Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Dodge Challenger. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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.
Alternator may Fail Resulting in an Engine Stall
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (149)
149 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 149 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 62 | 41.6% |
| Engine | 36 | 24.2% |
| Steering | 20 | 13.4% |
| Air bags | 18 | 12.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 9.4% |
| Power train | 12 | 8.1% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 7.4% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 5.4% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 3.4% |
| Seats | 5 | 3.4% |
How 2014 compares with other Challenger years
Best and worst Challenger years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 299 | 7 |
| 2011 | 193 | 6 |
| 2012 | 253 | 6 |
| 2013 | 179 | 5 |
| 2014 | 149 | 4 |
| 2015 | 126 | 5 |
| 2016 | 78 | 1 |
| 2017 | 49 | 3 |
| 2018 | 75 | 3 |
| 2019 | 59 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Dodge Challenger 2 dr rwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,600
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 422 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 27 / 21 | $3,600 | 422 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 24 / 18 | $4,200 | 487 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 18 | $4,550 | 493 |
| 6.4 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 23 / 17 | $4,850 | 521 |
| 6.4 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 23 / 17 | $4,850 | 521 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2014 Dodge Challenger FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 19V018000 (air bag), 17V741000 (electrical), 17V435000 (electrical), 14V634000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Dodge Challenger problems?
Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (62), Engine (36), Steering (20) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2014 Dodge Challenger get?
EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 18 city, 27 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2014 Dodge Challenger get?
NHTSA rated the 2014 Dodge Challenger 2 dr rwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2014 Challenger compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2019 Dodge Challenger model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (49) and the 2010 the most (299). The 2014 drew 149. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.