2014 Dodge Challenger: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2014 Dodge Challenger: AVOID — 149 owner complaints, 2.2× the Challenger median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (62 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2014 is 1.75, where 1.00 is a typical Challenger year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.15. Severity drives it: 64% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2012–2023 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
149
NHTSA complaints
2.2×
vs. median Challenger year
200
Service bulletins
5
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2014 Dodge Challenger problems
Electrical system is the clear leader, named in 42% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2014 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 62 | 42% |
| Engine | 36 | 24% |
| Steering | 20 | 13% |
| Air bags | 18 | 12% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 14 | 9% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Dodge Challenger recalls
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2014, reported between Oct 8, 2014 and Jan 15, 2019.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 19V018000 | Jan 15, 2019 | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| 18E053000 | Jul 12, 2018 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
| 17V741000 | Nov 21, 2017 | Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator |
| 17V435000 | Jul 10, 2017 | Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator |
| 14V634000 | Oct 8, 2014 | Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator |
2014 Dodge Challenger service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 200 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2014 — close to the 232 of the median Challenger year from 2012 to 2023. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (59), powertrain / transmission (47), engine & cooling (39). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2014 vs. the year before and after
From the 2013 to the 2014, owner complaints fell 17% (179 → 149) — an improvement. The 2015 that followed fell 15% (149 → 127), so the 2015 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Challenger | AVOID | 179 | 206 | 5 | — |
| 2014 (this page) | AVOID | 149 | 200 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Challenger | AVOID | 127 | 350 | 6 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Dodge Challenger years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2014 Dodge Challenger
Electrical system (62 complaints on the 2014): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Engine (36 complaints on the 2014): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Steering (20 complaints on the 2014): check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering at parking speed, and clunks over bumps.
Air bags (18 complaints on the 2014): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Fuel / propulsion system (14 complaints on the 2014): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Recalls: confirm all 5 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Dodge Challenger reliable?
2014 Dodge Challenger: AVOID — 149 owner complaints, 2.2× the Challenger median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (62 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2014 is 1.75, where 1.00 is a typical Challenger year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.15.
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Challenger problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2014 Dodge Challenger are electrical system (62, 42%), engine (36, 24%), steering (20, 13%). The manufacturer has 200 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have?
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2014 Dodge Challenger, most recently 19V018000 (Jan 15, 2019, air bags); 18E053000 (Jul 12, 2018, powertrain / transmission); 17V741000 (Nov 21, 2017, electrical system). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2014 Dodge Challenger come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.