2014 Dodge Charger

Typical pattern

5.3% of complaints about the 2014 Dodge Charger 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 4.9 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (111 complaints), typically at 4.2 yr or about 50,000 miles.

Complaints: 530
Median age at failure: 4.9 yr
Median mileage: 52,000 n=360
Crash / fire / tow: 18.3% of reports
Safety recalls: 10 1 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System

0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y

Electrical system

111 reports · 50,000 mi

4.2 yr

16.2%

Steering

66 reports · 69,000 mi

5.7 yr

10.6%

Engine

61 reports · 60,000 mi

4.8 yr

16.4%

Power train

60 reports · 48,000 mi

4.8 yr

18.3%

Other

45 reports · 45,000 mi

5.7 yr

11.1%

Service brakes

31 reports · 42,780 mi

4.6 yr

22.6%

Air bags

28 reports · 77,992 mi

6.0 yr

57.1%

Speed control

23 reports · 28,000 mi

4.8 yr

26.1%

Structure

16 reports · 65,000 mi

4.2 yr

31.2%

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.

18V332000 2018-05-17

Electrical system:wiring

Chrysler (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 Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles 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 with

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.

17V097000 2017-02-14

Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

Chrysler (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, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

16V240000 2016-04-25

Power 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 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

16V043000 2016-01-28

Structure

FCA 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 the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.

A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

15V467000 2015-07-27

Air bags:side/window

Chrysler (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, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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

Steering 31,007 mi 1.2 yr in service

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERED, THE STEREO FAILED, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,007.

Steering mileage not reported 1.5 yr in service

WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED, A NOISE IS BEING HEARD, SQUEAKING, IN CERTAIN POSITIONS, STEERING IS OK BUT THE NOISE IS VERY INTIMIDATING, ALSO, THERE WAS NOISE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE BAY INTO THE CAR ONE DAY, IT STOPPED SO THAT'S OFF THE LIST, BUT AS I READ ONLINE, THE STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM IS COMMON AMONG DODGE OWNERS, AND DEALERS REFUSE TO FIX OR ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM, NOT TO MENTION THAT THE VEHICLE IS FAIRLY NEW..... LESS THAN A YEAR OLD.... *TR

Steering 9,600 mi 1.9 yr in service

MY DODGE CHARGERS POWER STEERING WOULD QUIT BOTH WHILE IN PARK AND DRIVE, WHEN IN THE CAR AND THE INCIDENT WOULD OCCUR YOU COULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON A TOW TRUCK DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Structure 4,400 mi 1.5 yr in service

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE FRONT BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SNAP THE BUMPER BACK ON USING THE PLASTIC PRONGS ATTACHED TO THE BUMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT IN ORDER FOR THE FRONT BUMPER TO HAVE DETACHED SOMETHING MUST HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO IT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY WERE CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,400.

Other Charger model years

How to read this

This is what owners reported, not a reliability rating. People file with NHTSA about alarming failures, not routine ones, and complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold.
Failure ages come from the incident date on each complaint, populated on about 83% of records. Mileage is shown where reported — NHTSA’s 2021 system change cut mileage capture to roughly 15%, so it thins out sharply after MY2020.
Every rank compares this vehicle only against others of the same model year. A 2025 car has not had time to accumulate five-year failures, so comparing early-failure share across years is meaningless.
Fourteen make-months distorted by media storms and mass recalls — Toyota in February 2010 ran 11× normal volume across 33 models — are excluded.
Recalls are manufacturer actions and authoritative; complaints are not. A recall listed here may already have been performed on any individual car. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.