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2014 Dodge Dart

Based on reports from 545 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
545
Crashes
38
Fires
13
Recalls
4
TSBs
268
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 545 complaints, 38 crashes, 13 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine stalls dies while driving

38 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
2

noise while turning

3 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
3

excessive rotor wear

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

115 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 39K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

143
0–30K
122
30–60K
78
60–90K
33
90–120K
14
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (143 reports) • Median: 39K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (115 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain115 (21%)
Engine105 (19%)
Electrical73 (13%)
Other72 (13%)
Brakes63 (12%)
Steering19 (3%)
Speed Control17 (3%)
Wheels & Tires17 (3%)

2014 Dodge Dart: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2014 Dodge Dart, with 115 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 38,700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 39K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2014 Dodge Dart, with 105 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2014 Dodge Dart, with 73 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2014 Dodge Dart, with 63 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

14
14
55
15
84
16
71
17
72
18
97
19
50
20
25
21
19
22
17
23
12
24
25
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Dodge Dart. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

15V542000Jan 2016

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.

15V800000May 2016

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.

19V293000Sep 2019

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.

25V674000

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Dart is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2014 Dodge Dart vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

545

Class avg

215

2.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 545 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2014 Dodge Dart: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Dodge Dart?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Dodge Dart is related to the drivetrain, with 115 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Dodge Dart reliable?
The 2014 Dodge Dart has 545 complaints, 38 crash reports, and 13 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2014 Dodge Dart problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2014 Dodge Dart have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Dodge Dart has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Dart problems start?
Based on 393 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 38,700 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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