The Lemon Index2014 Dodge Charger.
The 2014 Dodge Charger is worse than average by owner complaints: 141 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 133, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 10 recalls, and it gets 17 to 23 mpg combined. The best Dodge Charger year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 343 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Charger 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 28K to 88K miles on the car (239 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 29K–88K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 37K–88K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 26K–99K miles
Recalls 10
- 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 2018
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
Show all 10 recalls
- electrical 2017
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
- 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.
- transmission & drivetrain 2017
The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
- transmission & drivetrain 2016
The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to …
- body structure 2016
When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
- airbags 2015
In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may …
- 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 251 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…
- Intermittent Extended Crank, Long Crank Time
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter: Before replacing this part, please call any one of the following…
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
- ClosedVehicle rollaway, engine on2016
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 Charger 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–4700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Recall for alternator. Bought this car in februray 2015 and salesman informed me there was a recall but I have received nothing by mail.
2014 Dodge Charger owner · NHTSA complaint 10705297
More owner reports
Clicking noise in gear shift when depressing the brake. Check engine light.
NHTSA complaint 10994423
It is real hard to turn my car wheel; I was told it was some electrical problems. But I'm really not sure; it came out the blue.
NHTSA complaint 10995668
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Dodge Charger reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 133; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Charger year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Charger problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (40%), transmission & drivetrain (21%) and engine (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Charger have?
10 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 Charger get?
17 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Dodge Charger 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 Charger problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 28,000 and 88,000 miles. The middle report was at 54,000 miles, from 239 complaints.
Does the 2014 Dodge Charger have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 21% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Dodge Charger cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $4700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Dodge Charger have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Charger 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