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2014 Dodge Dart Owner Complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers, shown in full

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+7 complaints in 30 days
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Filed in the last 12 monthsReports filed with NHTSA in the trailing 365 days. Recent volume reflects attention and vehicle age as much as anything else.
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Reports on file since Jun 19, 2014

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Our database holds 368 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Dodge Dart. Each one is a report filed by an owner or driver and published by NHTSA without most of them being verified. A complaint is not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. Narratives are shown exactly as filed.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

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Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 11, 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 informed that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V293000 (Power Train) and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. After the recall repair was performed, the key failed to come out of the ignition switch after shifting into park(P). The contact was forced to move the gear shifter back and forth until hearing a clicking sound, and the key was able to be removed from the ignition switch. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

NHTSA ID
11756232
Incident
Feb 1, 2024
Mileage
105,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
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 gear shifter between park(P) and reverse(R) until a clicking sound was heard, allowing the ignition to disengage. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was previously repaired by the dealer, but the failure persisted. The contact later discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the dealer confirmed that parts for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NHTSA ID
11756199
Incident
Mar 1, 2025
Mileage
150,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 3, 2026

In October 2025, FCA issued Recall A0C for the shift cable on my daughter’s 2014 Dodge Dart. Beginning shortly after the recall was announced, we contacted multiple Dodge dealerships on several occasions to have the recall repair performed. Every dealership gave us the same response: the replacement part was unavailable, and we would be contacted when it arrived. We were never contacted, and the part remains unavailable. Before the recall could be completed, the recalled shift cable failed exactly as described in the recall. The vehicle became stuck in reverse and could not be shifted properly, leaving my daughter stranded. Because the vehicle could not be fully turned off, it remained in the ACC position, which discharged the battery and required replacement. When we contacted the dealership after the failure, they again stated the recall part was unavailable. I explained that leaving the vehicle unrepaired was unacceptable because it was unsafe and inoperable. The service advisor then told us we could pay out of pocket for a shift cable that the dealership could order and install, along with replacing the battery, and then submit a reimbursement request through FCA’s recall reimbursement program. We followed the dealership’s instructions, paid for the tow, the repairs, and submitted the required documentation. FCA denied the reimbursement, stating they could not process it because the recall remedy is still unavailable. This response is contradictory because the dealership was able to obtain and install a replacement shift cable immediately once we paid for it. If a repair part was available for a customer-paid repair, it should have been available to perform the safety recall at no cost. I believe FCA failed to provide a timely recall remedy, resulting in the failure of the recalled component, an inoperable vehicle, and unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses. I request that NHTSA investigate why the recall repair remains unavailable.

NHTSA ID
11754582
Incident
Jul 27, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 31, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11754008
Incident
Oct 15, 2025
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse, the gear shifter became stuck in reverse(R). The contact was able to shift out of reverse after several attempts; however, the failure recurred in the driveway. The contact stated that the failure persisted until the battery became drained. Several dealers were contacted and confirmed that parts and a loaner vehicle were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NHTSA ID
11753824
Incident
Mar 15, 2026
Mileage
150,000 mi
Transmission
Filed Jul 27, 2026

bushing fault and disconnection of gear shifter operation.

NHTSA ID
11753029
Incident
Jul 26, 2026
Transmission
Filed Jul 19, 2026

The current recall shows no remedy and life threatening problem can occur. Since no remedy available, driving this car poses risk to driver or other vehicles on the road.

NHTSA ID
11751345
Incident
Jul 1, 2026
Transmission
Filed Jun 30, 2026

there is an open recall since last year but no remedy to fix it. a warning light is on my car SERVICE SHIFTER. there is an open recall on this car and they have had more than enough time to come up with a way to fix this issue.

