Engine
1.4L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 527 of 528 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 355 of 528 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Power train
182 complaint records4 crash reports
"CAR SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL , WHILE IN PARKING LOT GOING 10 MPH. , SHIFTER COULD NOT MOVE IT , KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
146 complaint records4 fire reports2 crash reports
"My number 3 cylinder is the only problem. This had been the the third time I've had this problem in the last three years...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Electrical system
118 complaint records2 fire reports3 crash reports
"My number 3 cylinder is the only problem. This had been the the third time I've had this problem in the last three years...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ25002 opened Jun 2025 | closed Dec 2025 | Power Train | Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures - led to recall 25V674 On June 30, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of Recall 19V-293. |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V674000 | Power Train | 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... | Normally free |
| 19V293000 | Power Train | 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. | Normally free |
| 17V824000 | Equipment | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. | Normally free |
| 16V113000 | Electrical System | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. | Normally free |
| 15V542000 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. | Normally free |
| 14V800000 | Tires | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Dart Aero vehicles manufactured August 24, 2014, to October 28, 2014. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025541 2025-10-09 | Powertrain | 20,117 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the shifter cable may detach. As a result, the transmission may not shift gears when the shifter is moved. |
| 2024548 2024-08-15 | Label | 314,717 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". |
| 2019183 2019-04-12 | Powertrain | 20,117 | Issue: On certain cars equipped with an automatic transmission, the shifter cable may detach. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. |
| 2017663 2017-12-22 | Accessories | 7,391 | On certain vehicles equipped with the Roadside Emergency Kit containing a Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. |
| 2016099 2016-02-29 | Powertrain | 91 | Certain vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle may contain an engine control module (ECM) that lacks one of three levels of fault detection software. |
Show 2 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015382 2015-08-27 | Powertrain | 3,376 | On certain vehicles, a defect in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) mounting bracket may cause the printed circuit board solder joints to separate, resulting in an electrical open circuit in the TCM. |
| 2014581 2014-12-19 | Lights And Instruments | 112 | On certain vehicles, a fault in the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) could cause the vehicle to fail to display the low pressure telltale when low tire pressure is detected. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31-001-25 REV. B Aug 2025 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. | |
| 9100645 Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only. | |
| 9100653 Aug 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only. | |
| 31-001-25 REV. A Aug 2025 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. | |
| 31-001-25 Aug 2025 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| U90 - Parts Ordering Sep 2024 | Unknown Or Other | U90 - Parts Ordering | |
| 09-018-24 Aug 2024 | Engine | "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. | |
| 100096 Aug 2024 | Unknown Or Other | U90 Parts Ordering | |
| 31-001-24 Jul 2024 | Structure | "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. | |
| S1408000384 Jan 2024 | Electrical System | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On | |
| 9100229 Sep 2023 | Suspension | LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect. | |
| S2325000007 Sep 2023 | Electrical System | MIL/check engine lamp comes on after performing U90 recall PCM software update. | |
| 9100226 Sep 2023 | Electrical System | Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. | |
| RecallU90 Aug 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Emissions Recall U90 - Catalyst Efficiency | |
| 93023 Aug 2023 | Equipment | Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B) | |
| 93120 Aug 2023 | Equipment | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC | |
| 9100196 Jul 2023 | Equipment | Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used | |
| 0700723 May 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant | |
| RecallU90 Apr 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Emission Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency | |
| 1804823 Apr 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK | |
| 0900323 Apr 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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. | |
| S1408000384 Feb 2023 | Electrical System | Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On | |
| 3100123 Feb 2023 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. | |
| 88806 Jan 2023 | Equipment | Warranty Bulletin D-23-01 - (XB1) 2.4L Engine ? Select 2014 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL), 2017 - 2018 Jeep Compass (MP), 2015 - 2018 Jeep Renegade (FWD/AWD) (BU), 2013 - 2016 Dodge Dart (PF), 2015 - 2017 Chrysler 200 (UF), 2016 - 2018 Fiat 500X (FWD) (FB), (AWD), 2015 - 2018 Ram... | |
| 09-003-23 Jan 2023 | Service Brakes | 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. | |
| U90 Combo Rev5 Dec 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Emission Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency | |
| 31-002-22 Dec 2022 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. | |
| 09-013-22 Dec 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. | |
| 3100122 Aug 2022 | Structure | Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural... | |
| 9003354 May 2022 | Power Train | Fiat C-635 Dual Dry Clutch (DDCT) Automatic Transmission Fluid Fill The Fiat C-635 DDCT and C-633 DDCT are shipped without fluid. Fill per DealerConnect procedure: "draining, filling and level check" | |
| S2209000004 Apr 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. | |
| 9004509 Mar 2022 | Power Train | Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold | |
| CSNW20 Jan 2022 | Power Train | Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module | |
| W20 Jan 2022 | Power Train | Powertrain Control Module. | |
| S2108000163 Jul 2021 | Electrical System | No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration | |
| S2109000004 Jul 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle. | |
| 9004386 Jun 2021 | Electrical System | WIRING, Body Before replacing this harness, please contact FCA Redacted Content to see if a repair kit is available for your application. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please email pictures of harness defects to FCA Redacted Content | |
| W20 Combo Phase4 Apr 2021 | Equipment | Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module | |
| W20 Apr 2021 | Power Train | Customer Satisfaction Notification W20 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module | |
| S2008000113 Rev. Apr 2021 | Power Train | No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message | |
| S1608000226 Apr 2021 | Electrical System | Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Midtronics Charger Update Process | |
| S2008000113 Apr 2021 | Electrical System | No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message | |
| S1821000001 Apr 2021 | Power Train | Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders | |
| S16080002261 Apr 2021 | Equipment | Battery Tester Warranty Code Procedures, Medtronic Update Process | |
| 9004009 Apr 2021 | Power Train | Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. | |
| S1809000007 Rev. Mar 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption. | |
| S1408000259 Rev. Feb 2021 | Equipment | Radio Display Screen Goes Blank During ABS Activation, HVAC Controls And Blind Spot System Operate Intermittently, Cluster Warning Chime Goes Off | |
| S1408000259RevA Feb 2021 | Lane Departure | Radio Display Screen Goes Blank During ABS Activation, HVAC Controls And Blind Spot System Operate Intermittently, Cluster Warning Chime Goes Off | |
| 051680721A Feb 2021 | Back Over Prevention | Suspected noise at the rear shocks. | |
| S2108000027 Jan 2021 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CEL, Check Engine Lamp On, DTC P0339 Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent | |
| 31-002-20 Oct 2020 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels. | |
| 3100220 Oct 2020 | Structure | Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels. | |
| S2008000129 Aug 2020 | Electrical System | No Start, No Crank | |
| S2008000113 Aug 2020 | Engine | No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle | |
| 09-006-20 REV. B Jul 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine. | |
| 0900620 Jul 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine. | |
| S2008000093 Jun 2020 | Electrical System | Blind Spot Or Park Assist Warnings, False Activation | |
| 09-006-20 REV. A May 2020 | Engine | 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine. | |
| 09-006-20 May 2020 | Engine | 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine. | |
| 23-015-20 Apr 2020 | Equipment | Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
Showing 60 of 204 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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