2014 Dodge Dart: engine failure

Filed Sep 24, 2022 · Engine · CT

car has oil consumption issuwes wich will shut the entire car off.a recall fix was issued but the oil consumption still exists.a class action law suit was setteled but dodge is not extending engine replacement recall like they did once before.the care is a lemon and i feel unsafe to drive.i cant replace it or sell it due to this defect.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · MN

The parking brake is inoperable. The emergency brake mechanism in the rear calipers has become seized and pulling the e-brake lever will not engage the emergency brakes, which allows the vehicle to roll freely. Prior model year (2013) already have an active recall for this issue, however newer model years (2014-2016) do not.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Electrical · 47,200 miles · TX

I bought my 2014 dart brand new in january of 2015. As of today (4/9/18), it has 47,200 miles on it. I was taking residential roads to drop my daughter off at school, slowing to stop at a stop sign and turn right. I thought I slowed too much and needed to slightly accelerate to get me to the stop sign. When trying to accelerate, I realized the car had stalled, but all inside lights and radio were still on. The "battery" light (charging system light) came on and stayed on until I turned the car off. I tried to restart the car, but all it would do was try to turn over. I know it's not the battery, as it was replaced less than 6 months ago. All terminals/connections to the battery and alternator are not loose. After trying to restart the car twice, it finally started on the third try with hesitation. From there, I was able to continue to the school (less than a mile - it's only 1.3 miles from my house to the school). When I got back home, I let the car sit for roughly 2-3 minutes and restarted it again - no hesitation. After looking for answers online, I've found at least 34 identical problems with no explanation and no help from dodge/chrysler. (except for one or two engine replacements). (carcomplaints.com) I am scared to drive my car to work, as I don't want it to stall on the highway and get in an accident, especially because I have two children that are picked up from my work. This is only going to cause a fatal accident if something isn't done about this. We've had nothing but problems with this car (radio freezes and restarts intermittently, transmission will shift hard, etc.).

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Engine · 36,328 miles · FL

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 driving 100ft the car was still jerking as it was about to stall yet again. I get the car home and leave it parked to call the dealership. The only thing they kept asking me about or were concerned about was my oil and if I had been doing my oil changes. So, they obviously were aware of this issue with the engine failure and the oil. I told the dealership that I have complete documentation of every oil change having been done on time, every time and that I wasn't even due for my next oil change. The service department of the dealership still suggested I check my oil level. I check my oil and it's so low that nothing is on the dip stick, my engine was dry of oil without my oil pressure sensor ever having gone off and zero oil in my driveway. I called immediately and had the car towed to the dealership as it's a very dangerous problem and still under the powertrain warranty. The next day the dealership calls me to inform me that the information I have them was correct that there was no oil in my car, no oil leaks and no residue of oil to be found! They then proceeded to tell me that they've filled it with oil and I'm required to continue driving this dangerous vehicle that already almost had me tboned for another 1,000 miles to do an oil consumption test before chrysler will possibly approve me for a new motor that is still covered under the powertrain warranty. I was also told that they are aware of the issue of the motor just burning the oil in this car and that it's dangerous.

Filed Oct 27, 2017 · Engine · 33,000 miles · CA

Car was warm, not hot or cold - just started driving. At a stop, car engine died (all lights were on, stereo playing). Tried restarting, car turned over, but would not start.

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Engine · 50,000 miles · MD

In the past two weeks my car has stalled out 3 times and it has been unable to start back up. I've had the battery replaced and mechanics cannot determine the issue. The stalling has occurred between 2-5 minutes of driving and always while in motion. This has happened to me in the middle of morning rush hour on city streets each time and I have been lucky enough to pull over to the side before losing all momentum and being stuck in the middle of the road. When it stalls out all the dashboard lights flash on and the engine died. Two of the times happened after making a 90 degree turn, and one time it happened after just going around a curve in the road. It also seems to occur as I am accelerating or decelerating. When trying to turn it back on, the lights and electronics will turn back on but the engine will not turn. I have noticed several complaints for the same issue and I have looked up my VIN on the federal safety agency website but it is not under any recalls. I have already spent $265 + aaa towing fees on this issue. The three dates that this has occurred to me are: 3/17/17, 3/24/17, and now 3/27/17. I am keeping all my receipts and I will contact aaa to show the proof of their towing/service.

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle's power seized without warning. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Engine · 33,000 miles · NJ

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 wrong it could of been condensation.a month later the electric inside the car wasn't working. I took the car back and they said nothing was wrong. I also brought the car back because the engine was very loud and it was very difficult to shift into gear.they said the tires needed to be replaced and that is what was causing the loud noise. I replaced the tires and still had the loud noise and difficultly shifting. Each time I went to the dealership with these problems they made me feel stupid. Then on the evening of nov 29, 2015 with my 3 kids in the car, the transmission blew up. Clutch went to the floor extremely loud noises, metal pieces shooting out everywhere. I pulled over and shut the engine and we ran for our lives. There was liquid all over the road. Huge white puff of smoke covered the entire block. Metal bolts and pieces everywhere. We towed it to the dealership. Then on tues the service mgr called me and said it is not covered under warranty because it was caused by driver error. Said I was driving the car rough or someone was.. I am the only one who drives my car. I am a mother of 3 in my 40's and use my car for clients when showing houses. I have no idea what he means by rough driving. I asked him to explain and he said I don't know popping the clutch??? Not knowing how to drive a manual. Which I learned on one and had one ever since. They refuse to pay for rental car and refuse to fix the car. The car also has body damage from the shooting bolts.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Electrical · 22,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. After the vehicle was parked for several hours, the vehicle would start and then the engine seized. The contact stated that the battery warning light would be illuminated at the time of the failure. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned off and restarted that it would reset and the issue would not be present. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.