repaired · 2020 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
2014 Dodge ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 149 owner complaints about the 2014 Dodge Challenger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-018 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Dodge Challenger has problems
149 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
62Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
36Engine1 crash/fire/injury
20Steering1 crash/fire/injury
18Air bags11 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
12Power train
7Service brakes
5Seats
5Exterior lighting
2612 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 62 | 7 |
| Engine | 36 | 1 |
| Steering | 20 | 1 |
| Air bags | 18 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 1 |
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 26 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Dodge 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 · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
40kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 38 electrical system complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles36under 100k miles2100k miles or more
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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Dodge Challenger safety ratings
2014 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Dodge Challenger, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Challenger owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, the check engine warning light illuminated, and an abnormal burning odor was coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted and…
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) I have two children and the vehicle has left me stranded about a dozen times because it will not even start. Upon research, this faulty part can also cause the vehicle to just stall at highway speeds. I have taken it to a 3rd-party mechanic, a Dodge…
: The vehicle’s steering wheel intermittently hardens or "locks" while in motion, making it extremely difficult to maneuver and creating a severe safety hazard. This issue remains unresolved despite two separate professional repair attempts. The first attempt cost $600.00, and the second attempt at…
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