How common are engine problems in the 2014 Dodge Dart?

NHTSA has logged 119 engine complaints for the 2014 Dart, which is 32% of the 371 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest engine share among the 2012-2016 Darts.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Dart engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2014 Dart.

At what mileage do 2014 Dart engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 36,664 miles, though some owners reported failures with far fewer miles.

Have engine problems on the 2014 Dart caused crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area shows 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries reported across all complaints for the 2014 Dart.

2014 Dodge Dart Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 119 engine complaints for the 2014 Dodge Dart, 32% of all complaints for the year and the highest share among 2012-2016 model years. Median mileage at failure is 36,664. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 119; 32% of 371
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 36,664 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine stalls without warning while driving, sometimes with dashboard warning lights and a burning odor.
Some engines lose oil pressure or consume oil, with one case where a dealer said the motor may need to be rebuilt at 7,000 miles.
Owners report engines catching fire, in one case destroying the vehicle and damaging a house.
Vehicles shudder or jump as if stalling when slowing to a stop, even on nearly new cars.
One owner reported oil leaking from the engine into the brake booster, causing brake failure.
Some cars show louder, rougher running engine noise after only a few months of ownership.

When 2014 Dodge Dart engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 22, 2014, latest Sep 21, 2026.

119 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q3 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Dodge Dart

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Dart model year

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

2012194 (18%)
201360 (21%)
2014119 (32%)
2015162 (31%)
201673 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2014 Dodge Dart?: NHTSA has logged 119 engine complaints for the 2014 Dart, which is 32% of the 371 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest engine share among the 2012-2016 Darts.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Dart engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2014 Dart.
At what mileage do 2014 Dart engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 36,664 miles, though some owners reported failures with far fewer miles.
Have engine problems on the 2014 Dart caused crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this engine problem area shows 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries reported across all complaints for the 2014 Dart.