The Lemon Index2014 Dodge Dart.
The 2014 Dodge Dart is worse than average by owner complaints: 146 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 142, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 25 to 32 mpg combined. It's the best Dodge Dart year we track.
Worse than average. 1.4× the average car's complaints.
Worst year 2013
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 372 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Dart year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 20K to 71K miles on the car (260 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 30K–86K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 24K–64K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 11K–78K miles
Recalls 4
- transmission & drivetrain 2025
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 & drivetrain 2019
The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
- brakes 2015
In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.
Show all 4 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 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 dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 268 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Right Rear Spring Shifted In Upper Isolator And Possible Clunk Noise This bulletin involves…
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter: Before replacing this part, please call any one of the following…
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedRecall 19v-293 post remedy failures2025
- ClosedBrake power assist failure2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2200–2650 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
2.4 l engine stalls and dies at highway speeds. The car also uses a great deal of oil, with no evidence of a leak. Have had it in the shop several times. Mechanics do not know what to do with it. Seems like a faulty engine.
2014 Dodge Dart owner · NHTSA complaint 10984890
More owner reports
This vehicle have had two occasions of master cylinder brake fluid loss and unexplained totall engine oil evaporation without warning that caused the loss of power while driving. Luckily it happened in city, not highway.
NHTSA complaint 10874749
Car was warm, not hot or cold - just started driving. At a stop, car engine died (all lights were on, stereo playing). Tried restarting, car turned over, but would not start.
NHTSA complaint 11040555
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Dodge Dart reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 142; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Dart problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (32%), transmission & drivetrain (23%) and brakes (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Dart have?
4 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Dodge Dart get?
25 to 32 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Dodge Dart safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Dodge Dart problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,200 and 71,800 miles. The middle report was at 40,000 miles, from 260 complaints.
Does the 2014 Dodge Dart have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 23% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Dodge Dart cost in fuel a year?
About $2200 to $2650 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Dodge Dart have?
1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works