YearToAvoid

2014 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 84 engine complaints for the 2014 Dodge Charger, 24% of its 343 total complaints for the year. Owners reported crashes, fires, and stalling tied to engine problems, with a median failure mileage of 50,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
84
24% of 343
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden engine fires, including cases where a parked car caught fire in a garage and was declared a total loss.
  • Some drivers describe the engine hesitating, smoking, and triggering random check-engine warnings that dealers could not permanently fix.
  • Several complaints describe unintended acceleration or sudden loss of control linked to the engine, resulting in crashes.
  • Owners report the vehicle suddenly shutting off while driving at various speeds, with dealers unable to identify a cause.
  • One owner reported the engine overheating and making a ticking noise alongside other component failures.

When 2014 Dodge Charger engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 9, 2014, latest Feb 2, 2026.

2014 Dodge Charger engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter52014 Q22015 Q42017 Q12018 Q32019 Q42021 Q12024 Q2
84 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2015 Q4 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Dodge Charger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Charger model year

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

  1. 201070 (30%)
  2. 201197 (14%)
  3. 2012113 (17%)
  4. 201373 (20%)
  5. 201484 (24%)
  6. 201533 (24%)
  7. 201633 (18%)
  8. 201721 (16%)
  9. 201812 (10%)
  10. 201911 (9%)
  11. 20206 (11%)
  12. 20213 (9%)
  13. 20223 (19%)
  14. 20238 (31%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2014 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA lists 84 engine complaints for the 2014 Charger, which is 24% of all 343 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Charger engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints reported on the 2014 Charger.
At what mileage do 2014 Charger engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2014 Charger is 50,000 miles.
Are the engine problems dangerous?
NHTSA data links these engine complaints to 9 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 injuries for the 2014 Charger.
How does the 2014 Charger compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2014 Charger's engine complaints made up 24% of its total complaints, similar to 2015 at 24%, but higher than later years like 2018 at 10% and 2019 at 9%.

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.