2014 Dodge Dart
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 372
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 372 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,081 |
| 2013 | 278 |
| 2014 | 372 |
| 2015 | 523 |
| 2016 | 255 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
36% · 133 reportsMost commonly citing shift linkage/cable/rod and clutch assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30
bushing fault and disconnection of gear shifter operation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
The current recall shows no remedy and life threatening problem can occur. Since no remedy available, driving this car poses risk to driver or other vehicles on the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-19
Engine
28% · 104 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The dealer - inflicted electric steering failure happened during the execution of Recall V34.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21
Cadillac Converter
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-12
Electrical system
20% · 74 reportsMost commonly citing software.
Service brakes
17% · 65 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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I was coming up to a red light at an intersection. When coming to a stop, the brakes locked up and was unable to stop and rear ended another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-28
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-19
Brakes faild
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-29
Steering
5% · 20 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2015-06-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-12-09 Brake Power Assist Failure
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2016-01-15Power train15V542000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016.
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2016-05-09Service brakes, hydraulic15V800000 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.
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.
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2019-09-05Power train19V293000 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.
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.
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2025-06-30Recall queryClosed 2025-12-12 Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
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Date not on filePower train25V674000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Dodge Dart — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 133 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 104 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 74 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V674000 · Power train
- Recall 15V542000 · Power train
- Recall 15V800000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 19V293000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2014 Dodge Dart reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Dart?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Dart have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.