2014 Dodge Dart Problems, Recalls & Reliability
565 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Dodge Dart, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 36/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports, typically around 59,850 miles.
Below average
Where 2014 sits among all Dart years
What owners report
“While driving the vehicle the car tries to shift to neutral. It seems to be a problem with the tcm. There is a recall for the tcm but it does not cover my vin number.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Dart
“Car was warm, not hot or cold - just started driving. At a stop, car engine died (all lights were on, stereo playing). Tried restarting, car turned over, but would not start.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Dart
“When you stop, put vehicle in park and try to shut off the car it will say 'vehicle not in park' and will not shut off.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Dart
“When I put my vehicle in park, the system doesn’t register that it’s in park and I cannot take out the key. It will show on the gear shift and the dash that my vehicle is in park but internally it doesn’t register.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Dart
“No any lock brakes, a b s lights on brake lights on traction control lights on and no cruise control”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Dart
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 374 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 44,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 24,000 and 72,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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.
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to…
Fix: 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.…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
268 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2014 Dodge Dart. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Dodge Dart reliable?
The 2014 Dodge Dart drew 565 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 36/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Dart problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Dodge Dart are transmission & drivetrain (133 complaints), engine (105), and other (84).
At what mileage do 2014 Dodge Dart problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Dodge Dart problems around 44,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 24,000 and 72,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Dodge Dart have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Dodge Dart. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.