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2014 Dodge Challenger Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20261 Critical Recalls
Daniel Wilson
2014 Dodge Challenger Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2014 Dodge Challenger has 210 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve electrical system and engine.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.6/ 10

Based on 210 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

58 27.6%

ENGINE

36 17.1%

STEERING

18 8.6%

AIR BAGS

17 8.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

14 6.7%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, accounting for 27.6% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 30 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2014 Dodge Challenger

The 2014 Dodge Challenger has 210 owner complaints in this dataset. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the most common complaint category, representing about 28% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2014 Dodge Challenger are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (58), ENGINE (36), STEERING (18).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 156 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2014 Dodge Challenger?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 30 of 30 systems

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

58 Reports28% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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 AN AMERICAN ON DISABILITIES AS I HAVE STATED TO CHRYSLER AND NEED MY CAR FOR MEDICAL REASONS.LAST WEEK I COLD NOT GET MY MEDICATIONS AND WENT INTO A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION CAUSING ADMITTANCE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT THE LOCAL HOSPITAL BECAUSE I HAD NO WAY TO GET MY MEDICATIONS.AUTO NATION DID OVER $2000.00 DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AT THE FIRST REPAIR. *JS

7/28/2014

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

8/26/2014

56 more complaints are available in this category.

ENGINE

36 Reports17% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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 SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUES AS THE CAR SEEMS TO BE A LEMON. WE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES NOW. WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW CAR SO THAT WE WOULDN'T HAVE ISSUES. VERY UPSET, FRUSTRATED, UNHAPPY. *TR

5/28/2014

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

8/21/2014

34 more complaints are available in this category.

STEERING

18 Reports9% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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

7/1/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 115 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.

10/8/2014

16 more complaints are available in this category.

AIR BAGS

17 Reports8% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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.

4/18/2014

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

3/16/2015

15 more complaints are available in this category.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

14 Reports7% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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 SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUES AS THE CAR SEEMS TO BE A LEMON. WE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES NOW. WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW CAR SO THAT WE WOULDN'T HAVE ISSUES. VERY UPSET, FRUSTRATED, UNHAPPY. *TR

5/28/2014

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 AN AMERICAN ON DISABILITIES AS I HAVE STATED TO CHRYSLER AND NEED MY CAR FOR MEDICAL REASONS.LAST WEEK I COLD NOT GET MY MEDICATIONS AND WENT INTO A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION CAUSING ADMITTANCE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT THE LOCAL HOSPITAL BECAUSE I HAD NO WAY TO GET MY MEDICATIONS.AUTO NATION DID OVER $2000.00 DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AT THE FIRST REPAIR. *JS

7/28/2014

12 more complaints are available in this category.

POWER TRAIN

12 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

MY CAR HESITATES WHEN TAKING OFF SOMETIMES AND THE ENGINE IS TICKING LIKE IT HAS BAD VALVES. *TR

6/2/2014

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

10/2/2014

10 more complaints are available in this category.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

10 Reports5% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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 INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING RECALL AS IT DESCRIBES SPECIFICALLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE. P60/NHTSA 14V-634

7/2/2017

IT'S RECALLED NEED IT FIXED SO I DON'T HAVE A WRECK

10/21/2017

8 more complaints are available in this category.

SERVICE BRAKES

7 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN ANIMAL AND INTO A RETAINING WALL. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.

3/10/2015

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET A SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED ON MY DODGE CHALLENGER'S ALTERNATOR FOR THE LAST FOUR MONTHS FROM SOUTH POINTE CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE LOCATED ON 9240 S MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 74133. I'VE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS EACH TIME NO INFORMATION CAN BE GIVEN TO ME ON WHY MY RECALL ISN'T BEING REPAIRED OR HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE. THE LAST TIME I CALLED ON 6/22/16 I HAD TO LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, THAT HAS STILL NOT RETURNED MY CALL. I'M GETTING THE RUN AROUND AT THIS DEALERSHIP AND FEEL AS IF MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS NOT IMPORTANT TO THEM. I WOULD THINK SOMETHING AS SERIOUS AS MY ALTERNATOR FAILING CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN WHILE I'M DRIVING OR AN UNDER HOOD ELECTRICAL FIRE WOULD BE OF CONCERN BUT APPARENTLY IT ISN'T TO SOUTH POINTE. PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS RECALL REPAIRED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED DUE TO THE RAPID ALTERNATOR FAILURE THAT I MAY EXPERIENCE WITH MY VEHICLE.

