Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2012 Dodge Dart owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Dodge Dart. While the contact's daughter was driving approximately 47 MPH, she lost control of the vehicle due to icy weather conditions. As a result, the vehicle veered to the side of the road and ultimately rolled over down a hill. The seat belt pretensioner did not tighten nor did the air bags deploy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. There was one injury that required medical attention. The driver suffered a scratch by the cornea of the eye. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. Updated 06/21/17 updated 10/6/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact also stated that the seat belt failed to retract. The front seat passenger's face struck the dashboard and the driver's face struck the steering wheel; however, medical attention was not needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
The car was in a bad accident 20 March 2016. The passenger seatbelt did not tighten and no airbags deployed possibly contributing to severe neck injury. This vehicle was traveling about 35 MPH when a vehicle next to it traveling the same speed decided to make a u-turn in front of it on a city one-way road. Please investigate this asap before the car is dispositioned by the insurance.
The service airbag light on the dashboard is continuously on. Has been that way since I purchased the used car in May of 2014. Received a recall notice and took to dealership, fixed and a few months later the light was back on. In May of 2018 took vehicle to another dealership to fix the passenger seat belt sensor that kept stating no passenger seat belt even if the person in the passenger seat had already buckled in, as well as the shift cable bushing because it became detached and could not shift anymore and also let them know about the service airbag light. Dealership fixed all and a few months later the service airbag light came back on and has been that way ever since.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. Also, when the front passenger seat belt was buckled, the passenger seat belt indicator illuminated, which meant that the front passenger seat belt was not buckled. The vehicle was taken to new century Dodge Chrysler Jeep inc (807 baptisto dr, paola, ks 66071, [phone]) where the technician stated that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
When a passenger is sitting in the front passenger side of the vehicle with the seat belt connected, the vehicle is illuminated a warning light saying passenger seat u buckled. This is also causing a "service airbag system" to appear in the dash along with the warning light being illuminated. The problem was first observed when a passenger sat in my front passenger seat, vehicle was not in motion when the lights illuminated and continued to stay illuminated while driving.
The sensor light came on while I was driving with my father in the passenger side , and indicating that the seat belt is not buckled but it was , and the warning on the dash says air bag service deployed but the nothing came out , but I never hit anything , also the noise for the seat belt keeps going off as if the seat belt is not buckled when it is , I never had problem before with car its creepy and scared for my wife and father who sit iin the seat , please help me.
My daughter has a 2013 Dodge Dart and her service air bag system light came on and the seat belt shows that not buckeled when sitting in the passenger seat.talking with a mechanic this means that the air bag will not deploy and this is a major concern due to the life of my daughter and her passengers .Dodge really needs to fix this and not at my expenses you charity [redacted] '
One day I was driving on the highway and I received a notification to 'service air bag' and my car shows the passenger seatbelt isn't buckled, even when it is. This causes my car to make noises at me the whole time I'm driving. It has also raised concerned of whether my airbags are functioning, and if I and anyone who rides with me is safe driving/riding in this car.. I just had the bushing for the shifter cable repaired.. Now another dangerous situation with my Dart.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the air bag warning and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the seat belt chime sounded while there was a passenger in the seat with the seat belt connected. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 08/02/16 updated 08/10/16.
Seat Belt complaints in other Dart years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 2012 Dodge Dart?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 Dodge Dart, 2% of the model year's 1,081 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2012 Dodge Dart seat belt problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seat belts recall for the 2012 Dodge Dart, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Dart seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 64,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to seat belts problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.