2014 Dodge Charger Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2014 Dodge Charger, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical10922.9%
- Engine6413.5%
- Steering6213.1%
- Powertrain (other)5912.4%
- Driver assistance367.6%
- Brakes357.4%
- Airbags285.9%
- Fuel system163.4%
- Body & structure153.2%
- Suspension142.9%
- Other / unspecified102.1%
- Exterior lighting81.7%
- Seat belts71.5%
- Interior & seats40.8%
- Visibility40.8%
- Tires & wheels20.4%
- Heating & air conditioning10.2%
- Transmission10.2%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Alternator and battery have now had to be replaced three times within the past year. It appears to be the same issues, other Dodge chargers with a recall having. However, this VIN number is not on that recall list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
My brakes went out on me and couldn't stop. My engine has been overheating and making a weird ticking noise.the front suspension is loose and has caused me to hydroplane on the highway and slide
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
I was driving on Interstate 15 North when suddenly my power steering stopped working. I was unable to adequately turn the steering wheel to switch lanes while I was moving 65mph. The light "Service Power Steering" started blinking and I was virtually unable to turn my steering wheel left or right. I was stuck in a life-threatening situation. I immediately had to put my hazard lights on, brake, and fight for my life to try to turn the steering wheel so I could pull over. I almost impacted the barrier and several drivers during this. My mechanic states that my power steering pump failed, without any known cause.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
Automatic transmission control module/unit is bad Car won't start
My oil cooler is cracked and leaking tons of oil. Upon further research this is a very common problem in there engines because of faulty engine design. Why is there no recall for the faulty engine oil cooler in the Dodge Charger 2014. Most Dodge Chargers experience an oil leak from a cracked oil cooling unit but there has been no recall? An oil cooler is meant to last the entire life of a car how is Dodge allowed to get away with this when they have not addressed the faulty oil cooler assembly in any recalls?
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
The just went off on the dash and they stoped working abs traction control emergency brake light is on and idk what the problem is I scanned it and nothing
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
At 65 mph with the adaptive cruse on, all of a sudden, the FCW light came on and almost rear ended the car in front of me. I lost antilock,cruse, and fcw. I also have less brake pedal. Took to Dodge dealer in Emporia Ks. Said anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit was bad. Part #68236997aa. Dodge discontinued and no aftermarket replacement. I am probably not the only person with this safety problem.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
My car was in an accident that ended up being a total loss. Major damage to both driver and passenger sides. No air bags deployed at all. Hit two trees doing 65 mph
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
The auxiliary fuel pump, located inside the passenger cabin under the right rear passenger seat, has been leaking fuel, leading to discoloration of the part and a strong scent of fuel inside the cabin. Additionally, a pool of gasoline sat atop the pump only separated by a thin plastic lid from the electrical cables leading to the battery in the vehicle's trunk. This gasoline could be ignited by the a spark or a short circuit. The Charger and Chrysler 300 from 2005 to 2023 has this design. I don't know if the auxiliary fuel pump cover is any more robust or fire suppressant than the 2014 model I possess. The dealer I took my vehicle to could not find the source of the leak and claimed to not being able to smell the obvious odor of gasoline permeating the vehicle cabin. I found out about it on You Tube, and then showed the obvious fuel link to the technician when I took the vehicle to them a 2nd time.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the EVAP canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,058.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
Dodge Charger 2014 BOUGHT IT ON 2015 NO USED WAS GREAT WHEN WE GOT. But IT'S BEEN 8 YRS NOW AND HAVING LOTS BIG PROBLEMS THAT ARE DEFECTED FROM THE MANUFACTUER COMPANY. Lock DOOR THEY DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE DUE TO THE INTIROR OF THE DOORS ARE DETACHING FROM THE FRONT WTH TH KEY LESS REMOTE. MOST OF ALL THE DASHBOARD IS UNPLEEING FROM TOP OF THE DASH AND DOORS MIDE SECTION. STEERING IS BOUNCHING WHILE DRIVING ON SOMEWHAT UNEVEN ROAD HERE IN THE CITY. Paint STARTING TO PEEL ON THE HOOD. I BELIVE THAT IT IS A SAFTY HASSARED DUE TO IN EMERGENCY TO GET IN OR OUT OF THE CAR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT. THE STEERING HAS A BIG PROBLEM THAT. HaD A ACCEDENT6 ON 2017 MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IT WAS HEAD ONTO AROCK WALL FENCE.
