I bought my 2015 Dodge Dart GT 8 years ago as my first car and I still love it! It was actually totaled by insurance not too long ago but I loved it so much that I decided to buy it back from insurance and fix it!
I loved most of the video, I just wished you showed all the thousands of dart reviews from 2018-2022 that have had them since new that haven’t had issues and are at 150,000-200,000 plus miles. Seems like people love to show the negative (which all cars have) but never the positive. Because this car especially the engine and trans you drove is a very VERY reliable car. Recalls means every issue on the car was fixed and they didn’t leave owners to have to spend thousands on repairs. The rav 4 and Camry have reported transmission issues and failure recalls as well!
I own a 2013 dodge dart and by far the most reliable car i ever owned. This car never went to the garage beside for maintenance, like brakes, suspension, oil change and small stuff like that. Never done any of the recall and it still runs like a brand new car. Might be the fact that i've put only 58k miles on it but still i wont get rid of this car anytime soon.
I just bought a 2013 dart limited that is identical to the one driven in this video (although mine has a manual) and I gotta say, these things are awesome cars. The amount of features that this thing has for the price is amazing. I get heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, a digital gauge cluster, plenty of storage, great gas mileage from a great sounding turbocharged engine, and a really fun ride. Of course it has problems but I really love the dart. I feel that the dart could've sold better had dodge not rushed it into production. With its styling and features the dart definitely could've done well in the market.
I always wanted one of these, specifically in Aero trim, I loved the exterior styling and loved the interior as well, It was the first car I ever saw with a digital gauge in it. They are getting hard to find now though, I feel they discontinued it too soon, it deserved a refresh and update, it could have been a great seller if they would have stuck with it.
Cool video on one of my favorite cars I've ever driven. I remember wanting one one I first saw them announced, and later on, when I finally got my hands on one, I did not regret my decision one bit. I'm still driving my 2014 manual transmission Dart GT. It's got over 217,000 miles on it, and it's STILL going strong. She may not be the fastest, but she still looks great, is still nimble, reliable, and in her own way, fun to drive. I also can't help but be spoiled by all the stuff the GT model came with (leather interior, heated seats, sun roof, Alpine sound system, sport tuned suspension, 18 inch wheels, etc): it's the first time I ever had a "fully packaged" car, and it's made me not want to settle for less when I eventually have to get a new car. Hell, I'm hoping to still hold onto this one even when I do get a new car, and just keep working on it so I can still take it for rides... especially since it's probably going to be the last manual car I'll ever get to drive. *grumbles*
My dodge dart 2013 year has reached 240k miles in 2024 no leaks or major issues besides eletrical but runs fine never left me stranded besides with a flat tire
I still have my 2015 Dart GT 6-Speed Manual and still love driving it. The first car I ever drove was a 1965 Dodge dart. So, I can actually say the first car I ever drove was a Dart and the last car I ever drove was a Dart. The only problems I had is the clutch pedal return spring broke, and I'm on my 3rd left rear wheel bearing.
Honestly, I would argue that it didn’t fail. What failed was sedans, coupes, and even hatchbacks to some extent, as they are becoming less acceptable by most buyers. I guess if the nameplate of Dart failed at anything it was in not being a cute-ute or small SUV.
You hit the nail with the hammer as most consumers wanted SUVs as both interest rates & gasoline were both rather inexpensive for many years at the time. I have a 2014 Dodge Dart SXT & I love it with no major issues!
Have owned 3 of these and would still have all 3 but one tangled with hitting two deer @ one time @ 2AMish in the morning - deer died and so did my 2013 Dodge Dart. I currently own a 2015 SW w/2.0-6-speed manual and a 2014 Dodge Dart GT w/ 2.4 - 6 speed manual. The only real true issues with the Dart is crappy over priced/over rated 1.4 turbo - avoid like the plague it is. Otherwise the main issue/root cause issues with the Dart is the lack of promotion/marketing by Mopar and after that is that it is far to practical, logical, & sensible for majority of the USA. People today are just not happy if they do not spend @ least $60,000+ on any vehicle as well as not having a minimal of 84 months of payments that are more than house payments/rent. In addition to these are far to good on gas and then how would folks complain about the price of gas? Let's not forget being able to spend @ least $150+/month for insurance? It is not criticially important to have a 4X4 of some kind - even though more and more do not have a clue how turn on their 4X4 drive as they think it is automatic and be sure to be driving around in anything in the winter with practically bald tires too - works out really well... The final issue with the Dart and cars in general as it relates to GM, Mopar, & FORD is not enough over the top markup on them as how could these companies support over paying their executives & the CEOs? Anyone get the sarcasim? The Dart helps to provide proof of what an instructor in Marketing on the last day of class told all of us in the last few minutes of class that day to long ago..... "When marketing products/services to the general public always keep in mind that people are stupid and lazy by nature". Buy one of these w/2.0 or 2.4 w/manual 6-speed and they will go several hundred thousand miles if maintained which is another issue many folks have is maintenance of any vehicle today - refer back to my quote from college marketing instructor for reference if needed. These cars and many cars in general fit the category of purchasing for need not want. To many folks today purchase for need of want ; then way over buy and put themselves in to much debt/expense and complain about going "check to check". Look in a mirror for why? The Dart should still be around in Generation 2 w.manual transmission but again - to many idiots are to dang lazy and dumb to comprehend how to properly drive a manual which is why manuals are a minority and becoming more so. Driving a manual involves more focus on driving and less focus on social media learning about the techniques utilized by Ashton Kutcher to pick his nose.
