. Nice dash, nav system & backup camera and oh yeah, the RaceTac lights. Gota have them.... Good job Dodge!!!
Should have done more research before buying
grandma51, 07/08/2014
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased my car on June 7th, on June 30th with only 1400 miles driven the car began to misfire in the #2 cylinder and check engine light was on. Took car back to the dealer, it took a week for Chrysler to tell them to change a spark plug. Changed the spark plug and the car was still misfiring. Now they are waiting for a new fuel injector. They really have no idea what is wrong with the car. When the car works properly it does get good gas mileage. Love the collision avoidance system, the easy to read touch screen, and clear back-up camera. But I am afraid after reading all the problems other owners have had this car will only be a problem.
Brand New Lemon
stacysmoon, 01/22/2014
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
At first this vehicle was easy on the eyes with an affordable Ralley appearance package. It was before I made my first payment that things started to decline. Initially, my tires were losing pressure quickly and then the front passenger tire blew on my way home from work. There are a lot of electronic issues with gas gage, dimmers, and lights. At 6100 miles engine malfunction indicator came on, defrosters/heaters stopped working, and engine overheated in -8 weather. Dealership states faulty thermostat and flush needed. I'm not sure what else to expect in the future for my brand new car.
Nothing but problems
Nick M, 10/25/2016
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've had to replace the a/c condenser, radiator, I've gone through 3 batteries, the alternator just quit out on me, the shifter cable broke a week ago. I've had to tow this thing 3-4 times. I've owned the vehicle since January 2014. 2.5+ years, I've put 55k miles on it and it has been nothing but problems. The engine cover that is underneath constantly gets stuck on things and needs replacement. I'm about to have to replace it for the 2nd time. The engine shakes constantly. It has real trouble switching gears. The electrical issues are enormous. I know 2 other people that own the same model and constantly have issues with it. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!
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Great car
dartman2, 09/14/2012
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
24 of 31 people found this review helpful
I have owned my new Dart a little over two months and so far I am very pleased with it. The Dart won out over the focus and cruse because I liked the interior far more. It is simple staightforward, uncluttered and very comfortable. I have the rallye with the 1.4 litre turbo w/manual and I am averaging around 32 to 35 mpg depending on how much city driving I do. The ony complaint I have is that first gear could be taller because you only get rolling and need to shift. Also sometimes there is an annoying little rattle in the floating island bizel...but I am very picky so this may not be noticeable by everyone. Overall I am very happy with the car and glad I bought it!
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olsenancy@gmail.com, 11/01/2015
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Buying new, my 2013 Dodge Dart is a great looking great gas mileage car, however, there is no resale valve, a/c problem with moisture in car, dealer says they made the part small for better mpg , well I get very close to 40 highway if it was 1or2 less I wouldn't care if the a/c worked good... they have changed for 2015 knowing there was a problem, I tryied working with dealer from the second day I owned and I would of lost 10k in one day.. that is crazy .... now after paying 24k new it is worth 9k .... it is a garage kept car, always clean and detailed. 26k for mileage.... the 6 speed auto shift is very it shifts when it wants... it is not smooth at all... I would never rebuy this car any any of the line up check Edmond FIAT DODGE JEEP made 5 of the top 15 autos NOT TO BUY this year.... I got screwed...I love the car but the problems are terrible.... as I need a/c when I ask what happens when I go to California,,, they said don't go a/c will not keep you cool.. other than computer problems the dealer says needs to be flashed.... I love the car... I can't even sell mine for 14k and have had it ad for 2 years now. reline with lots of nice things...
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1.4ltr Fire MultiAir Intercooled Turbo Rallye 6speed DCT auto
arrrggghhhh, 05/10/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
This car is packed with everything you could ever want... Its very quick and great handling... born from and Alpha Romeo Giulietta. sharing a lengthed and widened chassis, suspension and engine. to make up for the extra 120 pounds over the Alpha it has more hp and torque. 1 billion dollars went into designing this car and it shows big time...We have the 1.4l intercooled turbo, 16valve, vvt with 6speed DCT auto transmission with auto stick. This car will not dissappoint!!! this car has 100,000 different variations upon ordering and then after that Dodge offers a full book of all kinds of accessories and add on's from suspension to racing strips.