FIRST MY CAR WOULD NOT DETECT MY KEYS (EVEN AFTER I REPLACED BATTER). WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD RANDOMLY COME ON AND OFF EVEN AFTER GETTING ALL REPAIRS COMPLETED. ONE DAY IT REPEATEDLY FLASHED ON AND OFF AND KEEPS CONSTANTLY. MY CAR WAS ALSO JUMPING AND VIBRATING EXTREMELY HARD AND THE ENGINE WAS TICKING. GOING SLOW OR SLOWING DOWN, MY CAR HAS A HARD TIME TURNING. I WENT TO AUTOZONE AND RAN AN DIAGNOSTICS. AFTERWARDS I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM WHAT I WAS EXPERIENCING AND WHAT THE DIAGNOSTIC SAID. I STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN IT FIXED. MOREOVER, MY CAR IS STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I DO NOT HAVE A RENTAL. THE LAST TIME I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR RECALLS, I WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY RENTALS AND I WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE MY OWN. ALSO, THEY NEVER TOLD ME THAT THE RECALL WITH MY BRAKE CHOCKS WEREN'T REPLACED. THE INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIDN'T ACT REALLY PROFESSIONAL. THEY WERE DEMEANING AND SQUARING ME OF THINGS THAT I DIDN'T DO OR AGREE TO.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a turn, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the front suspension. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
When i put the vehicle in park it says its not in park
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
All four axles and spindle nuts are literally decaying and crumbling. Its to the point the guy at the tire shop said its not safe. Being a awd vehicle it puts a lot of strain on the hubs. The car only has 65,000 miles on it.
WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE THEIR IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL, ALMOST SOUNDS AS IF SOME BOLTS ARE LOOSE. ALSO WHEN PULLING IN TO BACK UP, WHEN I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL A CERTAIN WAY THEIR IS A FUNNY CLICKING SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND FUNNY SOUND IN THE BRAKE WHEN I AM BACKING MY CAR INTO MY DRIVE WAY. I BELIEVE THAT THIS MAY BE AN ISSUE WITH A RECALL THAT HASN'T BEEN LOOKED INTO.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT BEGAN FLICKERING OFF AND ON FOR MONTHS. FINALLY WENT OUT ALL THE WAY. REPLACED BULB. DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. CHECKED FUSES AS THIS SEEMED TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON INTERNET FORUMS. DID NOT FIX ISSUE. NEXT STEP IS CHANGING HEADLIGHT PIGTAIL. I JUST SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2011-2012 CHARGER HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS. I BELIEVE THE DODGE NEEDS TO EXPAND THEIR RECALL AFTER ALL THE CUSTOMERS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH ONE SIDED HEADLIGHT FAILURE.
THE LED'S HAVE STARTED TO GO OUT (NOT ILLUMINATE) IN THE CENTER, DECK MOUNTED TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM AS IT PROVIDES REAR ILLUMINATION AT NIGHT. APPARENTLY, THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE CONTACT CLOSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND WITHOUT WARNING A LOUD EXPLOSION OCCURRED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, FRONT AND REAR CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAD DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO OFFICE, CONTACTED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WHO ARRANGED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO CROWN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM GREENSBORO (3710 W. WENDOVER AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27407, (866) 642-2454) HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER EMAILED THE CONTACT AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V467000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000.
I PURCHASED A DODGE CHARGER FROM CHICAGO MOTORS INK. THEY SELL USED POLICE VEHIHICLES THE CAR A GOT WAS 2014 CHARGER. LOOKED VERY GOOD ON SITE WHEN I RECIEVE IT .THERE IS NOT ONE SEAT BELT OR SAFETEY DEVICE IN THE CAR. OH I CALLED OWNER ? TED MANY TIMES AND GOT NO RESPONSE FROM THE THIEF.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
The just went off on the dash and they stoped working abs traction control emergency brake light is on and idk what the problem is I scanned it and nothing
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL WAS DETACHING FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER ANCIRA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (10807, I-10, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230, (210) 558-1500) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DOOR PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
UNKNOWN
I NOTED THAT THE TOP EDGE AND UPPER EDGES ON BOTH SIDES OF MY LAMINATED WINDSHIELD HAS WHAT APPEARS TO BE LITTLE BUBBLES. THIS HAS ME CONCERNED SINCE IT APPEARS THAT THE LAMINATED WINDSHIELD IS BEGINNING TO SEPARATE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
225/65R17
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: 235/55/R18 104 H (NA). WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, BUBBLES FORMED ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A RELATIVE'S HOUSE AND REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,480. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE AIR CONDITIONER, HOT AIR EMITTED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AND REAR VENTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE VENT EMITTED COOL AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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