Thanks, AlphaShark, as I personally found your video regarding the 2013 to 2016 Dodge Dart both very informative and refreshing! You are a blessing for sure. Jake's car looks great also!
Great video! I bough my 2014 Dodge Dart Limited, 2.4L 6 speed automat 2 years ago. It has 108K miles and I absolutely love it! I wish I would have bought it when it was new. 8 months ago it started not recognizing it was in park (it was) and it took many times to turn off and a few months later, wouldn’t start. My repair shop and the dealer said it needed a new shift assembly and NO new shift assemblies available until possibly December 2023. Tried a used one, it wouldn’t come out of park. Anyway they did an electrical bypass found on the internet, and it’s good to go. Other problem, I keep getting “Park Light Out” warning and all lights are working. Still trying to find solution. Anyway, despite this problems I absolutely LOVE my Dart! It’s handles great, fun to drive, has a ton of options and I love the body style. Thanks for your video. I loved the ending! God bless you! 👍🏻🙏🏼😁
Thanks for your review on the trials & tribulations of the Dodge Dart 2013 to 2016 model years! I own a 2014 Dodge Dart SXT with the 2.4 Liter MultiAir Tigershark engine. I have thoroughly enjoyed my Dodge Dart as It has been a very reliable & in my opinion a very well engineered car indeed! I enjoyed your video on the 2013 to 2016 Dodge Dart story as it was pretty much what happened from its premature 2012 promotional marketing, i.e. 6 apeed transmission over a 9 speed decision change to get the Dart out the sales gate quicker, etc.! Thanks, AlphaShark, and keep up the good work.
I had an awful experience with my 2015 Dodge dart aero, it was my first car so I took immense care in taking care of my car. The transmission would cease up out of nowhere and it would ask me to shift from park to reverse and nothing would happen, I had an awful few experiences where I was stuck in rush hour traffic with the transmission just giving up on me, the dealership claimed that it is the manufacturing defect as the clutch plate gets hot and ceases when youre in stop and go traffic or even a small drive through line up. I had taken my car to few dealerships to see if anything can be done and nothing was helpful. I am glad Dodge discontinued this hunk of metal, yes the gas mileage and torque was all great but it only takes one to bring it all down. Im a proud honda owner now :)
Bought my son a new 2016 Dart with a 6 speed manual for$14,500. Great car, zero problems! He plans to pass it to my granddaughter in a few years as her first car.
My brother in law bought the Dart Rallye new in 2013. It is now my sister in law's car and I am tasked with taking care of it. The car has 58k miles on it. The car has been well maintained. This car has always had a very rough ride compared to my 2012 Kia Optima. The suspension feels like it is directly connected to the ground. You feel every small crack in the road right through the seats and up your back. Overall the car is far less 'refined' than it's competitors.
I love my Dart 2013 manual transmission, few problems but worth it. I love my car. She’s beautiful she’s fast. She’s sleek and she’s perfect and she’s still going. I’ve been very blessed.
Awesome video I liked the funny action scenes the best. Sometimes you have to ask what were they thinking, when they designed some of these vehicles? Keep up the great work!!!! God bless you and your family!!!
For me, this is the first video I have watched of yours for months - not because your videos are bad or anything, but because I've been enormously busy, and this video finally got my attention. I owned a 73 Swinger (Dart) and it was a really cool car, kind of a grandma car but it had that big car feel and even with all the issues it had, it always started and drove - it had a 318 with a dying battery that somehow never failed. I should have bought the nice Duster sitting next to it with the slant six and started up right away plus was 400 dollars, but I have some fond memories of the lime green Swinger. I thought this video was about all the Darts through history but you gave an excellent intro about the older Darts and did a great job on the modern Dart. Thanks!
The only real problem I had with my 2013 dart was one time i went to park and moved the stick to P and let off the brakes and started rolling forward-- it got completely stuck in drive LMAO I could only cut the engine but couldnt take the key all the way out bc it was stuck, so i had to emergency brake it and lock it with a spare key and have it towed the next day.
