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2014 Dodge Challenger Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Dodge Challenger, most often about the electrical (42% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles). It is 5th of 16 Challenger model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2014 Dodge Challenger problems
Electrical
62 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…
Exterior lights flash constantly when car is parked and turned off. Sometimes the lights don't flash, they simply will not turn off at all after car is turned off. Has had a relay replaced 3 times since the car was purchased at the end of 2014, the issue described has killed the battery numerous times. Nowadays the…
Engine
38 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…
Mopar safety recall for alternator diode is not being checked or repaired by my local dealership. Fuel leak: I have noticeable amount of fuel leaking from beneath my car. I brought the car into the local dealership and are telling me that a need a new fuel tank on a2014 Dodge Challenger with 33k original miles. The…
Steering
20 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist.
The power steering becomes very rigid and difficult when making a quick or slow left turn when driving on the roadways. In a parking lot the steering wheel becomes difficult to turn left as you maneuver out of a space. The steering becomes rigid as the car makes a groaning/grinding noise. The car also makes a…
Had to replace rack & pinion steering at 40,000 miles. Difficult to steer especially to the left. On one occasion when exiting a left hand curve the vehicle did not want to turn back to the right. I have googled the problem and have learned that there have been numerous reports of similar problems but Dodge has not…
Air bags
18 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The front seat occupant sustained injuries to the head and left knee that required medical attention. A police report was filed.…
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v018000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to brooklyn chrysler jeep Dodge ram ([phone], located at 2286 flatbush ave, brooklyn…
Fuel system
14 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles.
The alternator recall was replaced and three weeks later on 5/1 the call stalled out quit in the middle of the road and towed the car to the dealer on the next day (saturday). Dealer could not get to it until tuesday. Again, I notice fluctuations in the fuel system week of june 7th. Gas gauge did not move for week…
2014 Dodge Challenger srt with 17505 miles on it from new. Without warning, fuel pump cut out while driving on highway at 65 MPH; motor died and the car shut down (including power steering). Luckily, was able to coast to stop on highway shoulder without crash. Had it not been a weekend with light traffic, could have…
Transmission
12 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles.
I am wanting to complain about how long this part is taking to fix the recall p60 alternator problem. Chrysler known about this problem july last year, finally issued a recall end of november and states that there is no part to fix at current time. My Challenger is an everyday driver. I drive on interstates and hwys…
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while her husband was driving out of the driveway at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated and drove for approximately 3/4's of a mile downhill. The driver stated that the brakes failed to slow the vehicle. Additionally, the driver…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 7%This morning while I was driving down a curvy dark country road at about 60 miles per hour, the car just shut off, all power was lost. Lights and everything. Lost power steering, power brakes, all lighting. We were very lucky we did not crash, but this issue is very dangerous. I believe that this vehicle should be…
??? What can I do when a dealer service dept. Lie about replacement due to recall. On 01/04/18 my Dodge Challenger was tow to the dealer, alternator & batt were replaced. I ask if the air bags could be replace due to another recall, I was told yes. Picked up the car on 1/08/18 ask about the a/bs and was told yes. 6…
Brakes
8 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
The following occurred during normal driving conditions over a period of two weeks with warning lights on: vehicle displayed ABS and traction control warning lights simultaneously. Then suddenly the car, an automatic transmission, would not shift out of first gear. Local dealership service dept stated the computer…
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, when the vehicle stalled and lost motive power in the roadway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Dodge Challenger recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2014 Dodge Challenger
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Challenger?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (62 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); engine (38 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); steering (20 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 15, 2019 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Dodge Challenger?
- It is 5th of 16 Challenger model years by number of complaints, with 149 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.