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2013 Dodge Dart Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 287 total for the year
Median mileage
93,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Dodge Dart, 2% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“It was dark outside and I started my car, but the head lamps didn't come on even though they were in the automatic setting. I tried to turn the knob to manually turn the lights on, but that wouldn't work. I turned the car off and then restarted it, but had the same issue. I tried to turn my bright lights on, but they wouldn't come on either. I was then stranded in a dark parking lot, unable to drive my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11300667, filed 2020-01, 93,000 miles

“The interior lights, trunk lights and cigarette lighter stopped working. The windshield wipers started sticking in the on position and then got to where they just would not shut off. I took the car to the dealership where they changed the bcm module for nearly 600.00 only to find it was not the problem. I do not have answers but see numerous complaints related to 2013 Dodge DART windshield wipers not turning off and people paying upwards of 1000.00 to try to remedy the issue. This should not be our responsibility. The issue is present whenever the car is on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11306293, filed 2020-01, 120,000 miles

“1)Headlights. I have had issues with my headlights since day one. They are so dull I upgraded the bulbs with the brightest LED bulbs available which did not help my legs did not get any brighter, I've had my headlights adjusted four different times which still did not help. I drive with my brights on anytime I have to drive at night and I still can hardly see anything on the road. It is not my eyes that are bad because multiple people have said the same thing and no one can tell me why my lights are so dime. …”

NHTSA complaint #11572225, filed 2024-02

“In 2013 I bought a new Dodge Dart Limited from a Dodge dealer. I bought the car in March and by October when it got cooler outside, it was evident there were some electrical issues related to the Uconnect screen blanking out and dash lights flickering while driving or when ABS engaged, and engine and battery lights on. The whole car seemed like it was resetting as everything electrical flickered and turned off and then on again. I took the car back to the dealership while it was under warranty at least 3 times to no avail. …”

NHTSA complaint #11444682, filed 2021-12

“I'm writing to you because I'm changing my high low to head light every 2 months or so . I just change my driver side yesterday and its already burnt out . Is there and electrical issue ?”

NHTSA complaint #11299059, filed 2020-01

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201652%
2015143%
201451%
201362%
2012121%

Other parts of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Transmission and drivetrain
160 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsEngine
51 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Dodge Dart

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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