2014 DODGE CHALLENGER
210 complaints filed with NHTSA.
NHTSA Safety Rating
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 58 |
| ENGINE | 36 |
| STEERING | 18 |
| AIR BAGS | 17 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 14 |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 |
| SEATS | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| WHEELS | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
Recalls (5)
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.
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 t
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 disengagi
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 o
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 vehicle
Recent Complaints
On August 7, 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM, my 2014 Dodge Challenger caught fire in the trunk area where the battery is located. I had just parked at my location and was about to get out of the car when I noticed a strong burning smell and smoke coming from the rear. Flames were visible inside the trunk. The fire damaged the trunk interior, wiring, and surrounding components, but the battery still functioned afterward. There were no warning lights or prior issues before the incident. This pose
On August 7, 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM, my 2014 Dodge Challenger caught fire in the trunk area where the battery is located. I had just parked at my location and was about to get out of the car when I noticed a strong burning smell and smoke coming from the rear. Flames were visible inside the trunk. The fire damaged the trunk interior, wiring, and surrounding components, but the battery still functioned afterward. There were no warning lights or prior issues before the incident. This pose
On August 7, 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM, my 2014 Dodge Challenger caught fire in the trunk area where the battery is located. I had just parked at my location and was about to get out of the car when I noticed a strong burning smell and smoke coming from the rear. Flames were visible inside the trunk. The fire damaged the trunk interior, wiring, and surrounding components, but the battery still functioned afterward. There were no warning lights or prior issues before the incident. This pose
A car pulled out in .frount of me doing 45 he was making a right turn light turned yellow would of made the crossing but had to swerve to miss the car and hit a pole causing frount end damage,estimate repaired 6000.00to 7500.00 in damages air bags did not deploy police,officer. Made a report and said that they should of deployed in the report I just bought the car from dodge of Oxnard. And found out they do all of the inspections on the car and not one recall was done think the car was from âr
A car pulled out in .frount of me doing 45 he was making a right turn light turned yellow would of made the crossing but had to swerve to miss the car and hit a pole causing frount end damage,estimate repaired 6000.00to 7500.00 in damages air bags did not deploy police,officer. Made a report and said that they should of deployed in the report I just bought the car from dodge of Oxnard. And found out they do all of the inspections on the car and not one recall was done think the car was from âr
A car pulled out in .frount of me doing 45 he was making a right turn light turned yellow would of made the crossing but had to swerve to miss the car and hit a pole causing frount end damage,estimate repaired 6000.00to 7500.00 in damages air bags did not deploy police,officer. Made a report and said that they should of deployed in the report I just bought the car from dodge of Oxnard. And found out they do all of the inspections on the car and not one recall was done think the car was from âr
TL* 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 WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HUSBAND WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO SOME TREES. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CON
Mileage: 61,000
TL* 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 WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HUSBAND WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO SOME TREES. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CON
Mileage: 61,000
TL* 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 WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HUSBAND WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO SOME TREES. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CON
Mileage: 61,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING 70 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED, AND CONTINUE TO ROLL, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS GIRLFRIEND NOTICED A LIGHT COMING FROM THE REAR, AND WHEN SHE HAD EXIT THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAME COMING FROM THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHOLE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE IN FLAME
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING 70 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED, AND CONTINUE TO ROLL, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS GIRLFRIEND NOTICED A LIGHT COMING FROM THE REAR, AND WHEN SHE HAD EXIT THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAME COMING FROM THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHOLE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE IN FLAME
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EDWARDS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (1010 34TH AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501) AS THE MECHANIC WAS ABOUT TO PERFORM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V435000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE DEALER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND
A VIOLENT AUTO ACCIDENT AND NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED!?!? DRIVING EASTBOUND AT SPEED LIMIT AND A STOLEN EXITING OFF THE HIGHWAY HIT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR WHICH SPIN THE CAR AROUND AN HIT A POLE, GUARD RAIL AND SLAMMED INTO A ROCK RAVINE. AGAIN, NOT ONE AIRBAG DEPLOYED.*DT*JB
I WAS NEVER REIMBURSED FROM MY LAST RECALL WITH RECEIPTS FAXED AND UPLOADED ON SITE, AND NOW I MAY BE KILLED BUY MY AIRBAG, STILL WAITING FOR REIMBURSEMENT ON ALTERNATOR RUINING MY BATTERY AND BEING STRAINED MANY TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, I SHOULD REPORT YOUR LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY SINCE REPLACEMENT PART WASN'T AVAILABLE PROMPTLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE AT A STOP, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO BODY SHOP IN PITTSBURGH, CALIFORNIA. THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. A FEW DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND SEVERAL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED
Mileage: 56,931
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE AT A STOP, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO BODY SHOP IN PITTSBURGH, CALIFORNIA. THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. A FEW DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND SEVERAL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED
Mileage: 56,931
A FEW MONTHS AGO I NOTICED THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD SHAKE WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND ANY SPEED. THEN SUDDENLY THE SEAT STARTED HAVING TROUBLE SLIDING BACK AND FORTH WHEN TRYING TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE REAR SEAT. THEN THE SEAT STOPPED LOCKING IN PLACE AND MY HUSBAND OFTEN COMPLAINED THAT HE WAS FEELING THE SEAT SLIDE BACK AND FORTH. THEN FINALLY, ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO DURNING A RAIN STORM ON THE WAY TO WORK JUST ABOUT TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN TRAFFIC SUDDENLY STOPPED, I WAS UNABLE TO STOP STOPPI
Mileage: 75,000
I PARKED MY CAR IN BACK ROW OF A PARKING LOT TO AVOID DINGS. SET PARKING BRAKE. APPROXIMATELY 1 HR LATER MY CAR WAS SEEN ROLLING ACROSS PARKING LOT AND IMPACTED ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. I WENT TO DEALER WHO AFTER I EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPEN SAID HE SAW NO RECALLS AND WOULD NOT COVER. I THEN CALLED DODGE SRT AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAD TRANSPIRED. ON HOLD 2 SEPARATE TIMES . DODGE SRT PREMIUM ISSUED ME A CASE# OF 34483211 ON JUNE 6 2018 AND ASKED ME TO BRING CAR INTO DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED. ONCE CA
Mileage: 23,458
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE HOOD WAS OPENED AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS SMOKING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT PART OF THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAI
Mileage: 70,072
CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END CRASH AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.CAR WAS MOVING.
Mileage: 45,000