Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Dodge Dart owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was trying to use the windshield washer while driving home and the wipers turned on but no fluid came out. I assumed I was out of fluid and tried to turn the wipers off to find they stayed on while when I put them in the off position. I tried to change the speed of the wipers and they just stayed in the normal on speed no matter what setting I set them at including off. So for the next 40 miles I drove into the sun on a 90 degree day with the wipers on. There were no warning lights or anything. I took it to the repair shop and they assessed that it was the wiper functions on the multifunction switch malfunctioned, even though the turn signal and headlight functions remained intact, and the switch needed to be replaced, a part that costs $497.66. …
The windshield wipers do not turn off no matter what . Nothing was wrong with them before . It started all a sudden when I would signal. Then then they stayed on. I have read many others Dodge Dart owners have the same issue. . I have seen there is a recall for the 2016 but not the 2013 that has the same issues.
In 2013 I bought a new Dodge Dart Limited from a Dodge dealer. I bought the car in March and by October when it got cooler outside, it was evident there were some electrical issues related to the Uconnect screen blanking out and dash lights flickering while driving or when ABS engaged, and engine and battery lights on. The whole car seemed like it was resetting as everything electrical flickered and turned off and then on again. I took the car back to the dealership while it was under warranty at least 3 times to no avail. It would sometimes come back on after turning the car off for a period of time but then it turned off and stayed off for days. The Dodge mechanics claimed they could not get the problem to come up for them at all during yearly visits from 2014-2018. …
My windshield wipers and washers won't turn on anymore. And I've searched up this problem to try to fix it, but it seems that there are hundreds of people who had the same problem with this make and model of car. It can cause major accidents due to not being able to see during heavy rains because the I couldn't turn on the wipers to wipe the rain waters away. Driving back from warren, in to fort wayne, in was a scary trip through the I-69 south and us 33 s route, the heavy rain blinded and covered everything on the windshield, and the roads and other mv was hardly able to see, all I can see was a glimpse of blurry yellow lights from the semi trucks. Please have this recall, it's very important.
First my wiper fluid would not spray, which caused the check engine light to come on. Then, one day I went to put my turn signal on and my wipers would not turn off from that moment forward. It was not raining and the wipers were not on already. My car was in park when this happened. Parked on a suburban street. I was advised it's an issue with the ribbon in the control arm. I have avoided accidents, but I also cannot drive at all if it's raining. I had my friend cut the power from the motor b/c of course no fuse. My wipers wouldn't stop moving and then they started stopping in the middle of the windshield while driving which became even more dangerous. It's extremely costly to fix.
The wiring cable that is inside the wiper control arm to the left of the steering wheel that controls the windshield wipers has cracked due to the fraile wires and the continued actions of using the wipers. The wipers stay on at a slow speed all of the time. Unable to control the function. Wears out hw motor for the arms / wipers, and unsafe to drive car. When car is started, the arms rotate non stop/ cannot find a replacement fix for the problem. My mechanic said he can make repairs if there was replacement parts. I don't want to die driving this car. I have been able to avoid car crashed up to now. I need the car to get to work every day.the trade in value
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart. While driving and making a left turn, the windshield wipers engaged independently and have not shut off. The failure occurred after the turn signal was activated. In addition, the sprayers for the wiper fluid did not work, which affected the contact's visibility while driving. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they could not assist until the multi function control switch was shipped and no longer on backorder. The manufacturer claimed to not be aware of the failure even though the contact found a lot of information about it online. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 89,500.
The interior lights, trunk lights and cigarette lighter stopped working. The windshield wipers started sticking in the on position and then got to where they just would not shut off. I took the car to the dealership where they changed the BCM module for nearly 600.00 only to find it was not the problem. I do not have answers but see numerous complaints related to 2013 Dodge Dart windshield wipers not turning off and people paying upwards of 1000.00 to try to remedy the issue. This should not be our responsibility. The issue is present whenever the car is on. The mechanic said the wiper motor is getting 12 volts even while the car is off!
Tl* the contact owns 2013 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the windshield wipers failed to stop. The driver's side windshield wiper detached from the vehicle. Additionally, after driving at various speeds the vehicle failed to start. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to w&l Subaru service center (535 point township dr, northumberland, pa 17857, [phone]) where diagnosed that the lever and ribbon needed to repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Hello, my car's windshield wipers will not turn off and windshield washer fluid stopped working about a week ago. I drove it to the repair shop to get an estimate. On the way back, a passing vehicle threw some dirt onto the front windshield and the action of the wipers caused it to smear, making it difficult to see. I could also not use the washer fluid to clear the mud. I'm very concerned about the safety of anyone needing to drive my car. Thank you for looking into this problem for me. [redacted]
Window & Wiper complaints in other Dart years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2013 Dodge Dart?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2013 Dodge Dart, 7% of the model year's 286 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2013 Dodge Dart window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2013 Dodge Dart, though it has 1 recall 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 2013 Dodge Dart window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 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.