2014 Dodge Dart: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · Transmission · 67,431 miles · MA · crash

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in a drive-through, the vehicle suddenly lost power and failed to restart. The gear shifter failed to shift into drive or reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle then suddenly shifted into reverse and crashed into the vehicle behind. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not repaired. The local dealer was contacted. 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 failure mileage was 67,431.

Filed Aug 28, 2022 · Electrical, Transmission · TX

When driving vehicle at 40+ mph and making a turn the vehicle then stalls, loosing power and the transmission will not resume acceleration after turn is completed. We had to pull the vehicle off the road and out of traffic because of power loss. The vehicle check engine light was illuminated prior to experiencing problem. A dealership in Oklahoma City, OK confirmed a transmission malfunction code.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Electrical · 50,405 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the battery warning indicator was illuminated. The contact was able to start the ignition and heard an abnormal noise. The contact was able to drive home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 50,405.

Filed Apr 4, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 129,059 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge dart. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and stalled. Also, the battery indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The contact called keller motors inc (1795 s perryville blvd, perryville, mo 63775, (573) 547-1002) and was informed that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted via email, but they did not respond. The failure mileage was 129,059.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 60,000 miles · AL

Went to get in my car and the alarm system activated and it will not start. Also the motor consumes oil at an alarming pace to the point I have to take oil with me when I go anywhere. Because if I don't it will get low and the car will lose all power while I'm driving down the road. This is unsafe and needs to be fixed asap especially since I have kids. Car still will not start

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 35,600 miles · NC

While driving my vehicle, it stalled. While driving! Completely shut off. Lost powering steering, brakes. Battery light came on, but lights and radio was still on. Tried to start it up multiple times until finally at the fifth try it stated and drove like nothing ever even happened.

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Transmission · 59,700 miles · MA

2014 dodge dart aero approx. 59700 miles, automatic transmission transmission will shift into neutral. Large clicking noise from left under hood. At times will loose gear, specific to first and reverse. Burning smell. Can reset, with a standard obdii but will not last long. This is not a recall VIN but this car is very unsafe to drive with its constant transmission shifting, loss of power and potential road hazard. There needs to be an immediate recall based on potential life threatening accident.

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 Jan 24, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 15,000 miles · NY

I would like to voice my opinion on a safety issue involving these cars with the 2.4 liter engine. These cars are using oil, way faster than they should. The cars stall out losing all power and steering if the oil becomes too low. There isn't any indicator light that you are low or any sign until it happens. Currently my car is using just shy of a quart of oil every 1k miles and this is acceptable in dodge's eyes. They advertise these cars to go 6-8k miles between oil changes - no more than 10k miles! Well, at 5.5 qt capacity... You will always run out plus some before a change is due! I have seen many people commenting about their vehicle stalling out on highways, etc without any warning. Majority of people I'm sure are not thinking to check their oil on their new car with every gas fill up to be sure the level is ok. This is totally unacceptable! These cars use the 0w20 synthetic oil and it averages about $9 a qt. This is doubling the cost of oil changes since you need to fill it up several times in between. Plus where is this oil going? Mine has recently started sputtering and will be taking it back to the shop .. Again.. Have a feeling this oil is pooling somewhere and now causing a clog in something!

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 37,000 miles · MD

Vehicle was purchased used november 2016. Vehicle has around 37000 miles. While driving the vehicle it will randomly have complete loss of power and the battery light would turn on. Also, when I would try to start the vehicle after it shut off it would take a few attempts to start the vehicle again. In the past week it had happened 4 times. I have noticed it happens within 10 minutes of turning on the car and it has been sitting for 6+ hours. In one incident I was turning onto a major road and it shut off while cars were coming. This is an extreme hazard toward my safety and others.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 5 miles · CA

Bought a 2014 dodge dart 2 years. Had no problems with it till recently when car started to shut off while running in motion. I lost power steering control and power to the whole car. Incident happened on four different occasion. Three times on residential road and once on freeway. Completely a safety issue and has put my life in danger multiple times. Electronic throttle control, electronic stability control light, and check engine light turned on. Contacted chrysler dodge and their solution was to have me tow car to dealership and pay to have car serviced even though car is still under warranty. Car has put my life and the life of other people in danger multiple times and the company seems to not care even after contacting them formally with complaint.

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 27,000 miles · WA

This vehicle have had two occasions of master cylinder brake fluid loss and unexplained totall engine oil evaporation without warning that caused the loss of power while driving. Luckily it happened in city, not highway.