2014 Dodge Dart Problems
Compared with other Dodge Dart years
Typical for this model
50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.0× that of a typical Dodge Dart year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 104 of its 373 complaints were filed by the end of 2016.
- Most reported problem: Transmission slips into neutral or will not engage a gear (125 complaints, median 60,000 mi).
- 4 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2013
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 373filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles, 261 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 34 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Dodge Dart (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2014 Dodge Dart most often write about the transmission: shifting into neutral while driving, a shifter that will not register park, and clutch or shifter problems on manual and dual-clutch cars. Engine complaints centre on stalling or losing power while driving, and a separate group describes having to add oil between changes. Braking complaints describe a pedal that needs extra effort or travels to the floor.
- Engine
Stalling or losing power while driving
- 121 complaints (32%)
- median 45,000 mi at 4.0 yrs old (103 state mileage)
- 6 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2015–2026
Complaints describe the engine shutting off without warning, sometimes at a stop or when slowing, sometimes at speed on a highway, and restarting only after several attempts. Owners mention no warning light or no stored code explaining it, and dealers either could not duplicate the failure or replaced batteries, thermostats and sensors without resolving it. Some complaints list the electrical system or throttle control warning lights at the same time. Reported from a few thousand miles up to about 130,000 miles; several owners note it happens during the first few minutes of driving or in cool weather.
What to check: Ask for service history on stalling or no-start visits and any throttle or PCM software updates. Drive the car from a cold start and note whether it idles or stumbles at the first few stops.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Every morning after I start my car I drive down the street and it stalls mid traffic. It does it multiple times. I have to drive around my neighborhood til vehicle stalls 4-5 times then drives ok. Safety issue. I have noticed that some of the cars have been recalled but not mine”
NHTSA complaint #11308258, filed 2020-02, 71,000 miles“It seems when it is cool outside when we crank our Dodge DART that it sputters and sometimes dies in the middle of the highway sometimes failing to restart nobody can seem to tell me why it does this and I don't want a car I can't trust not to get my wife and kids hurt or killed”
NHTSA complaint #11384157, filed 2020-12, 95,643 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Shifter will not recognise park; key stuck, car will not
- 105 complaints (28%)
- median 64,600 mi at 5.4 yrs old (65 state mileage)
- 8 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2014–2026
Owners describe the car refusing to acknowledge it is in park: the ignition will not release the key, the vehicle will not shut off, or it rolls while the selector shows park. Several had to rock the car or cycle the shifter between park and reverse until a click was heard. Complaints also describe the shifter cable detaching or becoming damaged, and dealers saying the recall remedy was not yet available or that the cable repair would be out of pocket. Reported across a wide mileage range, from around 66,000 up to 150,000 miles.
Recall 25V674000Recall 19V293000
What to check: Ask whether the shifter cable bushing recalls (19V293000 and 25V674000) have been completed. Check that the car shuts off and releases the key cleanly when shifted into park.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“For a week now my DART has random stopped registering it's in park when it is in park. After I shift gears, it illuminates on the dash that it's not in park and does not allow me to shut the car off for up to 5 mins”
NHTSA complaint #11406336, filed 2021-04, 72,000 miles“On three occasions, my car has completely turned off while the car was on and in drive. On one occasion, in september 2019, I drifted to safety and tried putting my car in park, the shifter effortlessly slid to park mode but the light was on d as if it were in drive. I could not take my key out because my car thought it was in drive so I was stuck with my foot on the break, with a car that shut down on me. I couldn't even move the key to try to take it out and restart the car. I brought my car in and fixed it'. …”
NHTSA complaint #11328147, filed 2020-06, 80,000 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission slips into neutral or will not engage a gear
- 125 complaints (34%)
- median 60,000 mi at 5.0 yrs old (93 state mileage)
- 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $1,378 (median of 6 quotes)
- filed 2014–2026
Complaints describe the car dropping out of drive into neutral while moving, so the engine revs but the vehicle does not accelerate; owners often coast to the shoulder, restart, and the car drives again for a while. Others report the gear selector failing to register the chosen gear, messages telling them to shift to neutral and back, or the selector showing park while the car is still in gear. Several owners say the dealer pointed to the transmission control module or valve body, and some were told their VIN was not covered by a related campaign. Reported from low mileage up to about 125,000 miles, with many between roughly 50,000 and 100,000 miles.
