KnownCarProblems2014 Dodge Dart Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 372 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Dodge Dart, most often about the transmission (36% of complaints, typically around 57,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Dart model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2014 Dodge Dart problems
Transmission
132 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, shift linkage/cable/rod, clutch assembly.
2014 Dodge Dart aero approx. 59700 miles, automatic transmission transmission will shift into neutral. Large clicking noise from left under hood. At times will loose gear, specific to first and reverse. Burning smell. Can reset, with a standard obdii but will not last long. This is not a recall VIN but this car is…
My vehicle has stopped on two occasions while I was driving it. This is very dangerous and is an obvious safety concern. When I pulled out the oil stick there was absolutely no oil. This happened the second time as well. I took it into the dealership and did an oil consumption test. The oil went down about half a…
Engine
106 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
My 2014 Dodge Dart loses oil. The oil indicator light does not work. However the oil is not leaking on the ground and once there is no oil at all in the vehicle, it shuts off while driving. This happens upon taking off. The car has to put in neutral in order to start.
Vehicle was purchased used november 2016. Vehicle has around 37000 miles. While driving the vehicle it will randomly have complete loss of power and the battery light would turn on. Also, when I would try to start the vehicle after it shut off it would take a few attempts to start the vehicle again. In the past week…
Other or unspecified
75 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles.
In the past two weeks my car has stalled out 3 times and it has been unable to start back up. I've had the battery replaced and mechanics cannot determine the issue. The stalling has occurred between 2-5 minutes of driving and always while in motion. This has happened to me in the middle of morning rush hour on city…
Purchased 2014 Dodge Dart from subaru of cherry hill, nj dealership 5/2019 @ 44,000mi. Used. Excellent carfax. Since ownership, vehicle has stopped twice; once while slowed down to make a left turn, and again while stopped at a red light. Battery light did not come on either time. 3rd time vehicle didn't start after…
Electrical
74 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: software.
This is a beautiful car however I have been smelling a chemical smell similar to melting plastic or rubber sinve I purchased it in january at 39,000 miles. My passengers also smell it. The dealership did not and they did not investigate further. Now the smell has gotten worse and is more like antifreeze and melting…
I bought a used 2014 Dodge Dart act in september 2017, in late december early january I brought car in to the dealership because it kept stalling out. They looked at it and said it was because the oil was low. Fast forward to may. I'm on the way to the store and my car stalls out while I'm driving with my 4yr daughter…
Brakes
65 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles.
Pressed break pedal to place shift vehicle into drive. While pressing pedal, I heard an audible popping noise and felt a spring like vibration through the break pedal. After the noise the car slowly started to roll forward despite break being pressed. Now when pressing the break, there is a hard pressure/resistance…
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. While driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was applied, but was difficult to depress. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and the brake and brake fluid low warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake line needed to be…
Steering
20 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
I was driving down a side street about 15 miles per hour I heard a noise and I suddenly could not steer, I was forced to hit a curb and the wheel caved in and the car had to be towed. My insurance will not pay for the control arm that broke stating chrysler should pay for the defective part that caused the accident…
Car wouldn't start had to replace the starting harness within the first 3 months of owning the car had to replace two batteries even after the harness was replaced but hasn't happened since. Had to replace the turbo hose assembly from pulling in oil and cracked since the oil was hot. Now im having to put in a quart of…
Speed control
18 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact mentioned that the vehicle seemed as if it was in the park position. As a result, the another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to…
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. While in reverse, the vehicle accelerated without warning. While at a drive thru, the vehicle accelerated without warning. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact had to turn the engine off to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred three…
Wheels and tires
16 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. While traveling approximately 30 MPH, there was a bump in the road that impacted the front passenger side wheel. As a result, the rim prematurely fractured on the front passenger side. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart equipped with kumho solus kh25 tires, size: 225/45r17. While driving 30 MPH, the tires began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, where it was confirmed that the belt failed, the front driver side tire blew out, and the passenger side tire developed a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Dodge Dart recalls
Transmission: floor shift
Risk: A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19v293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed november 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is a0c. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 16, 2025.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: floor shift
Risk: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting park with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
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 replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began september 5, 2019. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is v34.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: 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.
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 pump, vacuum tube assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The recall began on may 9, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r63.
Full defect summary
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 the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
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.
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. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r42.
Full defect summary
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 unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Recall 19v-293 post remedy failures
Summary
On june 30, 2025, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened rq25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of recall 19v-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in my2013-2016 dodge dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by fiat chrysler automotive US llc (fca US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driverâs intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway
Brake power assist failure
Summary
On november 24, 2015, fiat chrysler automobiles, US llc, (fca), submitted a defect information report (dir) to NHTSA regarding a brake booster defect in approximately 105,458 model year (my) 2013 through 2014dodge dart vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 2.4l engine and produced between february 27, 2012 and january 23, 2014 (NHTSA recall# 15v-800, fca recall# r63).according to fca's dir, the affected vehicles, may experience engine oil migration from the vacuum pump to the brake booster.brake booster diaphragms exposed to oil may become damaged, resulting in a loss of brake power assist.fca's recall will inspect the affected vehicles for the presence of engine oil in the brake booster.if no oi
Questions about the 2014 Dodge Dart
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Dart?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (132 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); engine (106 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles); other or unspecified (75 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Dart have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 9, 2025 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Dodge Dart?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Dart model year since 2000, with 372 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.