Devil Dart
Jamccoy, 11/11/2018
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I'll only speak on my car, worst car I've ever purchased. Repair after repair. Must have fallen off the truck 3 batteries and two radios un 5 years plus numerous other things
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dodgeowner44, 03/02/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2013 Dart just over 2 months now and have had to take it back to the dealership 8 times for temperature sensor problems with the engine. No fix available. Dealership, Tyson Motors in Shorewood,IL, will no longer document the check engine light re-setting in their computer system. Outside air temp 24 degrees out when check engine light came on this 8th time. Again, only taking it in now once per week to re-set the fault code otherwise it would be daily occurrence given the colder temperatures in Chicago.
Wholly unsafe vehicle.
Derek Schwartz, 09/17/2015
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is another example of an "American" (owned by Italians, Fiat) company putting out a substandard product that should not be on the market. I own a 2013, Dodge Dart Rallye 1.4l, manual transmission. The hydraulic system for the clutch has failed not once, not twice but three times and the vehicle barely has 37000 miles!!! The second time we were traveling through the Smokey mountains, thankfully we were able to coast to the next exit and get the vehicle working again. When I say that this vehicle has endangered the lives of my family, it is no exaggeration. As you can read in any of the other posts, this vehicle is plagued with an assortment of other issues. (P.S. The vehicle is still sitting at the dealership for the third instance of the clutch going out). Vehicle aside, Chrysler customer service is run by what seems to be children who have no grasp on the real issues that their customers are experiencing. The second time this happened I was in the middle of moving to a new base and was unable to retrieve the vehicle for sometime. This was of no import to the people of Chrysler Case management, I had to request two different case managers due to their unwillingness to return phone calls. Finally after sitting at a dealership in Tennessee for 2 months they returned my vehicle, less than a week after I received it, the clutch failed again! All beware who buy this vehicle, it is not economical, and it is certainly not safe!
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I just got it. 1.4L turbo
kendaddy, 02/21/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a nice car, and the lease they have now is great. I got the 1.4L turbo. It is a little sluggish of the line, but has plenty of power. I've been averaging 33-34mpg in it. I got the automatic. It takes some getting use to, but is fun to drive once you get the hang of it. I have no idea really about Reliability, I have 300 miles on it.
It's a computer/laptop on wheels
Lori, 12/09/2016
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
I had no idea how computerized this car would be. I have a 2013 turbo and I have had to replace the voice module 2x, transmission module 1x and a couple others. I have to take in my car to the dealership roughly twice a year for a system update. Again, it's a computer on wheels. When any modules go out, it's as if you are on the blue screen of death. It scares me to drive it out of town so I have been renting cars for over a year now at least once a month, but I also rent because I have put on 82,000 miles on my car. The computer aspect, very unsettling. One more downside, if you are tall or a larger individual or plan to use it to drive 4 teens or adults, I hope you are going only a short distance because you are going to be cramped. The trunk space fits groceries. On the positive, with the exception to everything said prior, I love this car! There is a short lag but once you get past that, you are gone. I love the sound of it when I turn it on and drive it but then, I'm a gal that has owned a '69 Camaro and '69 Chevelle so I like my cars to be heard. My car is a limited edition and it has everything you can imagine. Would I buy it again? It is more computer than machine so I would have to say no. When anything computerized goes out, you are stuck wherever it decided to stop which means you are at its mercy. I need something I can depend and rely on. This isn't that car. There have been many electrical problems. Don't buy it unless if you are comfortable driving a computer/laptop on wheels.
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Great Car With Lots of Versatility
scdjng, 07/11/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Dart SXT 1.4L turbo 6 speed manual in the beginning of January and have put almost 13,000 miles on it. I do lots of driving for work and the car does great on the open road. The worst gas mileage I got on a trip was 35 mpg, and that was with below zero temperatures and and a strong head wind. The car may not be as quick as some of the competition, but is perfectly adequate. I have taken my family of five (three grown adults, one teenager and myself) on short trips and it has proven to be very roomy with little complains.
