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2014 Dodge Dart
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 373
- Received Jun 2014 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine suddenly shuts off while driving40 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Gear shifter fails to register Park22 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips19 complaints · 5.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V674000Chrysler (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.
- Recall #19V293000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Ignition key sticks or will not turnFirst signal: Jun 2020
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 21 crashes, 7 fires, 17 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| 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 (to Oct 2026) | 26 |
| Total | 373 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 40 | 11% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 22 | 5.9% | 20× | NHTSA recall #19V293000, #25V674000 |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 19 | 5.1% | 2.4× | NHTSA recall #15V542000 |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 17 | 4.6% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 15 | 4.0% | 16.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.8% |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 15 | 4.0% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 9 | 2.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 8 | 2.1% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 7 | 1.9% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 7 | 1.9% | – | |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 7 | 1.9% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 1.9% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 5 | 1.3% | – | NHTSA recall #19V293000 |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 4 | 1.1% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 4 | 1.1% | – | |
| Parking brake fails to hold or release | 4 | 1.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V674000October 9, 2025298,439 vehicles affected
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.
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. 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.
NHTSA recall #19V293000April 11, 2019298,439 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission; power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
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.
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 is V34.
NHTSA recall #15V800000November 25, 2015105,425 vehicles affected
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, damaging a component within the brake booster.
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 this recall is R63.
NHTSA recall #15V542000August 25, 201523,564 vehicles affected
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 neutral.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2014 Dodge Dart.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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