The Dodge dart also came as a manual The turbo version was terrible, but the 2.0 and 2.4 didn’t really have a lot of engine problems for the manual version, but most people don’t know how to drive manual
I think you should do both. Reviews and the history of a vehicle from the first year to the end of a production run. I really enjoy your videos. Psalm 63:1-4
Bro I love the information. Super great at explaining things and providing great information. And love the comedy. 👍 first time seeing one of your vids and you just earned another sub.
My son bought a 2013 Dart Aero package with 5-speed manual transmission. We loved the car for the 2 years we owned it. Smooth ride, comfortable seats, good handling, and 42 mpg hwy ! Zero problems over 30 k miles. Moved to N/E Ohio and traded it for a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4x4 because of the harsh winters. By the way, the Mitsubishi was an awesome bargain as well !
I really liked the Dart and fully intended on buying one, but while shopping around, I ended up buying a Chrysler 200S instead. I would have kept my 200, but I sold it to buy my Challenger, haha. Great video!
I bought my Wife 2016 200C AWD great car 9-Speed is nice with V-6 engine (great in snow). She loves the car never had car with remote start and heated seats and steering wheel.
@@michaelriebandt6754 Mine was a 2015 with the 2.4l Tigershark engine. Basically fully loaded (only missing adaptive cruise control and a sunroom). I sold it to my brother and it's at about 175k miles and still going strong.
I have a 2016 SXT w/208000 miles on it. I love it. I wish Chrysler had tried to be competitive with it. Had they progressed the design it could have been very successful !!
I have a 2013 Dart and my wife has a 2014 Dart. We bought them both new and have had no real issues. I’ve got 310000kms on mine and the wife has 255000kms. Had to do the rear calipers on both of them a few times as the parking brake sticks on sometimes. But all in all these seem to be great little cars, even 10 years later.
The Dodge Dart was not a failure just like the Dodge Hornet isn't a failure as these 2 cars just came out at the wrong time due to the Dart being rushed to market & for the Hornet the New Green Deal ELECTRIC CARS & the INFLATIONARY economy primarily! I continue to thoroughly enjoy my 2014 Dodge Dart SXT! The New Green Deal & EVs being mandated by Biden Administration hasn't helped the American Auto Industry! Stellantis is mistreating Dodge currently in my opinion! Read other articles online such as CZcams regarding Dodge & Stellantis! Again this is a very accurate assessment of what happen to the 2013 to 2016 Dodge Dart! The present Dodge Hornet is simply overpriced to begin with & today's inflationary economy has added headaches to an even higher price! These 2 Dodge models (previously the Dart have & now the Hornet) are facing economic woes in the industry! There is mention that the banks don't want to finance these Dodge Hornets because they lose their equity prematurely! Really? Dodge has gone from a Neon, Caliber, Dart, & now the Hornet!
I just bought a 2015 Dodge dart GT manual. It has a salvage title but all the cars I buy have this. It needs two doors and has sole rear suspension damage on one side. Other than that it has low mileage and I only paid $2000. So that's why I watched your video.
I purchased my 2013 Dart SE 2 years ago (2021) for $11,500 had 18,000 miles has 2.0 liter engine, was looking for great used car for my Daughter just turn 16. My boss had bought a Dart rally 2014 new he had 100,000 miles in 4 years he said best car he ever owner, better than his Cobalt. I drive car to work daily 30 miles to work one way, 33 m.p.g E-85 capable, but sales person said do not use that fuel m.p.g will suffer less then 33 m.p.g. Has been great car 53,000 miles on it now, Oil changes are lot of money $80.00, more than my Jeep Cherokee Overland 4x4 with has same size engine 2.0 liter engine. Dart complaint I have is Radio/CD player radio reception really is terrible on A.M. broadcast bought really good antenna that helped alot still not best reception. And get Check engine lights numerous times but I run a check, no problem every time, so reset and get light off. I would recommend this car has numerous Airbags for safety. Dart is little faster in Manual mode on Transmission shifts.
Yes, this type of video is something I want! Love car history. Also love specifically fiat Chrysler car history. Also, I knew exactly what a Verano was
It didn’t “share a body” with those Fiats - it was literally the same car! It was just a badge engineered version of the Dart. What you should have talked about was the Alfa Romeo Guilietta that the Dart was actually based on.
I have a 2013 Dodge Dart Aero 6-speed manual. I have truly enjoyed and loved my car and still do and I am trying not to let these negative videos influence my opinion of my car. I call her little girl. Recently the cable bushing to the 6 Speed broke, my terminology may not be accurate I realize. It cost me $650 which I'm not pleased about but might have gotten a good and at least a fair deal. My car has 80 miles and I don't think the cable should have broken or come loose but have decided in the future not to go through all six gears every time I come to a stop. Anyway bottom line is I love my dark it's beautiful, no butt has ever sat on the original seats as I have always had them covered has never missed an oil change on time
I think this Dart failed because they didn't do anything special with it. No SRT4 or high output v6. Nothing about this car was exciting. Other brands were doing so much better with their compact sedans.
