Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
The 2014 Dodge Dart has 372 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and the most, 132, concern transmission and drivetrain. EPA rates it 25 to 32 mpg combined, with a 5-year fuel cost of $11,200 to $13,420 at U.S. average prices. NHTSA gives it 5 overall stars. There are 4 recall campaigns that may apply, covering transmission and drivetrain and brakes; of these, 1 was replaced by a later campaign.
Written by AI from public EPA and NHTSA data. Not a review.
Fuel economy
25–32 mpgcombined; city 22–28, highway 31–39; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$11,200–$13,420U.S. average; Ohio $10,010–$12,640 at local prices; every version of this model year; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026
NHTSA overall safety rating
5 starslowest across the versions NHTSA tested
Recall campaigns
4over its history, 1 replaced by a later one; check a VIN for open onesRepaired under campaign 19V293000? NHTSA's record says it still needs the newer remedy of campaign 25V674000.
Owner complaints
372filed with NHTSA; not adjusted for sales
Trims
NHTSA's VIN data lists these trims for the 2014 Dart. A trim's engine and numbers are shown as its own only where EPA names versions after the trim and no other version could be it; "seen with" means a source shows that engine on the trim, not that it was the only one. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 372 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Dart. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Power train
132
1
0
0
Engine
104
3
2
0
Unknown or other
75
1
1
0
Electrical system
74
3
4
0
Service brakes
60
8
1
3
Steering
20
5
1
0
Vehicle speed control
18
1
0
2
Wheels
12
3
0
10
Fuel/propulsion system
11
1
0
0
Suspension
11
3
0
0
Electronic stability control (ESC)
10
0
1
0
Structure
9
4
2
0
11 more parts
Air bags
6
4
0
14
Tires
6
1
0
0
Exterior lighting
5
0
1
0
Service brakes, hydraulic
5
0
0
0
Back over prevention
2
0
0
0
Engine and engine cooling
2
0
0
0
Forward collision avoidance
2
0
0
0
Latches/locks/linkages
1
0
0
0
Seats
1
0
0
0
Traction control system
1
0
0
0
Visibility
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Dart over its history, 1 replaced by a later one. A replaced campaign is listed at the end as history, not as a separate repair. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
Repaired under campaign 19V293000? NHTSA's record says it still needs the newer remedy of campaign 25V674000. A repair under the earlier campaign doesn't complete the later one: check the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup.
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. 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.
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 this recall is R63.
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.
Replaced by campaign 25V674000, as NHTSA's record says: history, not a separate repair. Cars repaired under this campaign still need the newer remedy.
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 is V34.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 268 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2014 Dart, the latest on Aug 16, 2025. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: electrical system (114), power train (63), equipment (55), engine and engine cooling (51), structure (31).
NHTSA defect investigations
Opening an investigation isn't a finding of a defect. Outcomes are as NHTSA's summary states them. A recall is shown as an investigation's outcome only where NHTSA's summary names it; other recalls NHTSA's file lists with it are marked as listed, not caused.
Investigation
Part
Opened
Status
Recall query RQ25002 Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
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Specs
EPA class: midsize cars. EPA greenhouse gas score: 7–8 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
Dart Front-Wheel Drive
1.4 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic (AM6)
Premium Gasoline
27 / 36 / 30
Dart Front-Wheel Drive
2.0 L, 4 cyl
Manual 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
25 / 35 / 29
Dart Front-Wheel Drive
2.4 L, 4 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
23 / 34 / 27
Dart Front-Wheel Drive
2.0 L, 4 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline or E85
24 / 33 / 27
Dart Front-Wheel Drive
2.4 L, 4 cyl
Manual 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
22 / 34 / 27
Dart Aero Front-Wheel Drive
1.4 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic (AM6)
Premium Gasoline
28 / 38 / 32
Dart Aero Front-Wheel Drive
1.4 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Manual 6-spd
Premium Gasoline
28 / 39 / 32
Dart GT Front-Wheel Drive
2.4 L, 4 cyl
Manual 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
23 / 33 / 26
Dart GT Front-Wheel Drive
2.4 L, 4 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
22 / 31 / 25
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data