Issue ID | 1012020 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10544323 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DART |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 24/08/13 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Transmission service light came on and traveled another 15 miles before transmission disconnected from engine while in drive gear. Vehicle towed to nearest dodge dealer who determined that a module mounted on the side of the transmission was defective. Part installed 5 days later. Vehicle taken for quality check and vehicle stopped during ride and transmission light came on again. Dealer dropped transmission pan and found broken parts. Parts ordered and installed 5 days later. Vehicle taken for another check ride and light came on again. Tech service indicated that transmission computer was defective and another 5 days before part would be available. Dealer send email describing that part was not available for 6 more weeks. By this coming monday, vehicle will have been in the shop for 26 days. Dodge customer care states they are restrained from installing a new transmission and dealer will continue to attempt all repairs. Dodge solution is unsatisfactory. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10914 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AMES, IA |
VIN pattern | 1C3CDFCH2DDXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 73 |
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