146 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict CAUTION 55/100
“: The vehicle’s 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 at a different facility cost $1,500.00. Despite a total expenditure of $2,100.00, the steering failure persists. The defect”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Dodge Challenger owner
“Steering wheel locks up at while driving making it very hard to turn. The dealerships, wants $200/300 for a diagnostic fee and $3k to repair it. This has been reported for years now as you can se with the other complaints. Dealerships must be held accountable for such safety hazards. Thousands of these cars are on the road and millions of lives are in danger. You are our voice please speak up for the consumer. ”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Dodge Challenger owner
“On August 7, 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM, my 2014 Dodge Challenger caught fire in the trunk area where the battery is located. I had just parked at my location and was about to get out of the car when I noticed a strong burning smell and smoke coming from the rear. Flames were visible inside the trunk. The fire damaged the trunk interior, wiring, and surrounding components, but the battery still functioned afterw”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Dodge Challenger owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 15/01/2019 | Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module SAFETY | 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 dep |
| 12/07/2018 | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled |
| 10/07/2017 | Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator SAFETY | 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 powe |
| 21/11/2017 | Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator SAFETY | 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 alte |
| 08/10/2014 | Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator SAFETY | 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, an |
On the federal record it scores 55/100: 146 owner complaints (12.17 per year on the road) and 5 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 60 of 160 categorised reports.
The 2014 Dodge Challenger scored 55/100 on the federal record.