2014 Dodge Challenger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Challenger years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Dodge Challenger. That ranks 5th out of 16 Challenger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (62 complaints, 42%), typically at around 40,127 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 5 fires, 16 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 149owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Dodge Challenger problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 62 | 42% | 40,127 | “chrysler jeep ram” (16%) | — |
| Engine | 36 | 24% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 20 | 13% | 47,150 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 12% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 9% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 8% | 8,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 7% | 43,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5% | 41,327 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3% | 49,466 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% | 6,316 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | 2,705 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | 58,050 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 31,400 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 51,050 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 11,970 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 51,113 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 57,362 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 40,254 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Dodge Challenger recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleDo not drive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, the check engine warning light illuminated, and an abnormal burning odor was coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted and…
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) I have two children and the vehicle has left me stranded about a dozen times because it will not even start. Upon research, this faulty part can also cause the vehicle to just stall at highway speeds. I have taken it to a 3rd-party mechanic, a Dodge…
The manufacturer's label under the hood states only add 134y refrigerant to the cooling system but the service port is not the correct size. I bought an adapter and added the 134a refrigerant and my cars cooling system isn't working correctly and my car ran hot as well as I had to replace a…
: The vehicleâs steering wheel intermittently hardens or "locks" while in motion, making it extremely difficult to maneuver and creating a severe safety hazard. This issue remains unresolved despite two separate professional repair attempts. The first attempt cost $600.00, and the second attempt…
Subject VIN sits in database as completed for Takata Airbag replacement completion during previous Passenger Air Bag NHTSA Recall; however, recent "Do Not Drive" warnings that include this year model now state that Driver Side Airbag has also been determined to now need replacement. Having been on…
Other Dodge Challenger years
← 2013 Challenger · 2015 Challenger →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 Challenger | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 Challenger | 19 | 2 |
| 2020 Challenger | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Challenger | 59 | 3 |
| 2018 Challenger | 75 | 3 |
| 2017 Challenger | 49 | 3 |
| 2016 Challenger | 78 | 1 |
| 2015 Challenger | 126 | 5 |
| 2014 | 149 | 4 |
| 2013 Challenger | 179 | 5 |
| 2012 Challenger | 253 | 6 |
| 2011 Challenger | 193 | 6 |
| 2010 Challenger | 299 | 7 |
| 2009 Challenger | 133 | 7 |
| 2008 Challenger | 10 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Challenger?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 62 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Dodge Challenger?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Dodge Challenger a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Challenger model years, the 2014 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.