7/4/2016

5 more complaints are available in this category.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

5 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

MY SON LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, LIGHTS AND STEREO WENT CRAZY. CAR SHUT DOWN AND LIGHTS AND STEREO STILL GOING WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED TO TOW TO HOUSE 40 MINUTES LATER. HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TERMINAL TO SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN. FORTUNATELY MY SON WAS NOT HURT OR ANY ONE ELSE.

7/2/2017

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 INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING RECALL AS IT DESCRIBES SPECIFICALLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE. P60/NHTSA 14V-634

7/2/2017

3 more complaints are available in this category.

SEATS

5 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ADJUSTING THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TO MOVE THE TRACK BACK AND FORTH, THE PARTS FRACTURED AND THE SEAT FAILED TO SECURE BACK ON THE TRACK. THE DEALER (CHRYSLER IN OTTAWA, 510 E NORRIS DR, OTTAWA, IL 61350, (866) 374-5828) INDICATED THAT THE SEAT TRACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO RECALL SOLUTION OTHER THAN THE PART BEING REPLACED BY A DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

7/14/2017

SEAT DO NOT LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS VERY COMMON ON THAT CAR LOTS OF PEOPLE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. SEAT SLIDES BACK IN FORTH AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY IF YOU WERE INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT.

9/5/2018

3 more complaints are available in this category.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

MY CAR HESITATES WHEN TAKING OFF SOMETIMES AND THE ENGINE IS TICKING LIKE IT HAS BAD VALVES. *TR

6/2/2014

WHEN I TRY ACCELERATE THE CAR'S RPM RISES BUT THE CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE. IT IS SIMILAR TO BEING IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE WHILE I'M ALREADY IN MOTION TO FIX IT. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH DODGE AND DODGE CORPORATE.

1/10/2019

1 more complaint is available in this category.

WHEELS

3 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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

7/1/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 115 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.

10/8/2014

1 more complaint is available in this category.

STRUCTURE:BODY

3 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR CRASH WHERE I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO APPLY THE BREAKS BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER CAR. THE CAR MADE A SUDDEN LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME AND I T-BONED THE CAR AT A RATE OF ABOUT 45MPH. AT HE TIME OF THE CRASH MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SO I CONTACTED CHRYSLER ABOUT THIS, AND THE SENT A INVESTIGATOR TO LOOK AT MY CAR. IN A LETTER THEY SAID, THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION IS THAT THE RATE OF DECELERATION NECESSARY TO ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE ACCIDENT. HOW MUCH DAMAGE DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO THE FRONT OF A CHALLENGER IN A CRASH FOR THE AIRBAGS TO WORK. THERE IS OVER $12000 IN DAMAGE TO MY CAR, NOT TO MENTION THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN MEDICAL BILLS I HAVE ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN LOST WAGES. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR ONCE IT IS REPAIRED, AND NO LONGER WANT TO OWN A CHRYSLER PRODUCT.

7/15/2015

THE COVER OF THE AIR BAGS IR GOING LOST IN THE AREA OF THE AC VENTS THIS PART IS BETHER NOW AS DASH IS PREOCCUPYING THAT IN THE CASE OF THE DEPLOY OF THE AIR BAGS DOUND OPEN CORRECTLY . I SEE OTHERS OWNERS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT OF THE DODGE CHALLENGER 2014

8/16/2019

1 more complaint is available in this category.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

3 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET A SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED ON MY DODGE CHALLENGER'S ALTERNATOR FOR THE LAST FOUR MONTHS FROM SOUTH POINTE CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE LOCATED ON 9240 S MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 74133. I'VE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS EACH TIME NO INFORMATION CAN BE GIVEN TO ME ON WHY MY RECALL ISN'T BEING REPAIRED OR HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE. THE LAST TIME I CALLED ON 6/22/16 I HAD TO LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, THAT HAS STILL NOT RETURNED MY CALL. I'M GETTING THE RUN AROUND AT THIS DEALERSHIP AND FEEL AS IF MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS NOT IMPORTANT TO THEM. I WOULD THINK SOMETHING AS SERIOUS AS MY ALTERNATOR FAILING CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN WHILE I'M DRIVING OR AN UNDER HOOD ELECTRICAL FIRE WOULD BE OF CONCERN BUT APPARENTLY IT ISN'T TO SOUTH POINTE. PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS RECALL REPAIRED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED DUE TO THE RAPID ALTERNATOR FAILURE THAT I MAY EXPERIENCE WITH MY VEHICLE.

