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 ChargerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 343 owner complaints about the 2014 Dodge Charger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 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 July 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Dodge Charger has problems
343 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
109Electrical system12 crash/fire/injury
62Steering4 crash/fire/injury
61Engine7 crash/fire/injury
60Power train9 crash/fire/injury
31Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
28Air bags
23Vehicle speed control
16Structure
14Suspension
7317 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 109 | 12 |
| Steering | 62 | 4 |
| Engine | 61 | 7 |
| Power train | 60 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 6 |
| Air bags | 28 | 15 |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 5 |
| Structure | 16 | 5 |
| Suspension | 14 | 3 |
| 17 other systems | 73 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2014 Dodge Charger 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 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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repaired · 2018 Q3
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle…
repaired · 2017 Q2
Structure
Risk. A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Air bags: side/window
Risk. Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 78 electrical system complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
19under 30k miles68under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Charger 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 Charger median. How we score
'66'67'68'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'83'84'85'86'87'01'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Dodge Charger safety ratings
2014 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Dodge Charger, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle rollaway, engine onLed to recall 16V-240
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Charger owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started beeping with several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated that the windshield wipers activated, and the brakes locked up. The…
Alternator and battery have now had to be replaced three times within the past year. It appears to be the same issues, other Dodge chargers with a recall having. However, this VIN number is not on that recall list.
The contact owned a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and then lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that several unknown…
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