Dodge · PF · 2013–2016
Dartbuyer's guide
10 known faults — inspection procedures and real repair costs.
The PF Dart is one of the most affordable compact sedans in the used market, and that price reflects real risk. The two faults that separate a clean example from a money pit are Automatic/CVT shudder or delayed engagement — a fluid-starved or worn transmission runs $900–$5,500 to address — and engine oil consumption or leak, where turbo and naturally-aspirated variants alike are known for consuming oil between services, with repair bills from $500–$4,500 depending on how long the fault ran. Both faults hide on a warm car with a cleared code. This guide walks you through the checks before you pay a deposit.
This guide covers ten documented issues: Automatic/CVT shudder or delayed engagement, Engine oil consumption or leak, Coolant leak or overheating, AC compressor or condenser failure, Infotainment/camera electrical faults, Suspension knocks and tyre wear, Brake pulsation or seized caliper, Water leak or accident repair, ADAS/radar calibration fault, and Recall/campaign status. Each fault has a field check and a real repair-cost range.
A well-maintained PF Dart with documented service history and a cold diagnostic scan is a practical used buy. Skip the checks and the low sticker price is the last cheap thing about it. This guide tells you which one is in front of you, in twenty minutes.
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