I think it definitely would’ve been a good option, but I definitely think a lot of the problems with it were related to reliability. I’d say it was a leader in technology and luxury in a compact and it was very sharp styling wise!
I have a 15 Rallye with 273k and have yet to have a major problem I got my car new and the stuff you got in these cars was better that a basic ass Honda or Toyota, the configuration choice you had with these is insane
Biggest problem is letting Americans drive dual clutch auto transmissions… Americans can’t really drive very well, and letting them use a clever and efficient design often ends in tears.
AlphaShark, can I ask man. Where did you find most of this detail recall information? Like the ones about transmission function. Plus, some similar minimal details from the first few owners?
Haha no. There is a word called “eisegesis” it means when we read into scripture what we want to see, lol and as funny as that would be I don’t want to take anything out of context.
@@AlphaSharkThat's not a Dodge Dart I know of. 🤔 Darts had V8s not a 2.4. This is still a Dodge Neon which was rebadged as a Dart. Look up all the problems the Neon had and it amounts to a Dart. The reasons for lack of sales have to do with the Neon.
I had hopes for this car. Then came the ending... you be you. As to a God that created us to sin, told us we are sinners, said the only way out from our sin that he created us with is to believe in & worship him... that's a really strange God in my mind. And I'll also throw in how OK slavery seemed to be... there's more but that's enough.
@@AlphaShark people keep asking for a basic car but they don't buy them. The Journey and also the Avenger were decent cars, not great, but a perfect first car or winter car. I think the dart being based on a Fiat made it trouble from the start. At least the other two had a 2.4 that was derived from I believe Hyundai. It was reliable but not very fuel efficient or powerful.
scotty kilmer made a video about the 2013 dodge dart. the dart he was talking about had 300,000 miles on it. its the dodge dart they were selling before Fiat took over. its after Fiat took over that the car started to fall apart.
Nope, the Dart was built on a Fiat platform from the start. And it had issues right out of the gate. Some of them surely will go to 300,000 miles. I believe the one I reviewed in this video will! But not all of them.
Scott also talked about how bad the P.T. Cruiser was that was really great car for me I got 167,000 miles out of it, sold it to friend of my for $1500 He still running P.T. now.
I bought my 2015 Dodge Dart GT 8 years ago as my first car and I still love it! It was actually totaled by insurance not too long ago but I loved it so much that I decided to buy it back from insurance and fix it!
Wow! That’s dedication!
I m fixing a totaled 2015 dart manual now. Just needs two doors and some suspension issues.
Bought the same car last year and am loving it!
I loved most of the video, I just wished you showed all the thousands of dart reviews from 2018-2022 that have had them since new that haven’t had issues and are at 150,000-200,000 plus miles. Seems like people love to show the negative (which all cars have) but never the positive. Because this car especially the engine and trans you drove is a very VERY reliable car. Recalls means every issue on the car was fixed and they didn’t leave owners to have to spend thousands on repairs. The rav 4 and Camry have reported transmission issues and failure recalls as well!
You completely right
I drove a ford tempo several years with no problems to when l get roll over
Wholeheartedly agree. Mine's got over 217,000, and she's still going.
@@Swordsage do you have the manual transmission?
@@nelsdale1137 Yes.
I own a 2013 dodge dart and by far the most reliable car i ever owned. This car never went to the garage beside for maintenance, like brakes, suspension, oil change and small stuff like that. Never done any of the recall and it still runs like a brand new car. Might be the fact that i've put only 58k miles on it but still i wont get rid of this car anytime soon.
I just bought a 2013 dart limited that is identical to the one driven in this video (although mine has a manual) and I gotta say, these things are awesome cars. The amount of features that this thing has for the price is amazing. I get heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, a digital gauge cluster, plenty of storage, great gas mileage from a great sounding turbocharged engine, and a really fun ride. Of course it has problems but I really love the dart. I feel that the dart could've sold better had dodge not rushed it into production. With its styling and features the dart definitely could've done well in the market.
I must say the modifications this channel makes to the review formula make it VERY intriguing. Subscribed!
I always wanted one of these, specifically in Aero trim, I loved the exterior styling and loved the interior as well, It was the first car I ever saw with a digital gauge in it. They are getting hard to find now though, I feel they discontinued it too soon, it deserved a refresh and update, it could have been a great seller if they would have stuck with it.
Cool video on one of my favorite cars I've ever driven. I remember wanting one one I first saw them announced, and later on, when I finally got my hands on one, I did not regret my decision one bit.
