The 2014 Dodge Dart has responsive handling and well-weighted steering, and overall, it goes around turns with confidence. Almost all trim levels also offer a comfortable ride, making it a good candidate for road trips.

The 2014 Dart comes standard with a 160-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. There are two optional engines: a 160-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder and a 184-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder.

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Transmissions include a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic, and all Darts have front-wheel drive. The Dart comes standard with cruise control, keyless entry, a folding backseat and power windows. As required in all new vehicles, the Dart includes airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system.

The Dart comes with either a 2.0-liter Tigershark, 2.4-liter Tigershark, 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo or 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir II four-cylinder. The latter engine on the list is the one you hear about that provides the top-level of performance.

If you absolutely have to buy a Dodge Dart, get the 2016 model year. The 2016 model is the most reliable year of Dodge Dart, mainly because it lacked the significant issues of its predecessors. As per CarComplaints, the 2016 Dart only has 300+ complaints and four recalls.

2.4-liter 4-Cylinder – This engine is a popular choice with drivers who want the most horsepower they can get in their Dodge Dart.

Overall the Dodge Dart reliability is 56.7 and that makes it not very reliable. The chart below illustrates exactly how this ranks compared to some other cars, but the average overall rating is 57 as some comparison.

The Dodge Dart, a major player in American motor history, made its debut in 1960 and ended production in 1976. The Dart returned in 2013 and was produced until 2016, delivering Dodge Brand power and style in a compact, efficient sedan.

The 2016 model is the most reliable year of Dodge Dart, mainly because it lacked the significant issues of its predecessors.

Dodge's first decent small car in decades debuted for 2013, but still fell short in the execution. The 1.4-liter turbo has enough power but sounds thrashy, and the optional automated manual transmission is unrefined and stumbles at low speeds.

The 2016 model is the most reliable year of Dodge Dart, mainly because it lacked the significant issues of its predecessors.