7/4/2016

I HAVE A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. I WAS DRIVING AND MADE A LEFT HAND TURN AND THEN MY ABS CAME ON AND NOW I CANT USE MY CRUSE CONTROL AND I CANT TURN THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF OR ON . CALL DODGE AND THEY ARE TELLING ME IT IS A CLOCK SPRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE PRICE IS $589.00 AND THE LABOR WILL BE ABOUT $300.00. I THINK THAT'S IS A BAD PART TO PUT IN A CAR.

12/21/2017

1 more complaint is available in this category.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

MY CAR HESITATES WHEN TAKING OFF SOMETIMES AND THE ENGINE IS TICKING LIKE IT HAS BAD VALVES. *TR

6/2/2014

SUSPENSION

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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 AN AMERICAN ON DISABILITIES AS I HAVE STATED TO CHRYSLER AND NEED MY CAR FOR MEDICAL REASONS.LAST WEEK I COLD NOT GET MY MEDICATIONS AND WENT INTO A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION CAUSING ADMITTANCE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT THE LOCAL HOSPITAL BECAUSE I HAD NO WAY TO GET MY MEDICATIONS.AUTO NATION DID OVER $2000.00 DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AT THE FIRST REPAIR. *JS

7/28/2014

TIRES

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

I WAS WASHING MY CAR AND WHEN IT CAME DOWN TO THE TIRES THE SIDEWALL HAD CHUNKS OF RUBBER COMING OFF THE TIRES AFTER LOOKING ALL 4 TIRES WAS DOING IT. TO ME IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE COULD CAUSE A BLOWOUT IF I TAKE A EXIT RAMP HARD. THE SIZE 245/45/ZR 20 GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR TIRES. *TR

11/6/2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED THUMB AND WHIPLASH THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,316. UPDATED 4/27/15*CN

1/20/2015

TIRES:SIDEWALL

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR TIRES, SIZE: 245/45ZR20. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE TIRES AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED ABOVE THE SIDEWALLS AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,100.

9/24/2015

WHEELS:RIM

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE CRACKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF IMPACT. AS A RESULT, THE RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 1/14/16 LN *TR

11/6/2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

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 FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,072.

5/17/2017

VISIBILITY

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW CONTINUOUSLY ROLLED UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN AND THE DOOR LATCH DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED GATOR CHRYSLER (840 S HARBOR CITY BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901, (877) 707-5664), BUT THEY DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS A MECHANIC AND PERFORMED HIS OWN DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHICH INDICATED THAT A NEW DOOR SENSOR WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,254.

2/22/2019

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW CONTINUOUSLY ROLLED UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN AND THE DOOR LATCH DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED GATOR CHRYSLER (840 S HARBOR CITY BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901, (877) 707-5664), BUT THEY DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS A MECHANIC AND PERFORMED HIS OWN DIAGNOSTIC TEST, WHICH INDICATED THAT A NEW DOOR SENSOR WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,254.

2/22/2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE CONTACT'S FOOT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS APPLIED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 114 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL. AS THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING WITHOUT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND THE ALTERNATOR GENERATOR REGULATOR FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18E053000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V741000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 64720021. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,099.

10/7/2019

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 Report0% of total

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER BROWNS DODGE/JEEP (483 MEDFORD AVE, PATCHOGUE NY) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER (CAS-71808384) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.

1/10/2020

INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 Report0% of total

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TL* 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 HANLEES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF NAPA LOCATED AT 333 SOSCOL AVE, NAPA, CA 94559, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,362. *DT*JB*DT CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE DIES, LIGHTS, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ALL SHUT DOWN.*JB

2/6/2020

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* 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 HANLEES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF NAPA LOCATED AT 333 SOSCOL AVE, NAPA, CA 94559, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,362. *DT*JB*DT CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE DIES, LIGHTS, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ALL SHUT DOWN.*JB

2/6/2020

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER

1 Report0% of total

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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, she smelled a burning oil odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the oil filter housing adapter was leaking and needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

11/9/2021

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

1 Report0% of total

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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary in the carport, he became aware that the front driver’s side window was opening and closing independently. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he had to jumpstart the battery to start the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the window regulator motor, the door module, the front driver door handle sensor, and the battery to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,971.

1/18/2022

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

1 Report0% of total

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UNKNOWN

6/21/2024

About This Data

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2014 Dodge Challenger?

The most reported complaint category for the 2014 Dodge Challenger is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, with 58 owner reports. That is about 28% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, STEERING.

Are complaints about the 2014 Dodge Challenger a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 156 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2014 Dodge Challenger?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2014 Dodge Challenger severe?

156 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Dodge Challenger: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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