"2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Dodge Dart engine problems
severe 36 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100 · see engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
36
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
1crash
1fire
When does it fail?
Of the 36 engine complaints filed for the 2014 Dodge Dart, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
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150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 36 engine complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA engine complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering engine on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Emissions Recall U90 - Catalyst Efficiency
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ? Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ? Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2014 Dodge Dart engine cluster centers on excessive oil consumption and sudden stalling—often linked but sometimes separate. Owners document the engine burning or depleting 1 quart per 1,000 miles or more, with zero oil on the dipstick despite oil changes every 3,000–5,000 miles and no visible leaks. The car stalls without warning at any speed: in traffic, mid-turn, on the highway. No oil-pressure light activates before shutdown. When owners manually add oil, the car restarts and runs until oil depletes again.
A smaller but severe group reports stalling with confirmed adequate fuel and oil levels. These stalls also produce no warning codes, leaving dealers unable to diagnose or repair. One owner's engine caught fire at 27,970 miles; another's transmission exploded catastrophically at an unknown mileage, ejecting metal pieces. One engine seized at 7,000 miles.
Owners also report overheating starting around 50,000 miles, with coolant loss but no visible leaks. The car lacks dedicated oil-pressure and coolant-temperature gauges—only a red warning light, which comes too late. Motor-mount vibration and occasional no-start issues with white smoke round out the reports. Throughout, dealerships deny warranty coverage, blame driver error despite normal use, or simply refill oil and send owners back on the road with a safety risk unresolved.
Same Dodge Dart engine reports on nearby years: 2013 · 2015 · 2016
Failure modes owners describe
Excessive oil consumption / low oil stalling
Engine burns or depletes oil at abnormally high rates—owners report 1 quart per 1,000 miles or more, with zero oil on dipstick despite recent oil changes and no visible leaks. Engine stalls or dies when oil becomes depleted; no warning lights activate before stall occurs. Owners must add oil every 1,000–2,000 miles to prevent shutdown.
When: Begins as early as 7,000–22,000 miles; occurs throughout vehicle's life
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden stalling or dying at any speed, in traffic, turns, or intersections; No warning lights or oil-pressure indicators before stall; Engine restarts after stalling but dies again within 3–7 quarts of oil consumed; Steering becomes stiff when engine dies (loss of power assist); Transmission difficulty shifting after stall events; No visible oil leaks or driveway stains in many cases
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers perform oil consumption tests (requiring 1,000 additional miles of driving), replace oil pans, radiator caps, and thermostats; no permanent fix documented. Some owners instructed to check oil manually every 1,000 miles; others told to bring car in frequently for refills.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler TSB 09-001-12 references acceptable oil burn of 1 quart per 750 miles per spec. Some recalls issued but oil consumption persists post-recall. Class-action settlement reached but engine replacement not extended to all owners. Dealerships blamed driver error or rough driving despite normal usage patterns.
Engine seizure / catastrophic failure
Engine seizes or fails catastrophically due to oil starvation or internal damage. In one case, transmission exploded with metal pieces shooting from vehicle; another vehicle caught fire. Engines require replacement at very low mileage.
When: One engine blew at 3 months of ownership (Dec 2014, purchased July 2014); fire occurred at 27,970 miles; transmission failure at unknown mileage; seizures reported between 7,000–50,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loud knocking or unusual noises from engine compartment; White puff of smoke during startup or operation; Metal pieces or bolts ejecting from engine bay; Complete loss of engine power and ability to restart; Smoke or fire from engine compartment; Vehicle towed immediately, unable to drive
Repairs/costs cited: Engine replaced under warranty in at least one case (30+ days in shop for replacement). One transmission failure involved catastrophic metal ejection; dealership denied warranty claim, blaming driver error. One vehicle with engine fire was destroyed; fire department confirmed engine compartment origin.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Warranty denial citing driver error (rough driving, popping clutch) despite owner being experienced manual-transmission driver. Dealership refused to cover rental or repairs in transmission case. One owner indicated recall (U90 Catalyst Efficiency) was not applicable to their failures.
