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2014 Dodge Dart Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 76 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Dodge Dart, 20% of its 371 total complaints, with 4 fires and 3 crashes reported. Median mileage at failure was 42,250, and there are no related recalls in NHTSA's data.

Electrical System complaints
76
20% of 371
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
42,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Tail light or rear wiring can smoke and ignite after a blinker malfunction, sometimes engulfing the trunk area in flames.
  • Interior electrical components randomly shut off and restart, and in at least one case this coincided with a loss of braking ability.
  • Engine stalls at highway speed with the engine, battery, and stability control warning lights illuminated, accompanied by a burning odor.
  • Cabin fires have started near the cooling system reservoir after smoke suddenly filled the cabin while idling.
  • Instrument cluster or display screen goes dark or blank, sometimes intermittently, requiring module replacement.
  • Check engine light triggers after software issues, with dealers reprogramming the vehicle but the stall or warning light recurring.

When 2014 Dodge Dart electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2014, latest Feb 2, 2026.

2014 Dodge Dart electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter62014 Q42015 Q42017 Q22018 Q22019 Q22020 Q22022 Q42025 Q3
76 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2019 Q2 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Dodge Dart

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Dart model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2012181 (17%)
  2. 201359 (21%)
  3. 201476 (20%)
  4. 2015123 (23%)
  5. 201652 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2014 Dodge Dart?
NHTSA shows 76 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Dart, which is 20% of the 371 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Dart's electrical system?
No. NHTSA's data lists no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Dodge Dart.
At what mileage do electrical issues typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2014 Dodge Dart is 42,250 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Have electrical problems caused fires or crashes in the 2014 Dart?
NHTSA records 4 fires and 3 crashes among the Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Dodge Dart.
How does the 2014 Dart compare to other Dart years for electrical complaints?
The 2014 Dart's electrical complaints make up 20% of its total complaints, close to 2012's 17%, 2013's 21%, 2015's 23%, and 2016's 20%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.