no report yet
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Dodge DartProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 374 owner complaints about the 2014 Dodge Dart, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-293 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Dodge Dart has problems
374 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
134Power train2 crash/fire/injury
104Engine5 crash/fire/injury
74Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
60Service brakes9 crash/fire/injury
20Steering
18Vehicle speed control
12Wheels
11Fuel/propulsion system
11Suspension
5113 other systems14 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 134 | 2 |
| Engine | 104 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 74 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 60 | 9 |
| Steering | 20 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 1 |
| Wheels | 12 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 1 |
| Suspension | 11 | 3 |
| 13 other systems | 51 | 14 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Dodge Dart recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
58kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 92 power train complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
20under 30k miles80under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Dart year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dart median. How we score
'66'67'68'69'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Dodge Dart safety ratings
2014 Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Dodge Dart, and the recalls they led to.
- Brake Power Assist FailureNo recall
- Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy FailuresLed to recall 25E-065
In owners' words
What Dart owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the key remained stuck inside the ignition switch. The contact stated that after the key was removed from the ignition, the vehicle rolled forward. The check…
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. The contact stated that while in a drive-through, the vehicle suddenly lost power and failed to restart. The gear…
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle shuddered. The contact was concerned that the vehicle would independently accelerate and engaged the parking brake. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA…
Own a 2014 Dart?
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