Worst car I have owned
Cameron, 03/27/2015
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car I have ever owned. It has been in the shop more than I have driven it. At a year and a half old the turbo had to be replaced. At two years old it would get stuck in first gear and would stall out ten seconds after starting it. This car is unreliable. It is good on gas, looks nice, drives nice, and is a comfy ride. However those do nothing for me if the car will not run. All the while having 30,000 miles or less on it.
My Rally review
Murray, 05/06/2016
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2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought the Dart sxt (rally) immediately after it became available in the fall of 2012. It came with most of the features that I wanted, such as Bluetooth, satellite radio, remote start and fog lights. It has the Rally trim, which included the red exterior with black accents, along with the black/red interior striping. The car looks very sharp and its fun to drive. It came with the 2.0 tigershark engine and the automatic transmission, which work very well together. It has served me very well for over 4 years with no major mechanical problems. 11/06/16..update.. The car is still fun to drive but has developed some quirks that I am trying to understand. The security system has a glitch that will cause the doors to lock and the horn to sound while just sitting in my driveway. I had to disconnect the battery a while back in order to stop the horn from blowing. The key fob was not able to silence the alarm. After replacing the battery in BOTH key fobs the problem appeared to be resolved, but the doors will still occasionally lock for no apparent reason.
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Do NOT Buy A Dart!!!
bamatoya, 08/29/2014
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Omg... This car turned out to be my worst nightmare. I purchased it on July 31, 2013, brand new, and it seems like as soon as I pulled off the lot, it went downhill from there. In April, I ended up having to get the alternator and a belt replaced. It locked up while I was driving, not to mention the fact that I was just about to get on the interstate for a trip. After that, I experience a burning smell for weeks. Ended up having to have the oil pan replaced. Now, here in August, my car won't crank. It keeps dying on me and one minute, it seems like the battery, the next someone is saying it's the alternator. I'm waiting for the verdict from the dealer now. In the meantime, don't buy Dodge!!
Second one and still problems
tsilvia, 05/27/2014
2013 Dodge Dart SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I got my dart when they first came out and loved it until at 911 miles all lights came on and the engine stopped. Took in to dealer they had it for 2 weeks and then told me they couldn't fix it didn't know what was the problem with it. So they reordered me another Dart which took over 10 weeks to get. In rental car all this time. Wow finely got my other new Dart. Keep in garage for the winter now I have it back out on the road was doing good up to 6000 miles.Then when the tranny got heated up and would shift it would raz the engine up to high RPM's and thump really bad and not want to pull very well. So you guessed it back in the shop again. This is really bad in second and fourth gear.
rallye w 1.4 turbo 6 spd manual
the_wolf, 11/07/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
To get a vehicle with better gas mileage, I traded my jeep JK with 57 k miles for it. A little over a year later, I wished I had not done so. ItÂs a fun almost sporty little car to drive and the fuel economy is great. The review would be much more positive except that when the car needed repairs the parts always seemed on backorder. So much so that in the last sixteen months I have been in rental cars of and on for over three months of it. For an economy car, when it runs, itÂs roomy exciting to drive and just plain fun, however even with my jeep getting half the mileage it was more reliable and in hindsight well worth the extra expense of the gas.
Do you like pain and misery? Then buy a 2013 Dart!
