2014 Dodge CHALLENGER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
148 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
35,150 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 106 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 60 of 148 complaints (40.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 35 | 23.6% |
| Steering behavior | 22 | 14.9% |
| Engine operation | 17 | 11.5% |
| Braking behavior | 14 | 9.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 8 | 5.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 4.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 60 |
| Engine | 36 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
Electrical System: 60; Engine: 36; Steering: 19; Air Bags: 18; Fuel/Propulsion System: 14; Power Train: 12; Unknown Or Other: 11; Service Brakes: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 40 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 28 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 25 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 40; 25,000 to 49,999: 28; 50,000 to 74,999: 25; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (40). 42 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2014: 14; 2015: 24; 2016: 5; 2017: 18; 2018: 19; 2019: 19; 2020: 22; 2021: 8; 2022: 4; 2023: 5; 2024: 3; 2025: 3; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 35 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 17 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10583529 · 2014-04-18 (April 18, 2014)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10583529 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10594640 · 2014-05-28 (May 28, 2014)
5 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING A BRAND NEW CHALLENGER, WHILE ON THE WAY TO WORK THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ABOUT 2 MINUTES AFTER THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE IN THE CARPOOL LANE GOING BOUT 63 MILES/HR. THE CAR WAS READING ABOUT 200 MILES TO EMPTY. THE FUEL SENSORS /PUMPS WERE NOT WORKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT IDLE IT RUNS ROUGH, WAS COMPARED TO LIKE VEHICLE THE IDLE IS NOT CORRECT. THE MILEAGE PER GALLON IS WAY UNDER THE ADVERTISED. ADVERTISED FUEL ECONOMY SHOWING 21 MPG COMBINED CITY/HWY. WE GET ABOUT 16 MPG CITY/HWY. WE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE SINC…
Owner-reported narrative. 380 miles reported. Look up ODI 10594640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10595696 · 2014-06-02 (June 2, 2014)
MY CAR HESITATES WHEN TAKING OFF SOMETIMES AND THE ENGINE IS TICKING LIKE IT HAS BAD VALVES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10595696 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10607440 · 2014-07-01 (July 1, 2014)
CAR DID A CURB CHECK AND THE STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE ALONG WITH EVERYTHING ELSE ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WITH THE WHEEL FALLING OFF AND FOLDING UNDER THE CAR TAKING OUT THE FRONT WHEEL WELL FENDER AND CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,570 miles reported. Look up ODI 10607440 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10617024 · 2014-07-28 (July 28, 2014)
THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING,PULLS RIGHT,SATELLITE RADIO GOES OUT.IT HAS HAD A TIPM AND TWO COMPUTERS IN ADDITION TO TWO WIRING REPAIRS ALONG WITH GAS IN THE OIL.THERE HAS BEEN FOUR OIL CHANGES IN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS ALONG WITH FOUR TIRE ROTATIONS.THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIPS FOR OVER THIRTY FIVE DAYS AND OUT OF SERVICE FOR OVER SIXTY DAYS FROM FEBRUARY 2014 TO IN THE SHOP AT PRESENT JULY 28TH 2014.I HAVE BEEN LIED TO .ASSULTED AND LEFT IN UNSAFE CONDITIONS ALONG THE HIGHWAY IN 110 DEGREE TEMPS. LEFT WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION AND I AN …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10617024 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10627160 · 2014-08-21 (August 21, 2014)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 14,860 miles reported. Look up ODI 10627160 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10628557 · 2014-08-26 (August 26, 2014)
BRAND NEW 2014 CHALLENGER SHAKER HAS OVER 6" OF WATER IN TRUNK'S SPARE TIRE CAVITY THAT SPLASHES ON BATTERY AND REAR FUSE BOX. THE TRUNK LEAKS ON BOTH TIRE WELL SEAMS AND INSIDE DRIVER'S REAR FENDER TO THE SPARE TIRE CAVITY ON INCLINE, DECLINE AND FLAT SURFACES. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CHECK YOUR TRUNK UNDER THE SPARE TIRE FOR WATER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 13 miles reported. Look up ODI 10628557 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10640703 · 2014-10-02 (October 2, 2014)
THE CAR HAS A WHINE WHICH COMES AND GOES AS THE CAR HITS AND MAINTAINS A CRUISING SPEED. TOOK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY HAVE STATED THAT IT IS A NORMAL CONDITION. ALSO CAR HAS A HESITATION UPON START FROM A STOP AND HAS TICKING FROM THE ENGINE BAY. TICKING WAS CALLED "NORMAL" BY DEALER. AM NOW WORKING WITH DODGE DIRECTLY TO NO AVAIL TO HAVE ISSUES RESOLVED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10640703 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V634000 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Reported: 2014-10-08 (October 8, 2014)
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.
Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V435000 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Reported: 2017-07-10 (July 10, 2017)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V741000 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Reported: 2017-11-21 (November 21, 2017)
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.
Consequence: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V018000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2019-01-15 (January 15, 2019)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