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2014 Dodge Challenger problems
Owners have filed 214 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 28% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 16.8%.
Complaints214
Crashes23
Fires8
Injuries22
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 28.0% · 60
Engine 16.8% · 36
Steering 9.3% · 20
Air bags 8.4% · 18
Fuel/propulsion system 6.5% · 14
Power train 5.6% · 12
Unknown or other 5.1% · 11
Service brakes 3.3% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 22 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Dodge Challenger in this data, 2014 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2010 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 13 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 38,996 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Electrical system
We received notice of the recall on the alternator several months ago and have contacted the dealership multiple times. Each time the dealership states that the do not have the needed part in stock and that they will return our call. We have never received a return call. The vehicle has completely stopped working electronically on the highway going approximately 60 mph twice. Thank you. Electrical system · reported at 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…