RoKo, 04/28/2022
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
"Never buy a first year model". I should have heeded those words but suddenly found myself needing a new car in the summer of 2013 when my trusty 11 year old Neon was totaled by a hit and run driver. First the pros: coolest tail lights ever on a modern car. The entire width of the racetrack style lamps lit up at night, Overall the exterior looked fresh and exciting. Mine had the Rallye trim level which meant it included the snazzy red and black interior that looked really stylish and sporty. I found the seats to be comfy and held me in place nicely. The interior ergonomics were good overall. The engine, while not the most powerful (2.0 liter), was perfectly adequate, good on gas, and quite reliable... about the only reliable thing on the car. Now the cons. Are you sitting down? This will take a while. -the right side sun visor gave up the ghost one day and fell off. I was in the car when it happened. Very odd thing to witness. You'd think it was an easy thing to reattach, such was not the case and it never happened. This was the first thing to go wrong, and while a little thing, it was like a door opening to a world of misery soon to follow. -the trunk lid liked to pop open at totally random times. Lots of fun when travelling on the highway, or when you come out of a store only to find the trunk open and practically inviting anyone to reach in and take whatever they want. It got to a point where I had to put things in the backseat instead as that was more secure. -the license plate light went out. If only it was a burnt out bulb. The problem had to be traced to a certain wire and it was an expensive thing to fix ($575) as the car was practically stuffed with wires. -the security alarm like to sound itself at totally random times too. I recall a particularly interesting time when a cop pulled me over because it seemed I had stolen the car, when it was just the alarm saying hello to the world. I calmly explained the situation and he was completely understanding and sympathetic. -the clutch gave out at 55,000 kms (34,000 miles). I've been driving stick shifts for years and never ever had that happen to me before. -the front right power window motor had to be replaced twice. -the paint on the hood started bubbling and the metal underneath rusting when the car was just three years old. There was a recall for this, but Dodge did everything in their power to not honor it for me. -aside from routine maintenance items (oil filters, spark plugs, etc.), almost every other part was always on backorder at the dealership -and this was while the car was in production and mine was still under warranty. There were a few occasions where I had to rent a car because the dealership couldn't fix mine in a reasonable amount of time. Seeing as those were not my fault at all, I suggested they comp me at least in part for the rentals. Flat out no from them. In fact, I recall one occasion when I needed one of my hyper-black wheels replaced. I was told it would take a couple days. After which, I was told another week. Then after three weeks, they said nobody has hyper-black wheels. This was in 2015. They then offered to replace all my extra-cost wheels for the basic silver style at no cost and acted like they were doing me a huge favor. Keep in mind, I had a rental car, actually a Jeep Wrangler, for nearly a month and that bill was pretty high. I realized two things: loyalty towards a dealership is not rewarded at all, and that I should have bought a Wrangler instead of the Dart but I didn't know any better at the time. -it had low profile tires that were so delicate, one winter I had to replace 6 tires! I've had it with 'rubber-band' tires as they cannot stand anything other than glass-smooth roads, and around here, uneven surfaces and potholes are the norm. Nothing less than 55 series from now on. -the check engine light came on a lot and just as often would turn itself off. A bit disconcerting to say the least. -the strangest thing to go wrong with the car were the windshield wipers. It's not that they stopped working. Quite the opposite. The couldn't be turned off. As soon as you turned the key in the ignition, they started and wouldn't stop until you turned off the car. I thought it would be a simple fix, like changing the fuse. But here's the scoop -there was no fuse! I was informed by a few places (dealerships and independent garages) that the windshield wiper stalk would have to be replaced, which meant the entire steering column had to be taken apart to get to the necessary area of concern. I was quoted on average of about $1500 for that. But it didn't stop there, that would have been too easy! I was also told that most likely the PCM would have to be replaced too. So add another $500 to the bill. All told, with tax, I was looking at over two grand to fix something which never should have broke in the first place. I told them to forget it and continued to drive for the next year and a half with the wipers constantly going. Embarrassing? Absolutely! But I had had enough of feeding that money pit. -the key fobs were a nightmare and had to be replaced several times when it was clear new batteries did nothing. Am I the only one who misses proper metal keys? They have one job and do it well, and they never break. -the suspension was noisy from the start. Rattling, squeaking, even grinding sounds would occur. -but the final straw was on one very cold night in February when I was about to head home. I went to open the door and the door handle came off in my hand. And that it happened so easily, as if nothing was holding it in place. I tried the passenger side next. Guess what happened! Thankfully I had the car unlocked and very gingerly tried one of the rear doors. It did not break, but I did not enjoy having to climb over the front seat while trying to avoid accidentally assaulting myself on the gearshift. The next day I traded in the car for something else. The funny thing is, that day the weather forecast was wet snow and wouldn't you know it, that was the day the wipers finally died. What a harrowing experience that was! The used-car dealership was a half hour drive away (on a good day). It took me nearly 2 hours to get there as I did not dare take the highway and drove on side streets instead where traffic was light and I could pull over every minute or two to wipe the windshield with my arm. I figured if I had the car towed to the used car dealership, I would get even less money than the pittance we agreed upon. I had this car for seven painful years and accumulated a grand total of only 83,000 kms, (about 52,000 miles). I was so happy to get rid of it and wonder why I punished myself for so long with this vehicular nightmare. All told, with all its problems, it needed about $5000 worth of repairs just to bring it back to normal. I got $2000 for it as a trade-in, which might seem a little low, but considered myself lucky to get anything at all. If I wasn't in a situation then where I needed the money, I would have gladly set it on fire and shot it off a cliff. There were many other problems with the car, but these are the ones I remember most vividly. I'm not kidding when I say this car has had more -and weirder- problems in less than half the time and mileage than my five previous cars combined. To this day, whenever I see a Dart on the roads, I feel a festering ball of nausea in the pit of my stomach. That's how much that horrible car affected me.
