DodgeDart20131.4L/dodge/dart/2013/1-4l/
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2013 Dodge Dart — 1.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Dart 1.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 1.4LTransmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2013 Dodge Dart emerged as a compact passenger car built on the PF platform, pairing its 1.4L engine with an AM6 automatic transmission to deliver EPA-estimated efficiency of 30 mpg combined—balancing urban practicality with highway economy. With a 4.0-quart oil capacity and a recommended 5W-40 viscosity, the powertrain was engineered for accessibility, though its debut year became the most complaint-ridden in the model’s brief 2013–2016 run, with 1,153 owner reports overwhelmingly centered on the power train and seven recalls issued. This concentration of early issues positions the 2013 Dart as the outlier in its generation, signaling a period of refinement still underway rather than a settled, long-term reliability benchmark.

Model year2016201520142013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/36/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68102241AA
Engine air filter04627127AB
Spark plugSP148183AD alt SP070507AC
BatteryBBH6F001AA alt BBH5F001AA
Front wiper blades68156268AB alt 68156269AC
Thermostat05047264AB alt 04892642AD
Cabin air filter68606187AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.3 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase106.7 in
Curb weight3243 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 36 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

7.9–9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2013 Rallye MultiAir 1.4T
160 hpHorsepower (as tested)
184 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013Rallye MultiAir 1.4T 1.4L Turbo I-47.90 sec16.00 sec160 hpFWD
2013Rallye MultiAir 1.4T 1.4L Turbo I-48.00 sec16.10 sec160 hpFWD
2013Limited MultiAir 1.4T 1.4L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.20 sec160 hpFWD
2013Limited MultiAir 1.4T 1.4L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.20 sec160 hpFWD
2013Limited MultiAir 1.4T 1.4L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.20 sec160 hpFWD
2013Limited MultiAir 1.4T 1.4L Turbo I-48.90 sec16.80 sec160 hpFWD
2013Limited MultiAir 1.4T 1.4L Turbo I-49.00 sec17.10 sec160 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-40 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts19 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.504-.616 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5220-6380 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.025 in
Spark Plug Torque12.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.90 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58 + or - 5 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle129 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0003 in / 0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0008 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.3937 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.3937 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5115 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten inside bolts to 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: Tighten outside bolts to 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: Tighten inside bolts to 15 ft. lbs., Step 4: Tighten inside bolts to 10 ft. lbs, then an additional 80 degrees turn., Step 5: Tighten outside bolts to 2715 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 Dodge Dart stands out as a clear outlier within its generation, posting 1,153 complaints—more than triple the volume of the 2016 model year (246) and roughly two to three times the 2014 (361) and 2015 (507) totals. As the launch year of this generation, it also carries the highest recall count of the four model years (7 versus 4–6 for the others) and shows notable safety exposure with 65 crash-related and 14 fire-related complaints filed with NHTSA. Powertrain issues dominate the complaint profile at 351 cases, followed by service brakes at 193, which together account for the bulk of owner grievances; the data does not specify a single root cause, but the concentration in these two areas suggests widespread mechanical rather than isolated electrical concerns. The relatively low TSB count for 2013 (178) compared to later model years (193–268) is also notable and may indicate that problems were surfacing as formal complaints rather than being addressed through manufacturer-issued service bulletins. A buyer specifically targeting a 2013 is looking at the generation's clear problem-year, and based on the federal record alone, a 2014 or 2016 model would be a materially better-used-car prospect.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
178
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,153
Owner complaints
65 involved a crash · 14 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,153 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train351
Service Brakes193
Unknown Or Other53
Electrical System47
Engine37
Power Train,Engine31
Air Bags25
Visibility/Wiper23

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V674000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor ShiftReported 09/10/2025

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park… Remedy: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 178 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
91006452025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
91006532025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
31-001-25 REV. A2025-08-14StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-252025-08-13StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Dart 1.4L take?

4.0 qt of SYNTHETIC 5W-40 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS12991, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 Dart have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1.4L get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined mpg.