I'm still driving my 2014 manual transmission Dart GT. It's got over 217,000 miles on it, and it's STILL going strong. She may not be the fastest, but she still looks great, is still nimble, reliable, and in her own way, fun to drive. I also can't help but be spoiled by all the stuff the GT model came with (leather interior, heated seats, sun roof, Alpine sound system, sport tuned suspension, 18 inch wheels, etc): it's the first time I ever had a "fully packaged" car, and it's made me not want to settle for less when I eventually have to get a new car. Hell, I'm hoping to still hold onto this one even when I do get a new car, and just keep working on it so I can still take it for rides... especially since it's probably going to be the last manual car I'll ever get to drive. *grumbles*
Bro, the ending made my day, Amen!!!
Great video. I loved the comments about prayer. Thank you !!
My dodge dart 2013 year has reached 240k miles in 2024 no leaks or major issues besides eletrical but runs fine never left me stranded besides with a flat tire
I still have my 2015 Dart GT 6-Speed Manual and still love driving it. The first car I ever drove was a 1965 Dodge dart. So, I can actually say the first car I ever drove was a Dart and the last car I ever drove was a Dart. The only problems I had is the clutch pedal return spring broke, and I'm on my 3rd left rear wheel bearing.
I think that if the dart lineup had more power and an Srt 4 (which was planned for 2017 btw) it would've succeeded massively.
Very interesting and informative, thank you! Also, the story time Was FABULOUS.
Love your humor and delivery. Also, thanks for the ending there. I wasn’t expecting that. Been through a LOT lately.
Honestly, I would argue that it didn’t fail. What failed was sedans, coupes, and even hatchbacks to some extent, as they are becoming less acceptable by most buyers. I guess if the nameplate of Dart failed at anything it was in not being a cute-ute or small SUV.
You hit the nail with the hammer as most consumers wanted SUVs as both interest rates & gasoline were both rather inexpensive for many years at the time. I have a 2014 Dodge Dart SXT & I love it with no major issues!
@@johnbeckham1483 That makes sense. Glad to hear your SXT is treating you well and good luck with a lot more miles and years.
No, this thing really is a pile
Have owned 3 of these and would still have all 3 but one tangled with hitting two deer @ one time @ 2AMish in the morning - deer died and so did my 2013 Dodge Dart. I currently own a 2015 SW w/2.0-6-speed manual and a 2014 Dodge Dart GT w/ 2.4 - 6 speed manual. The only real true issues with the Dart is crappy over priced/over rated 1.4 turbo - avoid like the plague it is.
Otherwise the main issue/root cause issues with the Dart is the lack of promotion/marketing by Mopar and after that is that it is far to practical, logical, & sensible for majority of the USA. People today are just not happy if they do not spend @ least $60,000+ on any vehicle as well as not having a minimal of 84 months of payments that are more than house payments/rent. In addition to these are far to good on gas and then how would folks complain about the price of gas? Let's not forget being able to spend @ least $150+/month for insurance? It is not criticially important to have a 4X4 of some kind - even though more and more do not have a clue how turn on their 4X4 drive as they think it is automatic and be sure to be driving around in anything in the winter with practically bald tires too - works out really well...
The final issue with the Dart and cars in general as it relates to GM, Mopar, & FORD is not enough over the top markup on them as how could these companies support over paying their executives & the CEOs?
Anyone get the sarcasim?
The Dart helps to provide proof of what an instructor in Marketing on the last day of class told all of us in the last few minutes of class that day to long ago.....
"When marketing products/services to the general public always keep in mind that people are stupid and lazy by nature".
Buy one of these w/2.0 or 2.4 w/manual 6-speed and they will go several hundred thousand miles if maintained which is another issue many folks have is maintenance of any vehicle today - refer back to my quote from college marketing instructor for reference if needed.
These cars and many cars in general fit the category of purchasing for need not want. To many folks today purchase for need of want ; then way over buy and put themselves in to much debt/expense and complain about going "check to check". Look in a mirror for why?
The Dart should still be around in Generation 2 w.manual transmission but again - to many idiots are to dang lazy and dumb to comprehend how to properly drive a manual which is why manuals are a minority and becoming more so. Driving a manual involves more focus on driving and less focus on social media learning about the techniques utilized by Ashton Kutcher to pick his nose.
Thanks, AlphaShark, as I personally found your video regarding the 2013 to 2016 Dodge Dart both very informative and refreshing! You are a blessing for sure. Jake's car looks great also!
Great video! I bough my 2014 Dodge Dart Limited, 2.4L 6 speed automat 2 years ago. It has 108K miles and I absolutely love it! I wish I would have bought it when it was new. 8 months ago it started not recognizing it was in park (it was) and it took many times to turn off and a few months later, wouldn’t start. My repair shop and the dealer said it needed a new shift assembly and NO new shift assemblies available until possibly December 2023. Tried a used one, it wouldn’t come out of park. Anyway they did an electrical bypass found on the internet, and it’s good to go. Other problem, I keep getting “Park Light Out” warning and all lights are working. Still trying to find solution. Anyway, despite this problems I absolutely LOVE my Dart! It’s handles great, fun to drive, has a ton of options and I love the body style. Thanks for your video. I loved the ending! God bless you! 👍🏻🙏🏼😁
My GT is 8 years old..had it for 6. Pray for my transmission...I need a new one. But, issues aside, love my car it has served me well!
