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2013 Dodge Dart — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Dart 2.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2013 Dodge Dart 2.4L is a passenger car built on Dodge's PF platform and paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy of 21 city, 30 highway, and 24 combined mpg while calling for 4.0 quarts of 5W-40 API engine oil. As the launch year for this generation, it also stands out for all the wrong reasons: its 1,153 owner complaints—centered on power train issues—make it the worst of the model's 2013–2016 run by a wide margin over the 246 logged for 2016, and its seven recalls reinforce that early-production teething troubles dominate this Dart's reliability profile. For anyone researching this model year, the data points to a car best approached with caution and a thorough service-record review.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2013

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 economy21/30/24 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 filter	04892339BE alt 68102241AA
Engine air filter	04627127AB
Spark plug	SP148183AD alt SP070507AC
Battery	BBH6F001AA alt BBH5F001AA
Front wiper blades	68156268AB alt 68156269AC
Thermostat	05047264AB alt 04892642AD
Cabin air filter	68606187AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	184.3 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	106.7 in
Curb weight	3243 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	21 / 30 / 24 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2013 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.2–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.20 sec — 2015 SXT

184 hpHorsepower (as tested)

171 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	GT 2.4L I-4	8.70 sec	16.60 sec	184 hp	FWD
2015	SXT 2.4L I-4	8.20 sec	16.20 sec	184 hp	FWD

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. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil	75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	155 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

85-115 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.504-.616 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5220-6380 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.047 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.90 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	170

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	129 ft-lbs / 23 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in / 0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0008 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.3937 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.3937 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil · If your bolt has the short head, use the following torque specifications:

1	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	50 ft. lbs.	50 ft. lbs
3	50 ft. lbs.	50 ft. lbs
4	90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.; If your bolt has the long head, use the following torque specifications:	90 degrees
1	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
3	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
4	90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.	90 degrees

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; spark plugs every 100,000 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 mi	Battery (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 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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 sits at the peak of this generation's federal complaint volume, logging an alarming 1153 complaints compared to a steep drop to 361 in 2014 and a fluctuating downward trend through 2016. As the inaugural model year, it also carries the generation's highest number of recalls at 7, paired with 65 crash complaints and 14 fire complaints. The most heavily impacted areas are the Power Train (351 complaints) and Service Brakes (193), though the data does not specify the root causes for these failures. Furthermore, 2013 has the lowest number of Technical Service Bulletins at 178, suggesting the manufacturer had yet to develop the extensive repair guidance seen in 2014 and 2015, which boasted 268 and 263 TSBs respectively. Falling at the troubled apex of the generation's arc implies this model year absorbed the brunt of the Dart's initial engineering flaws, making the 2013 model a poor choice for a used vehicle purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

178

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

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

’13’14 ’15 ’16

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.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
31-001-25 REV. B	2025-08-16	Structure	Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
9100645	2025-08-15	Unknown Or Other	Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
9100653	2025-08-15	Unknown Or Other	Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
31-001-25 REV. A	2025-08-14	Structure	Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…
31-001-25	2025-08-13	Structure	Aluminum 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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 4.0 qt PF-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04892339BE Engine air filter 04627127AB Spark plug SP148183AD Battery BBH6F001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Dart 2.4L 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 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined mpg.