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All cars · Dodge Dart · 2014

2014 Dodge Dart. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index142100 = average car
Complaints146NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold83,858U.S. model year
Per 100K sold174complaints
Year rank#1 of 4#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.4L 4-cyl turboAuto (AM6)FWD28 / 38 / 32Premium$2,400
1.4L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFWD28 / 39 / 32Premium$2,400
2.0L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD25 / 35 / 29Regular$2,150
2.0L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD24 / 33 / 27Regular$2,300
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD23 / 34 / 27Regular$2,300
2.4L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD23 / 33 / 26Regular$2,400

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,200 and 71,800 miles. Median 40,000, from 260 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Transmission & drivetrain57,20030,800–86,00090
Engine37,00024,200–64,00080
Electrical38,30011,800–78,80052
Brakes32,80022,000–59,20038
Steering25,0005,400–45,60016

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine32%
Transmission & drivetrain23%
Brakes18%
Electrical18%
Wheels8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3722077017

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 25V674000 Oct 2025 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever And Linkage / Floor Shift

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 19V293000 Apr 2019 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect. 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.

    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.

    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

  • 15V800000 Nov 2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum

    Defect. 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.

    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.

    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

  • 15V542000 Aug 2015 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedRecall 19v-293 post remedy failures20252025
ClosedBrake power assist failure20152015

Manufacturer communications 268

Dodge filed 268 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2013470635108,692Transmission & drivetrain
201414214683,858Engine
201522619387,908Engine
201624713253,484Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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