2014 Dodge Dart power train problems
132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Dodge Dart — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 12, 2026
“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…”
filed Aug 11, 2026
“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…”
filed Aug 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into…Campaign 25V674000 · Oct 9, 2025
- Shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmissionCampaign 19V293000 · Apr 11, 2019
- Affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM)…Campaign 15V542000 · Aug 25, 2015
Power Train problems in other Dart years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dart | 83 | 32% |
| 2015 Dart | 177 | 34% |
| 2013 Dart | 153 | 55% |
| 2012 Dart | 454 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Dodge Dart
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.