MYRModel Year Report

2014 Dodge Charger

◆ Worse than typical
2014 Dodge Charger
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Charger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 1294 complaints 2007: 554 complaints 2008: 609 complaints 2008 2009: 174 complaints 2010: 232 complaints 2011: 694 complaints 2012: 648 complaints 2012 2013: 359 complaints 2014: 343 complaints 2014 2015: 135 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2016 2017: 128 complaints 2018: 122 complaints 2019: 120 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 33 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2023: 26 complaints 2024: 9 complaints 2024 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2014: 343 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19841
19852
19860
19870
20013
20050
20061294
2007554
2008609
2009174
2010232
2011694
2012648
2013359
2014343
2015135
2016182
2017128
2018122
2019120
202057
202133
202213
202326
20249
202519
20264
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 32%

32% of complaints: electrical system — 111 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260729

STEERING 19%

19% of complaints: steering — 66 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and electric power assist system.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY (IN THE LANE NEXT TO THE CARPOOL LANE) THE CAR IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE EXTREME LEFT CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER. DURING THIS TIME, I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140530

Also filed under STRUCTURE and SUSPENSION

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 61 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveshaft and automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 34 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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When attempting to apply brakes, the pedal sunk to the floor with no result. On subsequent attempts, the left front brake activated and locked up while there was no apparent effect on the other 3 wheels.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230927

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 343
R 20150227 — electrical system

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...

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.

Campaign 14V634000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150825 — air bags, seat belts

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 15V467000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160203 — EA (closed 20160624)

Vehicle rollaway, engine on

R 20160321 — structure

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160624 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22,...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170407 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD).

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

Campaign 17V097000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171215 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 17V741000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180212 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 17V435000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180604 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.

Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180726 — power train

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.

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.

Campaign 18E053000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190204 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 19V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (111 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (61 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V634000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V467000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V043000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V240000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V097000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V741000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V435000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18E053000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V018000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Dodge Charger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Dodge Charger is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Dodge Charger?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Charger have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.