Stalling without warning (no oil depletion confirmed)
Engine stalls unexpectedly at various speeds and conditions despite adequate fuel and oil levels per owner checks. Stalls often occur mid-turn, in intersection, or on highway. No warning lights illuminate before stall; car may require multiple restart attempts.
When: Reported from 3 months to 50,000+ miles of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden loss of power while driving, in traffic, or at stop lights; Stalling during turns or lane changes; Engine dies on highway at 60 mph or higher; Loss of power steering when engine dies; No check-engine light or diagnostic codes stored; Car jerks or sputters before stalling, especially in cold weather; Stalls repeat multiple times in single drive or within miles of each other
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships cannot reproduce or diagnose the fault. Scanner hookups show no codes. One alternator was replaced but stalling persisted. Dealers suggest oil changes even when not due or advise frequent manual oil-level checks. No permanent repair documented.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealerships dismiss complaints, attributing stalling to needing an oil change (even 500 miles after service) or claim it is normal behavior. One dealer blamed an imaginary 'oil change timer' in the computer. Chrysler corporate cases closed without resolution; owner nearly charged for inquiry.
Overheating and coolant loss
Engine overheats repeatedly starting around 50,000 miles. Coolant level drops without visible external leaks; no internal leaks can be confirmed by dealership diagnostics. 'Engine Too Hot' warning light appears intermittently.
When: Starting at approximately 50,000 miles; pattern continues across multiple service visits
Symptoms owners cite: Engine overheating light illuminates; Coolant level very low without visible leaks; Overheating occurs at different driving conditions (stationary, slow speed, highway); No overheating issues initially reported
Codes mentioned: Cylinder 2 misfire (detected once after coolant issue)
Repairs/costs cited: Radiator hose clamp replaced; radiator cap replaced; cylinder 2 misfire code repaired. Coolant refilled multiple times; no permanent fix achieved. Shops cannot identify source of coolant loss.
Lack of oil-pressure and coolant-temperature warning systems
2014 Dart Aero lacks dedicated oil-pressure and coolant-temperature gauges on dashboard. Only a red-light warning is available if pressure/temperature becomes critically low, providing no advance notice.
When: Present from new; design issue
Symptoms owners cite: No analog or digital oil-pressure gauge visible; No coolant-temperature gauge visible; Only red warning light as failsafe, providing no gradual indication
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler advised owner that a red warning light would indicate low coolant or oil pressure. No gauges installed at dealer expense.
Bad motor mounts
Engine vibration during acceleration; vehicle shakes excessively when throttle is pressed. Vibration felt throughout car under load.
When: Reported at unknown mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Severe vibration and shaking during acceleration; Vehicle feels normal when idling; Entire vehicle vibrates when pedal is pressed
Repairs/costs cited: Bad motor mounts identified as cause
Synthesized from 36 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Crossing a busy road to the middle turn lane my 2014 Dodge dart stalled out and had a complete loss of power, leaving me in the middle of the road and I was almost tboned. I was quickly able to start the vehicle again to get into the middle turn lane where the car stalled out again. After several attempts I was able to start the car and turn around to head back home and off the road. While…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge dart. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not provided. Updated 02/15/2017*ct
Bad motor mounts, vehicle was vibrating while driving. While idling vehicle feels normal but if accelerator is pressed the entire vehicle shakes.
It seems when it is cool outside when we crank our Dodge dart that it sputters and sometimes dies in the middle of the highway sometimes failing to restart nobody can seem to tell me why it does this and I don't want a car I can't trust not to get my wife and kids hurt or killed
Purchased the Dodge dart rallye in july 2014. Dec 2014 the engine blew because of oil sludge in the engine. The dealership replaced the engine. The car was in the shop for 30+ days.feb 2014 the car would not start. After several attempts a loud noise and white puff of smoke came from the engine and the car started. Drove it directly to the dealership.they looked at it and said nothing was…
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Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2014 Dodge Dart?
It's a meaningful issue. 36 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Across the 29 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 25,000 and 60,000 miles, with the median around 36,328. A quarter of owners report trouble before 25,000; a quarter make it past 60,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Dodge/Dart.
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