2014 Dodge Dart Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#3 most-complained of 5 Dart years
The 2014 Dodge Dart has 371 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls, with a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 3rd worst out of 5 model years. Transmission & Powertrain problems dominate at 36% of complaints, earning it a Caution verdict relative to other Dart years.
- Complaints
- 371
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 20 / 7
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 24 city / 34 hwy
Top 2014 Dodge Dart problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain132 (36%)
- Engine119 (32%)
- Electrical System76 (20%)
- Brakes74 (20%)
- Other74 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires27 (7%)
- Steering20 (5%)
- Fuel System11 (3%)
- Structure & Body10 (3%)
- Airbags6 (2%)
What owners report
- Front wheels have detached or come loose while driving, sometimes preceded by vibration felt at highway speed.
- Owners report brake failure or reduced stopping power, including a rack and pinion failure tied to a cracking noise from the steering wheel.
- Tail lights and other electrical components have smoked or caught fire, in one case fully engulfing the vehicle within minutes.
- Airbags have failed to deploy during crashes, including a hydroplaning incident that ended in a collision with a utility pole.
- Engines have stalled at highway speed with warning lights illuminating and a burning odor present, sometimes recurring after dealer visits.
- Tires have blown out or exploded at low speeds, causing loss of control.
2014 Dodge Dart recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V674000Oct 9, 2025Transmission & Powertrain298,439 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
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 function.
Risk: A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.
- NHTSA 19V293000Apr 11, 2019Transmission & Powertrain298,439 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Risk: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.
- NHTSA 15V800000Nov 25, 2015Brakes105,425 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 27, 2012 to January 23, 2014 and equipped with either a 2.0L or 2.4L engine. In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
Risk: Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for the presence of oil. If no oil is found, the vacuum tube assembly will be replaced. If oil is found, the vacuum pump, vacuum tube assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R63.
2014 Dodge Dart fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Dart years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Dodge Dart reliable?
- NHTSA lists 371 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2014 Dart, with a Complaint Index of 50, ranking it 3rd worst among the 5 model years covered. That puts it in Caution territory compared to other Dart years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2014 Dodge Dart?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 36% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 32% and Electrical System issues at 20%.
- Does the 2014 Dodge Dart have a transmission recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 19V293000 covers a shifter cable bushing failure on 6-speed automatic models, and recall 15V542000 covers a transmission control module failure. A newer recall, 25V674000, addresses shifter cable detachment for vehicles previously repaired under 19V293.
- How does the 2014 Dart compare to other model years?
- The 2014 Dart's Complaint Index of 50 falls between the 2013 model (Best, index 0) and the 2012 and 2015 models (both rated Avoid, with indexes of 100 and 75).
- What is the median mileage at failure for the 2014 Dodge Dart?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 40,000 at failure overall, with Transmission & Powertrain failures reported at a median of 57,208 miles and Engine failures at 36,664 miles.