This page covers 4 recalls, 146 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Dodge Challenger.
18–21 mpg combined
11.2–13.1 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2014 Dodge Challenger's complaint picture is led by electrical and engine issues, with steering rounding out the top three. On the electrical side, owners describe a range of problems including ABS module failures, warning lights, and general electrical gremlins, some reports mention parts being difficult to source, leaving vehicles sidelined for extended periods. Engine complaints cover things like check engine lights, rough operation, and gear or shift-related fault codes flagged by diagnostic scanners. Steering complaints are notably consistent: owners across multiple reports describe the steering wheel intermittently stiffening or locking up while the car is in motion, making it hard to turn. This steering behavior is one of the more repeatedly flagged symptoms in the complaint set for this model year, with owners noting it persists even after repair attempts.
146
Total Complaints
16
Crash-Related
5
Fire-Related
13
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Dodge Challenger has 4 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag inflator that can explode during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially causing serious injury.
Two recalls cover alternator failure on vehicles with 3.6L engines: the alternator can quit without warning, causing the engine to stall and raising the risk of a crash. On models with electro-hydraulic power steering and either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine, a failing alternator also carries a risk of short-circuiting and starting a fire. There is also a recall affecting certain Mopar high-performance powertrain control modules sold as dealer accessories, including those in the Stage 1 performance package and the Demon Crate kit, though no specific risk description is available for that issue.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure during deployment and rupture or explode.
What the fix does
The passenger frontal air bag inflator will be replaced at no cost.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software fault in certain high-performance Powertrain Control Modules can prevent cruise control from turning off. If the driver doesn't brake or shift to neutral, the vehicle may maintain or increase speed unexpectedly, risking a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the PCM software and update it as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The alternator may suddenly stop working, leaving the vehicle without electrical charging.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the alternator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The alternator may suddenly fail in vehicles with electro-hydraulic power steering, 5.7L or 3.6L engines, and 160, 180, or 220 amp alternators.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your alternator and replace it if necessary at no charge, based on the part number.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
