Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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).
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the front windshield trim was missing and that the adhesive around the front windshield was cracking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 97,945.
Wipers have turned and will not shut off while the car is running and am unable to change the speed of the wipers. It started with them turning on when the left blinker was activated, but they would shut off when the blinker did. They are now turning on every time the car is started and will not shut off until the car is turned off. They washer sprayer does not work anymore either. This is very distracting when trying to drive under normal conditions because the wipers keep moving in front of you and they screech horribly since the windshield is dry and the washer fluid no longer works. This is also very dangerous when driving in the rain because you can not change the speed of the wipers to keep up with the heaviness of the rain. I have found through many forums that this is a very common problem with this vehicle make and model.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving approximately 70 MPH, another vehicle splashed water onto the contact's windshield, causing visibility issues for the contact. The contact sprayed some windshield washer fluid, but the wipers did not work. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was restarted after a couple of minutes, but the wipers did not work. The contact struggled to drive home without the wipers. The contact stated that the wipers worked two days later when they were set on "super high". The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 44,500.
The windshield wiper stalk malfunctions, causing the wipers to stay in the on position even when the switch on the stalk says off. Through normal driver use, the spring/ribbon behind the stalk breaks or severs and use of wipers and mist is compromised. With wipers only working at one speed, in a heavy rain or no rain at all, the drivers vision is affected which could result in a crash. Researching online in Dart forums and other posts, this issue is prevalent among this model of vehicle. The faulty wiper stalk could also be an indicator of a failing BCM. In my specific instance, the car was in motion and after attempting to mist my windshield and clear it of debris, no mist was dispensed and the wipers stayed on permanently
The multi-function swithc on the vehicle which controls the wipers, high beams, and turn signals is known to break through wear and tear or normal use. The switch is ran by a ribbon which controls the different functions of the switch and through normal use this part is known to break. My 2013 Dodge Dart rallye had this happen causing the windshield wipers to not turn off creating a safety and visibility issue for myself and my wife. There are numerous complaints on the internet about this issue yet Dodge refuses to fix the issue knowing that the part is faulty. The total cost to have my vehicle repaired was over $900 for a part that shold be replaced by Dodge as it is a known safety issue.
Vehicle needs to be approved for recall concerning (multifunction switch) which is the windshield wiper controller as its communicating cables are too fragile to work under regular turning signal usage as cable within component gets pulled by it's own regular motion at usage. This causes the cables within the switch to get cut and broken making it to break completely. Because the part is not being produced by mopar the part is not found as Dodge dealers make you wait in line next to 400 other Dodge driver owners in order to get the part (when they start producing the part) which there has been no confirmation of being produced by mopar.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was idling, the windshield wipers turned on and off intermittently without warning. The local dealer (hunter Dodge Jeep Chrysler Jeep Ram, 1130 auto mall dr, lancaster, ca, 93534, [phone]) was contacted. The dealer scheduled an appointment for the vehicle to be diagnosed; however, the appointment was a month away. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and recommended scheduling an appointment with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
I was driving and had my wipers on of course because it was raining and it stopped raining so I went to turn them off but it never turned off. So I took it to the dealer and was told the ribbon inside was broken and that it was going to be over 500$ to fix it. So I looked up the fuse to take it out so it would turn off but turns out there isn't any fuse for it. I'm looking through the internet to see if anyone else had this problem and there are actually a lot of people this has happened to. I believe Dodge should fix this at no cost. It's happening to a good chunk of people
Windshield wipers will not turn off. It was raining the morning, I started my car. I turned on the lights and the wipers. The ran slowed so I turn my wipers on low. I stopped my car and attempted to turn the wipers off, but they would not shut off. The sprayer was would not work also. Took the car to the dealership the BCM and turning signal module needs to be replaced. $1400 charge. I have only had this car for approximately 2 1/2 to 3 years. It was considered brand new when I bought it with only 3,000.
My windshield wipers run constantly when the vehicle is on. The wipers do not engage while on remote start. I went into the unconnected and turned off rain sensing module. The wipers continued to run at a slow speed. I used the windshield wiper lever to turn off the wipers. However, my wipers continued to run no matter what interval I used. My car will not dispense washer fluid with the use of the lever. I did check to ensure washer fluid tank is filled with washer fluid recommended for my vehicle.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Dart years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2012 Dodge Dart?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2012 Dodge Dart, 3% of the model year's 1,081 complaints. The component named most often is sun/moon roof assembly (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2012 Dodge Dart window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof 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 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
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.