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2014 Dodge Charger problems

Owners filed 343 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Charger with NHTSA between May 2014 and Jul 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (109).

Complaints
343
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
41
Reported by owners
Fires
8
Reported by owners
Injuries
27
People reported injured
Deaths
2
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system109
  2. Steering62
  3. Engine61
  4. Power train60
  5. Service brakes31
  6. Air bags28
  7. Vehicle speed control23
  8. Structure16
  9. Suspension14
  10. Fuel/propulsion system14
  11. Electronic stability control (esc)13
  12. Exterior lighting8
  13. Wheels7
  14. Seat belts7

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 4, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
201423
201532
201637
201749
201834
201952
202042
202126
202220
20239
20248
20256
20265

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

109 reports8 crashes4 fires4 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started beeping with several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated that the windshield wipers activated, and the brakes locked up. The vehicle had experienced the failure in 2020, and the dealer replaced the alternator, which temporarily resolved the failure; however, the symptoms reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not caused by the alternator. The technician informed the contact that there were other underlying issues with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,995.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 29, 2026Electrical systemODI 11753573

Steering

62 reports4 crashes
“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering, stalled, and then lost motive power. The vehicle was able to restart but was inoperable. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V435000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 25, 2023Steering, Electrical systemODI 11518861

Engine

61 reports4 crashes4 fires
“The contact owned a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and then lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated while driving the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 16, 2024Electrical system, EngineODI 11630922

Power train

60 reports9 crashes3 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Service Transmission" displayed, with a grinding sound coming from the transmission. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local auto parts store and the message "Lost Communication with ECM and PCM" was displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. Additionally, the cruise control was inoperable, and the ABS warning light remained illuminated while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failures were not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 33,665.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 24, 2025Service brakes, air, Power train, Vehicle speed controlODI 11668823

Service brakes

31 reports6 crashes
“ABS module needs to be replaced and they stopped making the part. Lights are on all the time with no cruise control and the advanced brake system no longer works. Nobody has the part. They do not make it anymore.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 17, 2026Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11718567

Air bags

28 reports15 crashes2 fires2 related recalls
“Driver steering wheel air bag cartridge separated from steering wheel mount plate during a accident airbag cartridge deployed on impact and is Protruding 3-4inches from outside the steering wheel”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 29, 2026Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11734460
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 4, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.