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2014 Dodge Challenger: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Challenger years.
149 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Challenger?The 2014 Dodge Challenger has 149 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Dodge Challenger vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Challenger years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Challenger?
Across the 16 Challenger model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2008) to 301 (2023). With 149 complaints, the 2014 Challenger sits about the same as the model's median of 154.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 Challenger
air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Campaign 19V018000Chrysler (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.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 18E053000Chrysler (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. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Campaign 17V435000Chrysler (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.
electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Campaign 17V741000Chrysler (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.
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electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Campaign 14V634000Chrysler 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 and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is generally positive, with owners expressing strong affection for the vehicle's character, comfort, and performance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Challenger. See the full Challenger owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Challenger listings typically run $18,167–$30,599 across 2009 to 2023 model years.
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