2013–2016 Dodge Dart: Car won't go into Park or rolls away (shifter cable recall)
Likely causes, ranked
- Detached shifter cable$0–$0Shop
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Symptom: The shifter moves but the gear doesn't change, the car won't go into Park, or it moves after you park.
Likely causes
- Detached shifter cable. The cable can separate at the transmission.
DIY or shop?
Dealer. Recall repairs are free.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN for 25V674, even if the car had the earlier shifter repair.
- Use the parking brake every time until it's fixed.
Vehicle focus: 2013–2016 Dodge Dart.
Safety / mechanic note
A car that isn't truly in Park can roll away. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 25V674000 2013–2016 Dart: the shifter cable can come off the transmission and the car may not go into Park. Dealers fit a new cable and cap, including on cars fixed under the earlier recall 19V293. Details
NHTSA complaints: 688 keyword-matched complaints for Dodge DART 2013–2016 (of 2,320 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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What actually fixed it?
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