2014 Dodge Dart: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 362 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
362
Complaints
4
Recalls
20
Crash reports
7
Fire reports
17
Injuries
71.3
Severity index
Severity index 71.3 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Dodge Dart ranks 74 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 47% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 125 | 34.5% |
| ENGINE | 103 | 28.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 74 | 20.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 73 | 20.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 65 | 18.0% |
| STEERING | 19 | 5.2% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 | 5.0% |
| WHEELS | 12 | 3.3% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 125 of 362 complaints (34.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 15 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V293000 | 11/04/2019 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 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. |
| 15V800000 | 25/11/2015 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 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, d |
| 15V542000 | 25/08/2015 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 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 neutra |
| 25V674000 | 09/10/2025 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.