YearToAvoid

2014 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 41 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Dodge Challenger, 28% of all complaints filed for the year. No engine recall is tied to this component. Median mileage at failure was 36,500 miles.

Engine complaints
41
28% of 149
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
36,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden stalling while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with dash lights flickering before the engine cuts out.
  • Several owners describe a persistent ticking or knocking noise from the valve train that dealers repeatedly called normal and could not fix after multiple part replacements.
  • Some vehicles reportedly failed to start entirely, with one owner told the issue was linked to a separate electrical system recall campaign.
  • A few complaints describe unintended acceleration or the vehicle unexpectedly moving on its own after being put in gear, leading to crashes.
  • One owner reported a fuel sensor and pump failure days after purchase that caused the engine to shut off while driving in traffic.

When 2014 Dodge Challenger engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 28, 2014, latest Jul 13, 2023.

2014 Dodge Challenger engine complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2014Dec 2014Sep 2015Jan 2018Nov 2018Nov 2019Aug 2020Mar 2021
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Jul 2023; peak Dec 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Challenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010112 (37%)
  2. 201127 (14%)
  3. 201231 (12%)
  4. 201334 (19%)
  5. 201441 (28%)
  6. 201530 (24%)
  7. 201614 (18%)
  8. 20179 (18%)
  9. 20187 (9%)
  10. 201910 (17%)
  11. 20206 (30%)
  12. 20214 (21%)
  13. 20221 (11%)
  14. 20236 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2014 Dodge Challenger?
NHTSA lists 41 engine complaints for the 2014 Challenger, which is 28% of the 149 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Challenger engine?
No recall is listed under the Engine component for the 2014 Challenger in NHTSA data, though one owner referenced a separate electrical system recall (campaign 14v634000) tied to a no-start issue.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine issues on the 2014 Challenger is 36,500 miles.
Did engine problems cause any crashes or injuries in 2014 Challengers?
NHTSA data tied to this component area for the 2014 Challenger includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
How does the 2014 Challenger compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2014 model's 28% share of complaints tied to the engine is higher than most later years like 2018 (9%) but lower than 2010 (37%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.