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All cars · Dodge Challenger · 2014

2014 Dodge Challenger. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index107100 = average car
Complaints61NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold51,611U.S. model year
Per 100K sold118complaints
Year rank#10 of 14#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto 5-spdRWD18 / 27 / 21Midgrade$3,400
5.7L 8-cylAuto 5-spdRWD15 / 24 / 18Midgrade$3,950
5.7L 8-cylManual 6-spdRWD15 / 23 / 18Premium$4,300
6.4L 8-cylAuto 5-spdRWD14 / 23 / 17Premium$4,550
6.4L 8-cylManual 6-spdRWD14 / 23 / 17Premium$4,550

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,000 and 62,000 miles. Median 36,000, from 107 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical40,10011,800–59,20038
Engine40,00013,000–63,00031
Steering47,2004,800–61,20016
Airbags33,00018,500–58,30014
Fuel or ev drive system23,0003,500–32,1009

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical51%
Engine21%
Airbags16%
Steering11%
Transmission & drivetrain10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
14916513011

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 19V018000 Jan 2019 Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

    Defect. 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 the inflator to explode.

    Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

  • 18E053000 Jul 2018 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

    Defect. 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 disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its curren

    Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.

  • 17V741000 Nov 2017 Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.

  • 17V435000 Jul 2017 Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Defect. 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 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

    Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

  • 14V634000 Oct 2014 Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Defect. 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 vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

    Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021–

Manufacturer communications 200

Dodge filed 200 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011954439,534Electrical
201220510446,788Electrical
20131127051,462Electrical
20141076151,611Electrical
2015905866,365Engine
2016573764,478Airbags
2017312164,537Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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