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Dont do it
Kathleen, 05/01/2017
updated 11/03/2017
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
My late husband bought this car for me on February 26th 2013 . In the beginning I was taking it in a lot for minor things to the recalls . But every time I got it back the check engine light would come on. I have replaced the tires twice, both headlights and now it only has 40,000 miles on it and the engine has been replaced took them 72 days to replace it. Also had to take it back twice after the engine replacement to get the turbo hose changed and for them to reconnect the AC. And now they have had it again for 4 weeks to replace a hose. From the engine replacement to this hose issue has all been in less than 6 months. Update. I'm still having issues with this car. Now my turbo is acting up
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Battery replacement
S F Samie, 04/01/2015
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
We purchased the 2013 Dodge dart Lmtd brand new in Dec 2012. Since then we have had two issues with the battery and only recently had to have the entire battery replaced. The Dodge dealership confirmed that it was an internal problem with the battery! Has anyone else had these issues? The car has completed about 26K miles.
not a compact
michaeldart, 09/06/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
First, this is not a compact car. It has more or similar interior room and trunk space as the Honda Accord coupe and the Chevy Malibu. It is a midsized car at a compact car price and with compact car fuel mileage. I almost bought a Focus, but the Dart was better equipped and had more space. The Focus just cannot accommodate adults on a long trip, the Dart can. Anyone who says the Focus interior is superior to the Dart's is blind. I own the SE with the manual, cruise control, and Uconnect. The build quality was excellent, no bad panel gaps, paint, everything worked. I have had it for 10 months, 2 long trips, 9,000 miles, and only oil and filter changes.
Bad car
Eugenia Darlingtina Afari, 07/19/2018
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought the car last year July and as we speak it’s at the mechanic.this is the 7th time going to the mechanic because the TRANSMISSION is bad bad bad bad. I Hate the car
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Best ecobox for under 20k!
fire_hawk3, 03/20/2013
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have the Rallye trim with the 1.4L MultiAir and a standard transmission. The styling is amazing and everyday I see it, it puts a smile on my face. The interior further enhances that smile. The exhaust sound is beautiful and turns some heads. While the engine does suffer some lag, once the turbo spools, it gets going! Everything seems solid and sturdy. The Uconnect system is one of the bests! And the best thing about this car: the MPG. Glorious 41 MPGs on highway!
Even if it caught fire
Joyce, 10/11/2018
2013 Dodge Dart SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love this car!! Yes, it did catch fire after a faulty oil change, I lived without it for about 4 months while being repaired, driving everything from a Kia Soul, to Jeep Cherokees, Ford Fiestas and a few other mini cars. But when I got Didi back, I was so happy. She is still going strong with 70,000 miles on it. This car is so under rated and I'm so sad that Dodge isnt making these cars anymore. It drives well in the snow, (living in New England we get a lot of it) whether it be a blizzard or just a light coating. Handles well in heavy rain and of course on a sunny day, it hugs the corners well. We managed to stuff my daughters oversized bean bag chair into the trunk and dragged it to her college. I recently moved and Didi did her part by fitting sporting equipment, china and furniture into her confines. If and i do mean IF Didi shall pass to the junk yard of the sky, I wish I could buy another one because its a great car for the money!
