2014 Dodge Charger Problems

343 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict AVOID 19/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System109
Steering62
Engine61
Power Train60
Unknown Or Other45
Service Brakes34

In the owners’ words

“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started beeping with several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated that the windshield wipers activated, and the brakes locked up. The vehicle had experienced the failure in 2020, and the dealer replaced the alternator, which temporarily resolved the fail”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Dodge Charger owner
“Driver steering wheel air bag cartridge separated from steering wheel mount plate during a accident airbag cartridge deployed on impact and is Protruding 3-4inches from outside the steering wheel”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Dodge Charger owner
“ABS module needs to be replaced and they stopped making the part. Lights are on all the time with no cruise control and the advanced brake system no longer works. Nobody has the part. They do not make it anymore.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Dodge Charger owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
15/01/2019Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module SAFETYChrysler (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
12/07/2018Power 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
17/05/2018Electrical System:Wiring SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and
10/07/2017Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator SAFETYChrysler (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
14/02/2017Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle ShaftChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, poten
21/11/2017Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator SAFETYChrysler (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
27/07/2015Air Bags:Side/Window SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, an
28/01/2016StructureFCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking t
25/04/2016Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 1
08/10/2014Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator SAFETYChrysler 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

Questions owners ask

Is the 2014 Dodge Charger reliable?

On the federal record it scores 19/100: 343 owner complaints (28.58 per year on the road) and 10 recall campaigns, 6 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Dodge Charger?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 109 of 371 categorised reports.

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The 2014 Dodge Charger scored 19/100 on the federal record.

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