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2014 Dodge Dart transmission problems

The 2014 Dodge Dart has 125 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

125

Transmission complaints

22%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

3

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Dart transmission complaints by model year455 complaints2012: 455 complaints2013: 140 complaints2014: 125 complaints2015: 162 complaints2016: 72 complaints
Dart transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V674000TransmissionOctober 9, 2025 · 298,439 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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. The remedy is currently under development. 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.

19V293000TransmissionApril 11, 2019 · 298,439 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

15V542000TransmissionAugust 25, 2015 · 23,564 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

IT STARTED BACK IN APRIL. MY CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. IT STARTED FLASHING THE R ON THE DASH THEN NEXT TO THE GEAR SHIFT. I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP. IT THEN STARTED NOT GOING INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. NOT ONLY WOULD THE LIGHTS FLASH AT ME BUT IT WOULD SAY PLACE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL THEN DRIVE OR…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 11, 2019 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Dodge Dart have?

NHTSA has 125 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Dart transmission — 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Dodge Dart transmission?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the transmission: 15V542000, 19V293000, 25V674000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.