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2013 Dodge Dart Ralleye 1.4l Turbo, 6 Spd Manual
marysdart, 11/29/2012
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just completed the first 1000 miles with no problems. Fast, great looking in the Citrus Peel Pearl and black crome wheels and the now standard Racetrack LED taillamps in the Ralleye. Love the tuned dula exhaust. The trbo climes the PA hills with no problems with power to spare and the 38 MPG is great. Lots of fun for a good price. Dodge has a winner. marysdart
Good things come in small packages
walternmoss, 12/20/2013
updated 06/20/2016
2013 Dodge Dart Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is a joy to drive. The interior is amazingly comfortable and comes loaded with great tech. Performance is pretty good and overall the driving experience very fun. We have the 2.4 Liter engine with the 6 speed automatic transmission and feel like, for a practical commuter car, it's pretty zippy. After driving this car for two years I still thoroughly enjoy it. When I drive other cars (rentals, family cars, etc.) I find myself missing the little things on the Dart. For example, when you turn the engine off, there's a minute long delay when you can continue to listen to music, operate the windows, etc. That's a really nice touch. Everything just makes sense and is convenient. I feel like they spent a lot of time thinking about driver convenience...they even have a pen clip in the glove box! I love my Dart.
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Love my '13 Aero-Still
stubb1, 09/09/2014
updated 03/10/2017
2013 Dodge Dart SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my Aero since December 2013. I test drove almost everything in the class but settled on the Aero manual 6 spd 1.4L turbo based on price, options and fuel economy. This car is fun to drive, handles great, and gets better than advertised mileage. I have almost 20,000 on the car now and have taken it on several long road trips. The seats are comfy, the power is great even on the highway, and it is a real treat to drive on mountain roads. I can't understand the C rating here. For the last week I have also been driving a 2014 Corolla S and I can't stand it. The Dart has more pickup, better mileage and handling, and more room. All for about 4k less. Update: I now have about 50k on the odometer and have done everything from city driving to long road trips. I got a recall notice from Dodge to replace the clutch master cylinder due to some internal part problem affecting the 2014 model. I did experience this and will have the work done. But other than that the car is still a thrill to drive, gets great highway mileage, usually about 42-43 by dash monitor, which has been +/- 0.5 mpg compared to fuel and miles calculations so generally reliable. I've gotten as high as 46 mpg between LA and San Diego on a drive with no traffic. The car remains a pleasure to drive. The handling and braking are confident and the acceleration on the road with the turbo is both fun and useful. The gearing and the small displacement means you won't be winning any quarter mile races as a start from dead stop is slow, but at speeds when you need power it really shines and literally leaps when you hit the accelerator or downshift. I have rented many cars in the last year that would be considered competitors such as corolla, elantra, sentra. When in those, I wish I was back in my Dart. The Dart seating is more comfortable, the driving experience is much more sporty and satisfying. Update2: Getting the master cylinder replace put a lot more response into the transmission. It took a while to get it in and by the time the issue was showing up. Completely repaired by the recall. Tires needed replacing and I put some quality all-season Kumho Ecsta 4XII tires on and that made the handling in tight turns even better. I have kept up with scheduled maintenance such as spark plug replacement, etc. My son now has the car at college, and when I visit, I use the car and want it back. My regular car is a Charger, so saying I miss a small displacement ralley car is significant.
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Thanks to the 2013 Dart Aero I will never buy another Dodge
winphreak, 02/23/2015
2013 Dodge Dart SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Had to have TCM reprogrammed and replaced several times, transaxle seal replaced, transmission valve body replaced. Still have issues with the transmission. Currently, reverse does not work and the car can barely go over 40 mph. The car has been at the dealer more than 5 times now for transmission problems. I wish I never bought this death trap. Starting a lemon law claim with Chrysler. Hopefully they offer a 100% buy back like I've seen a few other customers report.
Well Worth It
Robert, 05/07/2020
2013 Dodge Dart SXT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
PROs - Has a sportsy kind of look - Impressively fuel efficient. I range from 6.6 L/100 KM (15.2 KM per L) in the summer to 7.5 L/100 km (13.3 KM per L) in the winter. - Reasonably reliable. At 115k kms, have only needed 1 repair replacing coolant reservoir. - Altogether, good bang for the buck CONS - Not overly good for winter. Frequently come across times in the winter when windows are too frozen to go down and gas lock doesn't feel like opening. - Power unfavourably low. Using 100 km/hr highways cost more gas per km than city streets because with low power it has to work harder to maintain that speed. 80km/hr highways only uses about 5L/100KM though. Altogether, if I could go back and rechoose whether to buy it, I would still buy it.
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