NHTSA ID
11747332
Incident
Jun 30, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to immediately turn off. The contact had to move the gear shifter back and forth for a while before park was recognized and the vehicle was turned off. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

NHTSA ID
11746229
Incident
Oct 9, 2025
Mileage
66,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 22, 2026

The contact's son owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the transmission was stuck in reverse(R) while the gear shifter was in park(P). The contact manually shifted the cable shifter out of park(P) from under the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the shifter cable was damaged. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

NHTSA ID
11745567
Incident
Jun 20, 2026
Mileage
96,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 11, 2026

I am filing a complaint regarding my 2014 Dodge Dart involving an open recall related to the vehicle's shift cable/park system. On May 29, 2026, I pulled into a parking space and attempted to shift into Reverse to straighten the vehicle. At that point, the vehicle became stuck in Drive and would not shift into Park, Reverse, or Neutral. I was unable to remove the key from the ignition, and the vehicle could not be safely operated. I had to secure the vehicle using the emergency brake and arrange for it to be towed. After contacting Dodge City of McKinney, I was advised to have the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection. The dealership later informed me that Recall V34 had been completed in 2021 before I owned the vehicle, but that there is now an open A0C recall involving the shift cable/park system. I was advised that the recall remedy and parts are not yet available The dealership inspected the vehicle and documented that the shift cable/grommet is deteriorated. They stated in writing that the vehicle is not roadworthy and provided an estimate of approximately $756.70 to repair the condition. I was advised that I may need to pay for the repair myself and seek reimbursement later because the recall remedy is not yet available. I have opened a case with Stellantis Customer Care and have written documentation from the dealership confirming the vehicle is not roadworthy due to the shift cable condition. My concern is that the vehicle has been deemed unsafe to drive due to a condition involving a system that is currently subject to an open safety recall, yet I am being told to pay out of pocket for repairs while the official recall remedy remains unavailable. I am requesting review of the recall status, clarification of my rights, and assistance in resolving this matter without requiring out-of-pocket payment for a potentially recall-related repair.

NHTSA ID
11743481
Incident
May 29, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed May 11, 2026

My transmission shift cable disconnected and prevented me from shifting my vehicle into park which is preventing my vehicle from shifting or my vehicle even being able to start. When calling the recall hotline for Dodge they said that a remedy is not available and there is nothing that they can do to repair it temporarily until a permanent fix is available. This recall has been acti6since October of 2025 but there still is no fix for the issue. So now I am supposed to go without a vehicle for however many more months which is going to cost me my job because I do not have a vehicle that will start or run. Dodge needs to get on this issue ASAP because I cannot afford to wait for a remedy.

NHTSA ID
11737022
Incident
May 9, 2026
Brakes
Filed May 1, 2026

Following up on case/tracking number 11734334 with further evidence that my VIN should be included in recall 15V-800. The auto shop investigated why my brake booster failed and it was specifically because of engine oil leaking onto the brake booster.

NHTSA ID
11735130
Incident
Apr 24, 2026
Transmission
Filed Apr 28, 2026

Following up on RECALL NOTICE. Some 2013-2016MY Dodge Dart vehicles may experience a transmission shift cable failure. A failure of the shift cable to maintain connection to the transmission can cause an unexpected and unrecoverable Loss of PARK (LoP) function and/or a vehicle movement in an unintended direction. Safety Risk A LoP function and/or vehicle movement in an unintended direction can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside the vehicle. No Remedy has been made for this issue. I have been dealing with this issue on my Dart for years.

NHTSA ID
11734396
Incident
Jun 1, 2022
Brakes
Filed Apr 28, 2026

My Dart is having the exact braking issue that’s included in the 15V-800 (FCA Recall R63) recall, but my VIN isn’t included in the recall. I just had a local shop tell me that the brake booster is the problem. I would like to be reimbursed for the cost that my local shop will be charging to repair it.

NHTSA ID
11734334
Incident
Apr 24, 2026
Mileage
146,340 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Apr 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission gear was inoperative. The contact restarted the vehicle for the vehicle to return to normal operation. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken back to the residence, and a dealer was contacted; however, the dealer stated that the remedy for the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

NHTSA ID
11732823
Incident
Mar 21, 2026
Mileage
114,000 mi
Filed Mar 27, 2026

The vehicle's shifter cable brushing was what was originally recalled. The dealership I visited informed me that the vehicle still has concerns about not being able to recognize when the car is in park. This means the vehicle is still unsafe to drive and a remedy has not yet been released for this. The dealership in question was Sky Dodge in Provo UT.

