2014 Dodge Charger reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Dodge Charger holds 343 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 31 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Charger years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 10 recalls on file, including Inflator, Transmission control module, and Wiring.

2012 Dodge Charger — Photo by PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

343

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (109 of 343), then Steering (62) and Engine (61). Those filings include 41 that report a crash, 8 that report a fire, 21 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Charger has 360 complaints, 31 per year, and the 2015 has 136 complaints, 9 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Dodge Charger. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (10)

Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2019-01-15 · NHTSA campaign 19V018000

Summary Chrysler (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.

Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2018-07-12 · NHTSA campaign 18E053000

Summary Chrysler (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.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.

Recall electrical system, wiring 2018-05-17 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles 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.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Recall electrical system, alternator 2017-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 17V741000

Summary Chrysler (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.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.

Recall electrical system, alternator 2017-07-10 · NHTSA campaign 17V435000

Summary Chrysler (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.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

Recall powertrain, axle assembly, axle shaft 2017-02-14 · NHTSA campaign 17V097000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2016-04-25 · NHTSA campaign 16V240000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.

Recall Structure 2016-01-28 · NHTSA campaign 16V043000

Summary FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.

Recall air bags, side and window 2015-07-27 · NHTSA campaign 15V467000

Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured May 6, 2010, to June 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R35.

Recall electrical system, alternator 2014-10-08 · NHTSA campaign 14V634000

Summary Chrysler 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.

Remedy Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Complaints by component (343 total)

Electrical system

109

Steering

Engine

Powertrain

Service brakes

Air bags

Speed control

Structure

Fuel and propulsion system

Suspension

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Exterior lighting

Seat belts

Wheels

Forward collision avoidance

Engine and engine cooling

Equipment

Seats

Visibility and wipers

Fuel system, gasoline

Hydraulic brakes

Tires

Adaptive and mobility equipment

Air brakes

Parking brake

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-07-29
"Driver steering wheel air bag cartridge separated from steering wheel mount plate during a accident airbag cartridge deployed on impact and is Protruding 3-4inches from outside the steering wheel"
Air bags · filed 2026-04-29
"ABS module needs to be replaced and they stopped making the part. Lights are on all the time with no cruise control and the advanced brake system no longer works. Nobody has the part. They do not make it anymore."
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-02-17
"The ABS module has malfunctioned which affects the cruise control, most of the dash controls on the steering wheel and has several lights on the dash that stay lit. The Dodge dealer is aware of this and states that…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-02-13
"The just went off on the dash and they stoped working abs traction control emergency brake light is on and idk what the problem is I scanned it and nothing"
Speed control, Seats, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-02-02

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Charger	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic 5-speed	Rear-wheel drive	15	24	18 MPG	$4100
Charger	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 5-speed	Rear-wheel drive	18	27	21 MPG	$3100
Charger	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-wheel drive	19	30	23 MPG	$2800
Charger	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-wheel drive	19	30	23 MPG	$2800
Charger	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 5-speed	Rear-wheel drive	18	27	21 MPG	$3100
Charger all-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-wheel drive	18	27	21 MPG	$3100
Charger all-wheel drive	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic 5-speed	All-wheel drive	15	23	18 MPG	$4100
Charger all-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-wheel drive	18	27	21 MPG	$3100
Charger SRT8	6.4L, 8-cyl	Automatic 5-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	23	17 MPG	$4700

Specs and fitment

LD generation, 2012–2023

Body styles Sedan

Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6 Pentastar) , 7 qt capacity

Tire size 235/55R18 (SXT), 245/45R20 (R/T and above)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V-198 covers certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles: the right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect. Dealers replace both side curtain air bags. Recall 19V-203 covers certain 2019 Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles whose instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings; dealers update the instrument cluster software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Dodge Charger reliable?

What are common problems with a 2014 Dodge Charger?

Is the 2014 Dodge Charger more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2014 Dodge Charger been recalled?

The 2014 Dodge Charger has 10 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Dodge Charger?

Owners have filed 343 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Charger with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Dodge Charger get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Dodge Charger is 20.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Dodge Charger use?

Most recent V6 Charger models call for 5W-20 full synthetic with about 7 quarts including the filter.

What does NHTSA recall 24V-198 cover on the Dodge Charger?

Recall 24V-198 covers certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles: the right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

What generation is the 2013 Dodge Charger?

LD generation (2012-2023).