2014 Dodge Challenger Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Dodge Challenger has 149 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 73, ranking 5th-worst out of 16 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, driven mainly by electrical system problems (44% of complaints) and 4 recalls, including one do-not-drive airbag recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 73/100
- #5 of 16 Challenger years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 149
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 16
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 16
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 16 / 0
Top 2014 Dodge Challenger problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System65 (44%)
- Engine41 (28%)
- Steering20 (13%)
- Airbags18 (12%)
- Fuel System14 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (8%)
- Brakes11 (7%)
- Other11 (7%)
- Structure & Body9 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in low-to-moderate speed crashes, leaving drivers with back, neck, or shoulder injuries.
- The alternator overheats and smokes, in some cases catching fire in the engine bay or while at a dealer for recall repair.
- Vehicles have unexpectedly lurched into gear or surged after shifting into drive, leading to collisions.
- Brakes have failed alongside an illuminated electronic stability control warning light, resulting in crashes.
- The passenger seat has shaken while driving and eventually failed to slide or lock in place.
2014 Dodge Challenger recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V018000Jan 15, 2019Airbags1,413,222 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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.
- NHTSA 17V741000Nov 21, 2017Electrical System17,116 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
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.
- NHTSA 17V435000Jul 10, 2017Electrical System442,214 vehicles
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
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.
2014 Dodge Challenger fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Challenger years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Dodge Challenger reliable?
- Compared with other Challenger model years, 2014 ranks 5th-worst out of 16 years tracked, with a complaint index of 73 and a Caution verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Dodge Challenger?
- Electrical system issues make up 44% of complaints, mostly tied to alternator failures that can cause smoke or fire, with a median failure mileage of 41,000 miles.
- Does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have a do-not-drive recall?
- Yes. Recall 19V018000 covers airbags and tells owners not to drive the vehicle until the repair is complete.
- How does the 2014 Challenger compare to other years?
- 2014 is rated Caution, better than 2009-2012 which are all rated Avoid, but worse than 2017-2023 which earn Good or Best verdicts with lower complaint indexes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Dodge Challenger?
- EPA rates it at 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450.