Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Dodge Dart
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Dodge Dart has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 373 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V674000 Detached Shifter Cable May Cause Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V293000 Shifter Cable Bushing May Detach From Transmission NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V800000 Power Brake Booster Contamination NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V542000 Transmission Control Module Failure NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 133 complaints
- Engine 104 complaints
- Unknown or Other 75 complaints
- Electrical System 74 complaints
- Service Brakes 60 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
Of the 373 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 373 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Dodge Dart has a high number of owner complaints, especially for the powertrain and engine. Four recall campaigns address significant issues related to transmission and brake systems. The frequency and severity of these issues indicate below-average reliability. Limited data provides a basis for these conclusions, so results may vary for individual vehicles.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 80,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | very common |
| Engine | 70,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Service brakes | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery inspection and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Brake warning lights
- Engine oil leaks
- Unexpected transmission shifts
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Dodge Dart at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.