NHTSA ID
11727451
Incident
Mar 23, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11721393
Incident
Oct 20, 2025
Powertrain (other)
Filed Feb 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The contact several months ago, it became difficult to move the gear shifter from park(P) to reverse(R), or from park(P) to drive(D). There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted about additional information about the recall; however, the contact was informed that parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

NHTSA ID
11719110
Incident
Nov 21, 2025
Mileage
127,000 mi
ElectricalEngine
Filed Feb 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the driver’s side window failed to function as intended. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control warning light illuminated and, on another occasion, the vehicle failed to turn off as intended. The battery cables were disconnected, and the battery was removed from the vehicle. An unknown message about the electrical system was displayed. In addition, the RPM revved high while the vehicle was idling or being driven. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, oil stains were found on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. In addition, the gas cap lever failed to function as intended. The contact had to pull the panel on the driver's side door to manually use the button inside the panel to open the fuel filler door. The vehicle was taken to the private dealer where the vehicle was purchased for an inspection; however, the vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact related some of the failures to Manufacturer Recall Number: U90 (Catalyst Efficiency). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,367.

NHTSA ID
11715031
Incident
Jun 3, 2022
Mileage
114,367 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 12, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to function while shifting into park(P), and that the gear shifter was shifted several times to start and to drive the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

NHTSA ID
11710314
Incident
Jan 12, 2026
Mileage
149,000 mi
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Dec 31, 2025

As I read the above comments/complaints on the 2014 Dodge Dart, I have realized that we all are having the same issues with the recall, the car not engaging in park, and the Keyfob not working properly where it takes from 5-30 minutes to turn the car off because it is still in the acc mode. Now the car has started yet ANOTHER problem that it doesn’t want to start. I paid for a tow to the repair shop and they checked everything out and could find absolutely nothing wrong, no codes showing up, nothing. I had bought a new battery, was about to replace the ignition switch and/or starter but the shop had experience with Dodge 2014 before and the same issues with no apparent issues?? I did pay for another key and fob which wasted $200 because even afterwards the fob wouldn’t release due to the car not going into the park position 100% and I’m still having all these problems. It is definitely a safety issue and we all are left here driving this piece of junk that the manufacturer doesn’t seem to have any answer or as they say “remedy” for the issue. And that’s another thing- we are having ISSUES not an issue. This problem has more involved than the recall and for the amount of people that have submitted a complaint should be an eye opener for the manufacturer - because most people don’t even report it because they don’t know to and the service department is going to get the money! There is and has been something going on with the entire braking, parking, transmission, cable, the last recall my car I was told wasn’t affected however the brakes went out totally without any warning or problem before hand. Said there was fluid or something that messed it up and it cost me $2000 to repair it when the exact issue was going on with the dodge dart 2013-2014 but of course MY CAR was not in that recall even though it had the same problem as the cats which were affected by the recall. I’ll never never purchase another Dodge and would advise anyone else not to purchase one.

NHTSA ID
11708075
Incident
Oct 5, 2023
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Dec 20, 2025

No any lock brakes, a b s lights on brake lights on traction control lights on and no cruise control

NHTSA ID
11706261
Incident
Dec 7, 2022
Powertrain (other)
Filed Dec 11, 2025

In October I brought my car in due to my car not correctly going into park. It almost fully gave out the time the recall started for dodge darts gear shifter, though there were times my car wouldn’t go into park and release the key months before. The shop ran codes that mentioned the ignition switch. They replaced the ignition switch hoping that’d fix the problem, but it didn’t. They brought it to a dodge dealership to have it reprogrammed hoping it’d allow the switch to work. After no success they looked further into the problem and dodge confirmed it was the gear shifting cable. When I called dodge to have them look into it more, they let me know there’s nothing they can do and refused the attempt to fix it, saying there’s no remedy. No other codes were mentioned, other than the ignition switch that was replaced / reconfigured by dodge. Dodge confirmed it was the gear shifter by looking at the part. Due to the shop not knowing what to do, and not being able to fix the problem I haven’t had the best experience with being able to obtain documentation. Their receptionist let me know they deleted the file on my car. Since then I’ve reached out asking for proof of documentation from dodge, and called dodge as well, but haven’t been given the documentation I’ve requested many times.

NHTSA ID
11704591
Incident
Nov 21, 2025
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine
Filed Dec 11, 2025

I have an open safety recall that has no available fix. My dealership confirmed they cannot repair it and advised me it may be unsafe. Because I cannot safely operate the vehicle, I am requesting a manufacturer buyback or financial assistance toward a replacement vehicle. Please escalate this to a case manager.

NHTSA ID
11704516
Incident
Oct 16, 2025

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