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2012 Dodge Dart Suspension Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
1%of 1,081 total for the year
Median mileage
27,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Dodge Dart, 1% of the 1,081 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall at approximately 35000 miles I began to notice a squeak in my front end when I would go over speed bumps. Now, it has progressed to a loud thump when I go over bumps or turn my wheel to the right. It feels like the shocks/struts are worn out.”

NHTSA complaint #10838833, filed 2016-02, 35,000 miles

“Dodge DART 2013 on august 2015 after the first flood in clarendon county by the clarendon landfield there was a deep hold in the pavement that wasn't notable because it was after 8:30 pm vehicle sustained damage to the front tires struts or shocks, been making a sound whenever turning the tires every since that incident took place. I've tried several times to contact the county but got no response. I was always put on hold for an hour or more so I just stop trying. I was driving at the time of the incident on a highway near the clarendon county landfield. …”

NHTSA complaint #11032296, filed 2017-10, 56,300 miles

“I have had my 2013 Dodge DART only 2 years and am so frustrated with the purchase. It has been in the shop several times with multiple issues. Just yesterday I had to put it in the the shop to have the navigation system fixed. The dealership stated there was not a problem that I needed to subscribe to the navigation service. Are they kidding me, I called chrysler and they said it was a faulty unit, due to the fact it goes completely out with a white screen and it just does not work. The check engine light comes on constantly, the engine is running rough. …”

NHTSA complaint #10892772, filed 2016-08, 20,000 miles

“Car sounds like struts and shocks are already going out. Car lunges forward sometimes when stopped. It changes rom auto transmission to manual transmission on its own which causes the car to stall service people just look at you like your a idiot when you complain about issues and the loud popping noise is horrible.”

NHTSA complaint #10724528, filed 2015-06, 12,500 miles

“Cv joints making noise when turning. Reported when under warranty, but was told it was the cold. Radio and blue tooth went out, mileage at the time 40,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11255570, filed 2019-09, 40,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201662%
2015143%
2014113%
201331%
201291%

Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Dart

Transmission and drivetrain
454 complaints
Brakes
281 complaints
Electrical system
175 complaints
Engine
163 complaints
Other or unknown
105 complaints
Air bags
68 complaints
Vehicle speed control
41 complaints
Steering
37 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
36 complaints
Electronic stability control
29 complaints
Wheels
25 complaints
Tires
23 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Dart

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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