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2014 Dodge Dart: common problems and reliability
An average Dart year.
371 owner complaints, most about power train. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Dart?The 2014 Dodge Dart has 371 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Dodge Dart vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Dart years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Dart?
Across the 4 Dart model years we track, complaint volume runs from 257 (2016) to 1,171 (2013). With 371 complaints, the 2014 Dart sits below the model's median of 525.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 Dart
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Campaign 15V800000Chrysler 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.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 15V542000Chrysler (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.
power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Campaign 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, with owner experiences ranging from highly positive long-term reliability to severe and recurring mechanical failures.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Dart. See the full Dart owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Dart listings typically run $7,173–$8,594 across 2013 to 2016 model years.
Other Dart model years
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