Reliable Auto DB

2014 Dodge Dart reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Dodge Dart has 371 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 35 per year. That is about even with the other Dart years here. Their median is 35 complaints per year. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Floor shift, Automatic transmission, and Vacuum.

2013 Dodge Dart
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Complaints

371

Per year

35

Recalls

4

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (132 of 371), then Engine (104) and Electrical system (74). Those filings include 20 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Dart has 1,171 complaints, 121 per year, and the 2015 has 525 complaints, 35 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Dodge Dart. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift 2025-10-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V674000
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.
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. 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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2019-04-11 · NHTSA campaign 19V293000
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.
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. 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.
Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, vacuum 2015-11-25 · NHTSA campaign 15V800000
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.
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. 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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2015-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 15V542000
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.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.

Complaints by component (371 total)

Powertrain
132
Engine
104
Electrical system
74
Service brakes
60
Steering
20
Speed control
18
Wheels
12
Fuel and propulsion system
11
Suspension
11
Electronic stability control (ESC)
10
Structure
9
Air bags
6
Tires
6
Exterior lighting
5
Hydraulic brakes
5
Back-over prevention
2
Engine and engine cooling
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seats
1
Traction control
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

20

Fire-flagged

7

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The dealer - inflicted electric steering failure happened during the execution of Recall V34."
    Steering, Engine · filed 2026-09-21
  • "Pulling back in to drive way, car wouldn't go into park and just cut off. Took it to Randy Marion Dodge of [XXX] of [XXX], and they're saying its the recall but there is not parts available to fix it because Dodge…"
    Unknown or other, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-08-26
  • "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.…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-08-12
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that upon shifting into park(P), the vehicle rolled forward and the system failed to recognize that the gear shifter was in park(P). The contact called the dealer,…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-08-11
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was physically rocked while in park(P) to enable the transmission to recognize the gear shifter position. Additionally,…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-08-11

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Dart 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 25 35 29 MPG $2250
Dart 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 22 34 27 MPG $2400
Dart 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 23 34 27 MPG $2400
Dart 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 33 27 MPG $2400
Dart 1.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 27 36 30 MPG $2650
Dart Aero 1.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 28 39 32 MPG $2500
Dart Aero 1.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 28 38 32 MPG $2500
Dart GT 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 23 33 26 MPG $2500
Dart GT 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $2600

Specs and fitment

PF generation, 2013–2016
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (2.0L and 2.4L; 1.4L turbo may differ) , 4.5 qt capacity
Tire size 225/45R17 (common OEM size)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 25V-674 covers certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles: the shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into Park and allowing rollaway. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-293 need the newer remedy; interim notices explain the risk while the final repair is developed. Confirm VIN status through NHTSA or a dealer before relying on an older park-lock repair as complete.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Dodge Dart reliable?

The 2014 Dodge Dart has 371 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 35 per year. That is about even with the other Dart years here. Their median is 35 complaints per year. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Floor shift, Automatic transmission, and Vacuum.

What are common problems with a 2014 Dodge Dart?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (132 of 371), then Engine (104) and Electrical system (74). Those filings include 20 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2014 Dodge Dart more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Dart has 1,171 complaints, 121 per year, and the 2015 has 525 complaints, 35 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

Has the 2014 Dodge Dart been recalled?

The 2014 Dodge Dart has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Dodge Dart?

Owners have filed 371 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Dart with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Dodge Dart get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Dodge Dart is 28.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Dodge Dart use?

5W-20 full synthetic (2.0L and 2.4L; 1.4L turbo may differ)

What does NHTSA recall 25V-674 cover on the Dodge Dart?

Recall 25V-674 covers certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles: the shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into Park and allowing rollaway.

What generation is the 2014 Dodge Dart?

PF generation (2013-2016).