Recall 15V5420003 related service bulletins
What to check: On a test drive, shift through every gear and confirm the gear indicator matches the lever. Ask whether the transmission control module campaign repair and any powertrain software updates were done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I got a recall letter on my vehicle a few years ago regarding the a powertrain issue, an issue with the transmission control module and mounting bracket. I am sure I took my vehicle in for repairs. The car is now shifting itself into neutral while I am driving, and the only way to get it to drive again is to shift it into reverse, then neutral and back into drive, you can see how this would be a problem when driving on the freeway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11395635, filed 2021-02, 110,000 miles“I pulled in parking lot and went to put the car in park, engine light came on, all the gear letters turned red and it didn't display, by the fuel gauge, which gear I was in like it usually does. I didn't actually know if I was in park because all lights on shifter were lit in red. When I tried to shift up to park as much as I could it made a clicking noise each time. So I turned the car off...and then back on. Happened again a week later. I took it to have computer analysis run on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11340781, filed 2020-07, 56,000 miles - Brakes
Brake pedal needs extra effort or sinks toward the floor
- 44 complaints (12%)
- median 49,000 mi at 3.0 yrs old (27 state mileage)
- 4 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2015–2026
Complaints describe a brake pedal that occasionally travels to the floor or needs to be pushed much harder before the car stops, while other stops feel normal. Some owners report intermittent grinding or noise and premature rotor wear, and dealers could not always find an explanation. One owner whose VIN was not included in a brake booster recall says a shop identified the brake booster as the cause. Mostly reported between about 13,000 and 100,000 miles, plus a few higher-mileage reports.
Recall 15V8000001 related service bulletin
What to check: Ask whether the brake booster vacuum recall (15V800000) applies to the VIN and was completed. Test the pedal at a standstill and check brake fluid level and rotor condition.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My Dart is having the exact braking issue that’s included in the 15V-800 (FCA Recall R63) recall, but my VIN isn’t included in the recall. I just had a local shop tell me that the brake booster is the problem. I would like to be reimbursed for the cost that my local shop will be charging to repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #11734334, filed 2026-04, 146,340 miles“Car is experiencing a fluctuating brake pedal. At times, I will have to depress the brake down to the floor to get the vehicle to stop properly. Other times... It is fine and normal pedal pressure is present. Fluid level is fine. It is a bit disconcerting when you go to hit the brakes and the brake pedal goes to the floor before you have enough pressure to stop the car. My fear is that in a situation where I need to brake quickly, it could potentially cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11337679, filed 2020-07, 75,000 miles - Engine
Oil use between changes (2.4L oil consumption)
Mentioned in 5 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners report needing to add a quart of oil frequently between oil changes, with no visible leak, and sometimes a low oil pressure light before the next service. Some link low oil to rough running, jerking or the engine shutting off. Complaints mention dealers running an oil consumption test, and a service bulletin describes a warranty extension and a test procedure for excessive oil consumption on the 2.4L engine. Reported from roughly 40,000 to over 130,000 miles.
What to check: Check the oil level and look for a fuel or burnt smell on the dipstick. Ask whether an oil consumption test was ever performed and whether the engine has had any related warranty work.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“On numerous occasions I have gotten into my vehicle, started it and drove off. Now, if I do not let it warm up for a few minutes and get in and start it and take off, it will stall out when I slow down or come to a stop on a few occasions this has happened leaving my driveway on a blind hill, almost getting me hit in the drivers door. Yesterday, 2/12/2020, this again happened and it stalled out on me two times, once while turning around leaving me sideways across the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308942, filed 2020-02, 122,000 miles“2014 Dodge DART purchased new. Was driving vehicle on city street and came to stop and car just stalled on me with no warning which was very scary. Vehicle would not stop stalling so took to dealership and the technician said it would cost at least a thousand to take car apart as they believe it is a internal engine problem. It sucks cause now my car is out of warranty and by doing some searching looks like this is not a new problem to Dodge but nothing was ever done about it. My car is in great condition with only 60,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11375126, filed 2020-11, 58,000 miles
Buying note. A 2014 Dart is worth a careful inspection focused on the transmission: confirm both shifter cable recalls are done, verify the car reliably engages and releases park, and ask about any transmission control module or software work. Also check oil level and consumption history and test the brake pedal, since those are the other recurring owner reports.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 373 consumer complaints for the 2014 Dodge Dart. 261 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 21 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 17 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 268 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 4 Dodge Dart model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Transmission and drivetrain133 36%
- Engine104 28%
- Other or unknown76 20%
- Electrical system74 20%
- Brakes65 17%
- Steering20 5.4%
- Vehicle speed control18 4.8%
- Wheels12 3.2%
- Fuel system11 2.9%
- Suspension11 2.9%
