What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2014 Dodge Challenger

Typical pattern

10.7% of complaints about the 2014 Dodge Challenger came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2014 vehicle — around the middle of the 195 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (62 complaints), typically at 4.0 yr or about 40,254 miles.

Complaints
215
Median age at failure
4.3 yr
Median mileage
40,000 n=161
Crash / fire / tow
17.2% of reports
Safety recalls
5 1 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
62 reports · 40,254 mi
4.0 yr
17.7%
Engine
36 reports · 40,000 mi
5.2 yr
8.3%
Steering
19 reports · 49,800 mi
5.6 yr
5.3%
Air bags
18 reports · 36,000 mi
4.3 yr
61.1%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

19V018000 2019-01-15 Do not drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

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.

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.

18E053000 2018-07-12
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 to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its curren

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

17V741000 2017-11-21
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

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.

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

17V435000 2017-07-10
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

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.

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.

14V634000 2014-10-08
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

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.

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Air bags mileage not reported 7 mo in service crash / fire / tow
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GATE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, NECK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags 24,600 mi 1.5 yr in service crash / fire / tow
I WAS AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN IT TURNED GREEN I SLOWLY STARTED TO GO. MY WINDSHIELD WAS FOGGING UP AND A SAW A LITTLE BIT OF SMOKE. BEFORE I KNEW IT MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. DRIVER AIRBAG AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
Air bags 13,000 mi 1.7 yr in service crash / fire / tow
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND KNEES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Engine 14,860 mi 11 mo in service
MY 'OIL CHANGE RECOMMENDED' LIGHT COMES ON AT START UP AND GOES OFF. AFTER I RECEIVED THE OIL CHANGE THIS MORNING THE LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF, I SAW THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM HE WILL FIX IT FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. HE DID INFORM ME HE JUST REPAIRED THE SAME PROBLEM FOR TWO CHALLENGERS THIS WEEK. I'VE ONLY HAD MY VEHICLE 7 1/2 MONTHS. *TR

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