Thanks for your review on the trials & tribulations of the Dodge Dart 2013 to 2016 model years! I own a 2014 Dodge Dart SXT with the 2.4 Liter MultiAir Tigershark engine. I have thoroughly enjoyed my Dodge Dart as It has been a very reliable & in my opinion a very well engineered car indeed! I enjoyed your video on the 2013 to 2016 Dodge Dart story as it was pretty much what happened from its premature 2012 promotional marketing, i.e. 6 apeed transmission over a 9 speed decision change to get the Dart out the sales gate quicker, etc.! Thanks, AlphaShark, and keep up the good work.
Chevy Cruze is a huge pos too regardless of sales
I had an awful experience with my 2015 Dodge dart aero, it was my first car so I took immense care in taking care of my car. The transmission would cease up out of nowhere and it would ask me to shift from park to reverse and nothing would happen, I had an awful few experiences where I was stuck in rush hour traffic with the transmission just giving up on me, the dealership claimed that it is the manufacturing defect as the clutch plate gets hot and ceases when youre in stop and go traffic or even a small drive through line up. I had taken my car to few dealerships to see if anything can be done and nothing was helpful. I am glad Dodge discontinued this hunk of metal, yes the gas mileage and torque was all great but it only takes one to bring it all down. Im a proud honda owner now :)
Bought my son a new 2016 Dart with a 6 speed manual for$14,500. Great car, zero problems! He plans to pass it to my granddaughter in a few years as her first car.
Praise! Glad that I watched this whole video- prayer request: I just bought a Dodge Dart off my friend. The lights won’t turn off 😂😭
Also SO cool you’re a Christian too! Ahhh I immediately feel closer to you ha
I can absolutely pray for that!
My brother in law bought the Dart Rallye new in 2013. It is now my sister in law's car and I am tasked with taking care of it. The car has 58k miles on it. The car has been well maintained. This car has always had a very rough ride compared to my 2012 Kia Optima. The suspension feels like it is directly connected to the ground. You feel every small crack in the road right through the seats and up your back. Overall the car is far less 'refined' than it's competitors.
It failed because people didn’t buy it in a manual. This car is stupid fun
I love my Dart 2013 manual transmission, few problems but worth it. I love my car. She’s beautiful she’s fast. She’s sleek and she’s perfect and she’s still going. I’ve been very blessed.
"Let's get rolling" lol
Awesome video I liked the funny action scenes the best. Sometimes you have to ask what were they thinking, when they designed some of these vehicles? Keep up the great work!!!! God bless you and your family!!!
Getting this for my daughter a 2013.. thank you for your thorough brake down..
God is good 🙏🙏
For me, this is the first video I have watched of yours for months - not because your videos are bad or anything, but because I've been enormously busy, and this video finally got my attention. I owned a 73 Swinger (Dart) and it was a really cool car, kind of a grandma car but it had that big car feel and even with all the issues it had, it always started and drove - it had a 318 with a dying battery that somehow never failed. I should have bought the nice Duster sitting next to it with the slant six and started up right away plus was 400 dollars, but I have some fond memories of the lime green Swinger. I thought this video was about all the Darts through history but you gave an excellent intro about the older Darts and did a great job on the modern Dart. Thanks!
Just to clarify, I would love to see more historical videos about other cars, not just the one I owned.
@@ijzerkoekie Cool! I will keep that in mind
The only real problem I had with my 2013 dart was one time i went to park and moved the stick to P and let off the brakes and started rolling forward-- it got completely stuck in drive LMAO
I could only cut the engine but couldnt take the key all the way out bc it was stuck, so i had to emergency brake it and lock it with a spare key and have it towed the next day.
The Dodge dart also came as a manual The turbo version was terrible, but the 2.0 and 2.4 didn’t really have a lot of engine problems for the manual version, but most people don’t know how to drive manual
I think you should do both. Reviews and the history of a vehicle from the first year to the end of a production run. I really enjoy your videos. Psalm 63:1-4
I like both types of videos. History is something I enjoy reading/ listening about. Keep up the humor also... I get a kick out of them!
Bro I love the information. Super great at explaining things and providing great information. And love the comedy. 👍 first time seeing one of your vids and you just earned another sub.
Thanks dude!
My son bought a 2013 Dart Aero package with 5-speed manual transmission. We loved the car for the 2 years we owned it. Smooth ride, comfortable seats, good handling, and 42 mpg hwy ! Zero problems over 30 k miles. Moved to N/E Ohio and traded it for a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4x4 because of the harsh winters. By the way, the Mitsubishi was an awesome bargain as well !
