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2014 Dodge Dart Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 20 steering complaints for the 2014 Dodge Dart, 5% of its 371 total complaints that year. Failures were reported at a median of 24,970 miles, with 5 crashes and 1 fire tied to the broader complaint set. No steering-related recall has been issued for this model year.

Steering complaints
20
5% of 371
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
24,970 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering abruptly cuts out during low-speed turns, sometimes triggering a power steering fault warning in the instrument cluster.
  • Rack and pinion assemblies fail, producing a cracking noise from the steering wheel that owners say recurred even after dealer repair.
  • A strut mount that is not properly sealed against moisture creates a noise when steering, described by owners as a common issue.
  • A tire failure at low speed led to a sudden loss of steering control, causing the car to jump a curb.
  • A front control arm broke while driving at low speed, causing a sudden inability to steer and forcing the car into a curb.
  • Engine stalling while driving caused a simultaneous loss of power steering and brakes, with owners reporting this happened at low RPM and low speed.

When 2014 Dodge Dart steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 13, 2015, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2014 Dodge Dart steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2015Jan 2016Aug 2016Apr 2018Jun 2019Apr 2020
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2015 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Dodge Dart

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Dart model year

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

  1. 201237 (3%)
  2. 20135 (2%)
  3. 201420 (5%)
  4. 201534 (6%)
  5. 201611 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Dodge Dart?
NHTSA lists 20 steering complaints for the 2014 Dart, which is 5% of the 371 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Dodge Dart?
No. The data does not list any related recalls for steering on the 2014 Dart.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2014 Dart?
The median mileage at failure across the reported issues is 24,970 miles.
Have steering issues on the 2014 Dart caused crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data associates 5 crashes and 1 fire with the complaints filed for the 2014 Dart, though not all are steering-specific.
How does the 2014 Dart compare to other Dart years for steering complaints?
The 2014 Dart's steering complaint share is 5%, higher than the 2012 (3%) and 2013 (2%) model years, and close to the 2015 Dart's 6% share.

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.