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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10144900Feb 27, 2015Cold Temperature Squeak/Creak Noise While Turning The Steering Wheel This bulletin involves applying Nye® lubricant to the front strut mounts. Customer may describe a creak or…
- 10139697Aug 16, 2014Right Rear Spring Shifted In Upper Isolator And Possible Clunk Noise This bulletin involves verifying the customer?s symptom/condition and if necessary, replacing the rear…
- 10062982Aug 16, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10139647Apr 18, 2014Flash: Steering Wheel Vibration At Highway Speeds On Smooth Road This bulletin involves road testing and updating the software in the Electric Power Steering (EPS). If required…
- 10136463Nov 21, 2012Clicking And/Or Crunching Noise From Rear Springs This bulletin involves inspecting the right rear spring and if necessary replace. Clicking and/or crunching noise from rear…
- 10128925Nov 21, 2012Clicking And/Or Crunching Noise From Rear Springs This bulletin involves inspecting the right rear spring and if necessary replace. Clicking and/or crunching noise from rear…
- 10062979Nov 21, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Dart
454 complaintsBrakes
281 complaintsElectrical system
175 complaintsEngine
163 complaintsOther or unknown
105 complaintsAir bags
68 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
36 complaintsElectronic stability control
29 complaintsWheels
25 complaintsTires
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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