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2014 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems

NHTSA logged 40 brake complaints for the 2014 Dodge Charger, 12% of its 343 total complaints for the year. Six of those complaints involved crashes and one involved an injury, with a median failure mileage of 41,890. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
40
12% of 343
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
41,890 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with no stopping power, sometimes with only one wheel locking up and the car veering sharply to one side.
  • Several drivers describe sudden loss of steering and braking together at highway speed, resulting in the vehicle running off the road.
  • Some owners report ABS and ESC warning lights illuminating while braking, with the brake pedal traveling further than normal toward the floor.
  • A few complaints describe the brake pedal vibrating or the rear end shaking when the brakes were applied, sometimes accompanied by a loud noise.
  • One owner reported the parking/emergency brake failing to hold properly on repeated occasions.
  • One complaint links brake and stability warning lights to a separate alternator-related recall the owner had previously had performed.

When 2014 Dodge Charger brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 16, 2014, latest Feb 17, 2026.

2014 Dodge Charger brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2014Jun 2016Aug 2017Nov 2018Jul 2020Apr 2024Jun 2025
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Feb 2026; peak Aug 2015 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Dodge Charger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Charger model year

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

  1. 2006139 (11%)
  2. 200749 (9%)
  3. 200831 (5%)
  4. 20097 (4%)
  5. 201011 (5%)
  6. 201183 (12%)
  7. 201272 (11%)
  8. 201333 (9%)
  9. 201440 (12%)
  10. 201517 (13%)
  11. 201611 (6%)
  12. 20179 (7%)
  13. 20187 (6%)
  14. 201912 (10%)
  15. 20200 (0%)
  16. 20210 (0%)
  17. 20220 (0%)
  18. 20236 (23%)
  19. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Dodge Charger have?
NHTSA lists 40 brake complaints for the 2014 Dodge Charger, which is 12% of the 343 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Dodge Charger?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2014 Dodge Charger.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Dodge Charger?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 Dodge Charger is 41,890 miles.
Have brake problems on the 2014 Dodge Charger caused crashes?
Yes. Of the 40 brake complaints, 6 involved crashes and 1 involved an injury, according to NHTSA.
How does the 2014 Charger compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2014 Charger's 12% brake complaint share matches 2011 and is higher than 2013 (9%), 2016 (6%), 2017 (7%), and 2018 (6%), though lower than 2023's 23% share.

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.