The Lemon Index2014 Dodge Challenger.
The 2014 Dodge Challenger is about average by owner complaints: 61 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 107, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 17 to 21 mpg combined. The best Dodge Challenger year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 149 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Challenger year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 13K to 62K miles on the car (107 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 11K–59K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 13K–63K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 4K–61K miles
Recalls 5
- airbags 2019
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- transmission & drivetrain 2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- electrical 2017
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Show all 5 recalls
- electrical 2017
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.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 200 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Various vehicles are experiencing loss of oil, and possibly an oil leakage pooling in engine…
- "pentastar oil filter adapter before replacing this part, please call any one of the following…
- Intermittent Extended Crank, Long Crank Time
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3500–4700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Recall from june 2017 for the alternator diode has not been done due to lack of parts as of 12-24-2017.
2014 Dodge Challenger owner · NHTSA complaint 11056294
More owner reports
Recall t36. Dodge dealership tells me they still do not have the parts to fix the recall. It has been five months since I received my recall letter. What is being done to correct this problem?
NHTSA complaint 11056616
Got notice on recall of alternator with possible steering malfunction, was told that remedy won't be for 5 months . Seems like this should be addressed asap.
NHTSA complaint 11039492
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Dodge Challenger reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 107; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Challenger year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Challenger problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (51%), engine (21%) and airbags (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Dodge Challenger get?
17 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Dodge Challenger safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Dodge Challenger problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,000 and 62,000 miles. The middle report was at 36,000 miles, from 107 complaints.
Does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Dodge Challenger cost in fuel a year?
About $3500 to $4700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Challenger year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2020 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works