I really liked the Dart and fully intended on buying one, but while shopping around, I ended up buying a Chrysler 200S instead. I would have kept my 200, but I sold it to buy my Challenger, haha. Great video!
I bought my Wife 2016 200C AWD great car 9-Speed is nice with V-6 engine (great in snow).
She loves the car never had car with remote start and heated seats and steering wheel.
@@michaelriebandt6754 Mine was a 2015 with the 2.4l Tigershark engine. Basically fully loaded (only missing adaptive cruise control and a sunroom). I sold it to my brother and it's at about 175k miles and still going strong.
I still prefer the look of the Dart over all the other cars that out sold it. They all look the same.
I have a 2016 SXT w/208000 miles on it. I love it. I wish Chrysler had tried to be competitive with it. Had they progressed the design it could have been very successful !!
I have a 2013 Dart and my wife has a 2014 Dart. We bought them both new and have had no real issues. I’ve got 310000kms on mine and the wife has 255000kms. Had to do the rear calipers on both of them a few times as the parking brake sticks on sometimes. But all in all these seem to be great little cars, even 10 years later.
The Dodge Dart was not a failure just like the Dodge Hornet isn't a failure as these 2 cars just came out at the wrong time due to the Dart being rushed to market & for the Hornet the New Green Deal ELECTRIC CARS & the INFLATIONARY economy primarily! I continue to thoroughly enjoy my 2014 Dodge Dart SXT! The New Green Deal & EVs being mandated by Biden Administration hasn't helped the American Auto Industry! Stellantis is mistreating Dodge currently in my opinion! Read other articles online such as CZcams regarding Dodge & Stellantis! Again this is a very accurate assessment of what happen to the 2013 to 2016 Dodge Dart! The present Dodge Hornet is simply overpriced to begin with & today's inflationary economy has added headaches to an even higher price! These 2 Dodge models (previously the Dart have & now the Hornet) are facing economic woes in the industry! There is mention that the banks don't want to finance these Dodge Hornets because they lose their equity prematurely! Really? Dodge has gone from a Neon, Caliber, Dart, & now the Hornet!
I just bought a 2015 Dodge dart GT manual. It has a salvage title but all the cars I buy have this. It needs two doors and has sole rear suspension damage on one side. Other than that it has low mileage and I only paid $2000. So that's why I watched your video.
you are 100% correct about that Buick, you say Verano and nothing comes to mind, and that's sad for a high stepper like Buick.
I purchased my 2013 Dart SE 2 years ago (2021) for $11,500 had 18,000 miles has 2.0 liter engine, was looking for great used car for my Daughter just turn 16. My boss had bought a Dart rally 2014 new he had 100,000 miles in 4 years he said best car he ever owner, better than his Cobalt.
I drive car to work daily 30 miles to work one way, 33 m.p.g E-85 capable, but sales person said do not use that fuel m.p.g will suffer less then 33 m.p.g.
Has been great car 53,000 miles on it now, Oil changes are lot of money $80.00, more than my Jeep Cherokee Overland 4x4 with has same size engine 2.0 liter engine.
Dart complaint I have is Radio/CD player radio reception really is terrible on A.M. broadcast bought really good antenna that helped alot still not best reception.
And get Check engine lights numerous times but I run a check, no problem every time, so reset and get light off.
I would recommend this car has numerous Airbags for safety.
Dart is little faster in Manual mode on Transmission shifts.
I bought 2013 Dart Aero new. 1.4 turbo (Fiat Abarth engine) and 6-speed manual. Has nearly 70,000 miles. I love my Dart. It's a hoot to drive.
Yes, this type of video is something I want! Love car history.
Also love specifically fiat Chrysler car history.
Also, I knew exactly what a Verano was
It didn’t “share a body” with those Fiats - it was literally the same car! It was just a badge engineered version of the Dart.
What you should have talked about was the Alfa Romeo Guilietta that the Dart was actually based on.
I have a 2013 Dodge Dart Aero 6-speed manual. I have truly enjoyed and loved my car and still do and I am trying not to let these negative videos influence my opinion of my car. I call her little girl. Recently the cable bushing to the 6 Speed broke, my terminology may not be accurate I realize. It cost me $650 which I'm not pleased about but might have gotten a good and at least a fair deal. My car has 80 miles and I don't think the cable should have broken or come loose but have decided in the future not to go through all six gears every time I come to a stop. Anyway bottom line is I love my dark it's beautiful, no butt has ever sat on the original seats as I have always had them covered has never missed an oil change on time
I think this Dart failed because they didn't do anything special with it. No SRT4 or high output v6. Nothing about this car was exciting. Other brands were doing so much better with their compact sedans.
