2014 Dodge Dart problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (99) · Service Brakes (48) · Engine (43)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
261 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift 2025-10-09 · campaign 25V674000 · 298,439 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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 re
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift 2019-04-11 · campaign 19V293000 · 298,439 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2015-11-25 · campaign 15V800000 · 105,425 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2015-08-25 · campaign 15V542000 · 23,564 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (268)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-08-16 · 31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Structure:body 2025-08-14 · 31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Structure:body 2025-08-13 · 31-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aluminum body panel corrosion repair aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-30 · U90 - Parts Ordering · Other
u90 - parts ordering
Showing the 6 most recent of 268 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-20 · Power Train · 67,431 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v674000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while in a drive-through, the vehicle suddenly lost power and failed to restart. the gear shifter failed to shift into drive or reverse. the…”
2026-10-06 · Unknown Or Other“why send out notifications about this recall a year ago and there is still no fix?? oct 09, 2025 manufacturer recall numbera0c nhtsa recall number25v-674 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available…”
2026-09-21 · Steering“the dealer - inflicted electric steering failure happened during the execution of recall v34. …”
2026-08-26 · Unknown Or Other“pulling back in to drive way, car wouldn't go into park and just cut off. took it to randy marion dodge of [xxx] of [xxx], and they're saying its the recall but there is not parts available to fix it because dodge hasn't released the parts. this my only car i have to have to means of transportation to get back in forth to work. meanwhile dodge sai…”
2026-08-12 · Power Train · 89,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle shuddered. the contact was concerned that the vehicle would independently accelerate and engaged the parking brake. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v674000 (power train); however, th…”
2026-08-11 · Power Train · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was physically rocked while in park(p) to enable the transmission to recognize the gear shifter position. additionally, the vehicle frequently failed to turn off while shifted into park(p). the contact had to cycle the gear shifter between park(p) an…”
2026-08-11 · Power Train · 105,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. the contact stated that upon shifting into park(p), the vehicle rolled forward and the system failed to recognize that the gear shifter was in park(p). the contact called the dealer, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. while at the dealer, the contact was informed that the failure was associated with nhtsa c…”
2026-08-03 · Power Train“in october 2025, fca issued recall a0c for the shift cable on my daughter’s 2014 dodge dart. beginning shortly after the recall was announced, we contacted multiple dodge dealerships on several occasions to have the recall repair performed. every dealership gave us the same response: the replacement part was unavailable, and we would be contacted w…”
2026-07-31 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v674000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not…”
2026-07-30 · Power Train · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v674000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that upon shifting into reverse, the gear shifter became stuck in reverse(r). the contact was able to shift out of reverse after several attempts…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.