repaired · 2020 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…
2014 Champion ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Champion Challenger, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-757 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Champion Challenger has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2014 Champion Challenger recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Front: webbing
Risk. A frayed seat belt fray may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Equipment
Risk. Warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn others that a vehicle is parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q1
Seats
Risk. Spring nuts that fail to secure the seat and allow seat movement could increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Champion.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Challenger year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Challenger median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Challenger owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY ABOUT 45 TO 50 MPH SEEN A DOG, TRIED TO MISS THE DOG TURN THE WHEEL TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN UP, WERE HEADED IN A CURB ALSO TRIED TO HIT MY BRAKES AND THE WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I WERE SLIDEING IN THE DITCH COULD NOT STOP FLIP OVER AND TOTAL THE CAR. NO POLICE REPORT BECAUSE HE WAS…
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