I think it definitely would’ve been a good option, but I definitely think a lot of the problems with it were related to reliability. I’d say it was a leader in technology and luxury in a compact and it was very sharp styling wise!
0:33 How could one company go from something quite beautiful to something so hideous in just 2 years? Thankfully they changed it one year later.
I drive one in 2013 as a rental, I lot of jerking coming from the transmission and only had about 8000 miles.
I have a 15 Rallye with 273k and have yet to have a major problem I got my car new and the stuff you got in these cars was better that a basic ass Honda or Toyota, the configuration choice you had with these is insane
Tbh I wanna buy a dart this year and give it a hellcat look with a k24 or srt4 engine. Could've been a good car with decent power.
Do it
I actually liked the Dart, you do not see that many econo sedans on the roads much these days, it is all SUVs and pickups that cost 75K+
First vid in a very long time I subscribed to 😁
I'm honored, thank you!
If it had a slant-six like my 75 it might have faired better.
Own a 15 Rally with 124k on it, no major issues ever, been and is still a great car.
I've owned a 2015 dodge dart for 5 years, before 70k miles it was amazing, after that, total piece of poop. I want it gone!!
Also my dart has been in the shop for 3 months now😢
Biggest problem is letting Americans drive dual clutch auto transmissions… Americans can’t really drive very well, and letting them use a clever and efficient design often ends in tears.
🤣🤣🤣 Didn't expect that!
I try to mix things up.
AlphaShark, can I ask man. Where did you find most of this detail recall information? Like the ones about transmission function. Plus, some similar minimal details from the first few owners?
I googled a list of recalls!
@@AlphaShark do you still have some of those links?
Why does nobody show the fuses you cannot get to easily
I just bought a 2013 2.0 vvt, sxt, 6 speed manual shift. hope it don't break down...Most precious blood of Jesus Christ, save us and the whole world.
I just bought a 13 dart limited 6 speed manual. So far week later it's great but after watching this vid I wish now I didn't get it.
Nah I have the 16 for over a year works perfectly
Dodge dart was just like man I’m out
literally
The fuse box is in a stupid place
Never had an issue I have a 2013 ?
I like the history videos and think that’s a good niche. I totally expected you to quote Ephesians 6:16. It talks about the fiery darts of the wicked.
Haha no. There is a word called “eisegesis” it means when we read into scripture what we want to see, lol and as funny as that would be I don’t want to take anything out of context.
Please pray for healing of my back.
The Dodge Dart is nothing but a Dodge Neon 🤔😳🤣
AT LEAST it looks sharper than a Neon
@@AlphaSharkThat's not a Dodge Dart I know of. 🤔 Darts had V8s not a 2.4. This is still a Dodge Neon which was rebadged as a Dart. Look up all the problems the Neon had and it amounts to a Dart. The reasons for lack of sales have to do with the Neon.
you never gave us update on the tundra... i donated as well.
Don’t worry! It is coming, I promise my brother has made a video. He’s editing it and it will be a mid December update
i have one 😎
I had hopes for this car.
Then came the ending... you be you. As to a God that created us to sin, told us we are sinners, said the only way out from our sin that he created us with is to believe in & worship him... that's a really strange God in my mind. And I'll also throw in how OK slavery seemed to be... there's more but that's enough.
better than the dodge journey ?
Oh that’s tough, the Journey is a unique car too! Perhaps also a video idea.
@@AlphaShark people keep asking for a basic car but they don't buy them. The Journey and also the Avenger were decent cars, not great, but a perfect first car or winter car. I think the dart being based on a Fiat made it trouble from the start. At least the other two had a 2.4 that was derived from I believe Hyundai. It was reliable but not very fuel efficient or powerful.
Today I see more Veranos than Darts…
Dang
What a bleak world we live in
@@AlphaShark The Verano is so butt ugly, I’d choose a dart over that mess anyday
My family could use prayer Isaac. WE have multiple health issues going on right now.
Absolutely
BE HEALED IN CHRIST JESUS OF NAZARETH NAME. Amen
Why u come off like Doug Domero....at least regular car guy has his own lane
Still watched till the end...😂 don't wanna come off trollish
Did ever stop to consider maybe Doug is like me?
A dodge fart?
I have one 😅 , the worst car in the world
How come?
your'e no alpha and no shark...loving a dart is a b1tch move buddy
Hoes mad?
Dodge fart
scotty kilmer made a video about the 2013 dodge dart. the dart he was talking about had 300,000 miles on it. its the dodge dart they were selling before Fiat took over. its after Fiat took over that the car started to fall apart.
Nope, the Dart was built on a Fiat platform from the start. And it had issues right out of the gate. Some of them surely will go to 300,000 miles. I believe the one I reviewed in this video will! But not all of them.
Scott also talked about how bad the P.T. Cruiser was that was really great car for me I got 167,000 miles out of it, sold it to friend of my for $1500 He still running P.T. now.