2014 Dodge Dart Service Brakes Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 6, 2026 · 60 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2014 Dodge Dart, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 32,764 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake booster” (12% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Brake booster: mentioned in 7 of 60 complaints (12%)
  • Service brakes hydraulic: mentioned in 7 of 60 complaints (12%)
  • Pedal depressed: mentioned in 5 of 60 complaints (8%)

At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?

Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 11%
10k–25k miles7 · 18%
25k–50k miles13 · 34%
50k–75k miles9 · 24%
75k–100k miles3 · 8%
100k–150k miles2 · 5%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 60 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.

Dodge Dart service brakes complaints by model year

Peak: 2012, with 252 complaints
2012: 25220122522013: 232013232014: 602014602015: 652015652016: 26201626

n = 426 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearService Brakes complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2016 Dart2610%63,132
2015 Dart6512%55,500
2014 Dart6016%32,764
2013 Dart238%94,000
2012 Dart25223%36,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2016, with 18 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 5201552016: 182016182017: 3201732018: 8201882019: 102019102020: 2202022022: 2202222023: 5202352024: 1202412025: 3202532026: 220262

n = 60 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuumNov 25, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V800000 · 105,425 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 27, 2012 to January 23, 2014 and equipped with either a 2.0L or 2.4L engine. In affected vehicles, engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster.

Risk: Internal damage to brake booster could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster grommet for the presence of oil. If no oil is found, the vacuum tube assembly will be replaced. If oil is found, the vacuum pump, vacuum tube assembly, brake booster and master cylinder will be replaced. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R63.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Following up on case/tracking number 11734334 with further evidence that my VIN should be included in recall 15V-800. The auto shop investigated why my brake booster failed and it was specifically because of engine oil leaking onto the brake booster.

Received May 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11735130

My Dart is having the exact braking issue that’s included in the 15V-800 (FCA Recall R63) recall, but my VIN isn’t included in the recall. I just had a local shop tell me that the brake booster is the problem. I would like to be reimbursed for the cost that my local shop will be charging to…

Received Apr 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11734334

No any lock brakes, a b s lights on brake lights on traction control lights on and no cruise control

Received Dec 20, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11706261
Dodge Dart
1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer Sedan (Black and White image), oblique view.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Niranjan Arminius, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2014 Dodge Darts have service brakes problems?

No. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2014 Dodge Dart (16% of the 372 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Dodge Dart service brakes?

Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do service brakes problems start?

The median reported mileage is 32,764 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2014 Dodge Dart?

The most frequent phrase is “brake booster”, in 7 of 60 complaints, followed by “service brakes hydraulic” (7).

Other 2014 Dodge Dart problems

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