This page covers 4 recalls, 357 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Dodge Dart.
27–30 mpg combined
7.8–8.7 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2014 Dodge Dart centers on the powertrain and brakes. Transmission issues draw the highest complaint volume, with owners frequently describing the shift cable disconnecting or losing its connection to the transmission, resulting in the inability to shift into park, unexpected gear behavior, or the car failing to start. Some owners report the transmission becoming unresponsive while driving, requiring a restart to restore normal operation. Brake complaints are the second notable cluster, with owners reporting brake booster failure. Several reports describe engine oil leaking onto the brake booster as the apparent trigger, though the core symptom owners cite is loss of normal braking feel or booster function. Engine complaints round out the top three reported systems, though those narratives are more varied and don't consolidate around a single symptom the way the shift cable and brake booster reports do.
357
Total Complaints
20
Crash-Related
7
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Dodge Dart has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the automatic transmission, which can unexpectedly drop into neutral or fail to hold the vehicle in park, raising the risk of a rollaway or loss of power while driving.
Two of the recalls address the transmission shifting issue from different angles: the transmission control module can fail and cause the transmission to slip into neutral without warning, and the shifter cable can detach from the transmission, leaving the driver unable to shift into park even when the lever is moved there. Both conditions can allow the vehicle to roll away on a slope. There is also a brake concern affecting certain vehicles with 2.0L or 2.4L engines: engine oil from the vacuum pump can seep into the brake booster and damage it internally, reducing the power assist that helps the brakes work and lengthening the stopping distance.
At a glance
What can fail
The shifter cable can disconnect from the transmission, stopping the vehicle from shifting into park and disabling the park function.
What the fix does
Chrysler will complete a repair to restore the shifter cable connection and park function. Instructions will be sent when the repair is ready.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The shifter cable bushing on the transmission may wear out or fail, causing the shift cable to disconnect from the transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission-side shifter cable bushing at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine oil from the vacuum pump may leak into the brake booster and damage an internal component.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake booster for oil. If clean, replace the vacuum tube. If oily, replace the vacuum pump, tube, booster, and master cylinder.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission control module may fail, causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission control module and bracket at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