Also reported: Electronic stability control (10), Body and structure (9), Air bags (6), Tires (6), Exterior lighting (5), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (2), Engine cooling (2), Forward collision avoidance (2), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “If I brake within 5 minutes of starting my vehicle, the next time I brake all of the dashboard lights will flash on, the battery light will stay on, and the car will stall. After waiting 5 to 10 minutes the car will start again. This happens within a week of when my car needs an oil change. This happened 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, and 5/17/2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11097925, filed 2018-05, 50,000 milesEngine: “Engine stalls out and completely dies . This has happened to me several times already with my six year old in the car. I haven't taken it to the dealership twice already and this will be the third final attempt for repair. I've brought a new battery even after it passed successful testing, and the alternator passed as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11042923, filed 2017-11, 38,000 milesOther or unknown: “The last 6 months my car in the morning has clutch problems. I start it and my clutch will stick to the floor until I either use my foot or hand to bring it up. Then I will have to pump the clutch multiple times until it starts working. It feels like a sponge until it get pumped multiple times then it finally feels like it is working normal. The last time it happened was this morning.”
NHTSA complaint #10937976, filed 2016-12, 69,000 milesElectrical system: “I was driving my car in town and all of a sudden the dash cluster quit working. I was driving about 30 MPH on a small town city street. When I took my car to the dealership for repair they said that is a very common problem. If it is a very common problem they took a week to get the parts because they can't make them to repair the cars as the dash clusters are failing.”
NHTSA complaint #11255624, filed 2019-09, 11,120 milesMileage when problems were reported
56% of the 261 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,000 and 71,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Dodge Dart. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dart · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.7% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 Dodge Dart version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dart FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Dart FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Dart FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Dart FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 22 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Dart Aero FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Dart Aero FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Dart GT FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Dart GT FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Dart FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V674000Oct 9, 2025Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shiftCovers: Dodge Dart 2013–2016
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.
- 19V293000Apr 11, 2019Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shiftCovers: Dodge Dart 2012, 2014–2016
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.
- 15V800000Nov 25, 2015Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › VacuumCovers: Dodge Dart 2012, 2014
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…
- 15V542000Aug 25, 2015Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Covers: Dodge Dart 2012, 2014–2015
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…
Recall details for the 2014 Dodge Dart → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- RQ25002Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy FailuresClosed · Jun 30, 2025
- PE15024Brake Power Assist FailureClosed · Jun 18, 2015
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 268 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11022011Aug 16, 2025Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- 11022027Aug 15, 2025Other or unknown. Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
- 11022026Aug 15, 2025Other or unknown. Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
- 11022012Aug 14, 2025Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- 11022003Aug 13, 2025Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
- 11008292Sep 30, 2024Other or unknown. U90 - Parts Ordering
- 11006983Aug 29, 2024Engine. "2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil…
- 11006616Aug 21, 2024Other or unknown. U90 Parts Ordering
- 11005320Jul 24, 2024Body and structure. "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates…
- 10251783Jan 10, 2024Electrical system. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
Other model years of the Dodge Dart
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 262 | 49,000 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 41 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 530 | 52,100 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 71 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 373 | 40,000 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 286 | 83,500 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 1,081 | 42,000 | 6 | — | — | 100 · More | Stable |
All Dodge Dart model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Dart?
Owners of the 2014 Dodge Dart most often write about the transmission: shifting into neutral while driving, a shifter that will not register park, and clutch or shifter problems on manual and dual-clutch cars. The issues reported most often: Stalling or losing power while driving; Shifter will not recognise park; key stuck, car will not; Transmission slips into neutral or will not engage a gear.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Dodge Dart have?
NHTSA recorded 373 consumer complaints for the 2014 Dodge Dart as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Dodge Dart is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 133 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine with 104.
Has the 2014 Dodge Dart been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Dodge Dart do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Dodge Dart 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Dodge Dart get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Dodge Dart (Dart, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 23 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Dodge Dart reported?
Among the 261 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 21,000 and 71,000 miles; 56% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.