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2014 Dodge Charger — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2017 to Dec 2015
The most reported issue is electrical system problems (49 complaints). 40 complaints involved crashes. 8 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (10)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V018000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 18E053000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V332000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V435000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V097000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V741000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V467000
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
Risk: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V043000
Component: STRUCTURE
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.
Risk: A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V240000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V634000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 341)
Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance →3 issues
While driving at 65 mph with adaptive cruise control on, your Forward Collision Warning light suddenly activated and nearly caused you to rear-end the car ahead. You lost antilock brakes, cruise control, and forward collision warning, and your brake pedal felt less responsive. The Dodge dealer identified a faulty anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit (part #68236997aa) as the cause, but this part has been discontinued with no aftermarket alternatives available. Fixing this issue will require obtaining a replacement hydraulic control unit through Dodge or finding a compatible alternative part.
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Your brake pedal sank to the floor without stopping the car, then only the left front brake engaged and locked up, causing your car to veer sharply left at a 45-degree angle. The brake remained locked and wouldn't respond to pedal input, and your forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking systems didn't activate, resulting in a crash. The inspection suggests an electrical fault in the brake booster caused both the brake lockup and the safety system failures. Fixing this will likely require diagnosing and repairing the brake booster electrical system and possibly replacing the left front rotor.
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Your car's ABS module (anti-lock brake system) has failed and is no longer manufactured by Dodge. This is causing warning lights to stay on constantly, your cruise control to stop working, and your advanced braking safety features to become inoperative. Since the part is no longer in production, finding a replacement may require sourcing a used module from a salvage yard or finding an aftermarket alternative.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic →2 issues
While driving, you noticed multiple warning lights appeared on your dashboard. A mechanic diagnosed that your ABS module (anti-lock braking system) had failed and needed replacement. The dealer acknowledged the issue but couldn't repair it due to parts shortage and a service backlog.
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Your ABS (anti-lock brake) warning light came on while driving at 40 MPH, and the problem kept happening repeatedly. A mechanic diagnosed that your ABS module and brake booster pump need to be replaced, but these parts are no longer available from Dodge. The repair would involve replacing both the ABS module and brake booster pump to restore proper anti-lock braking function.
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Suspension →2 issues
While turning at an undisclosed speed, you heard a loud popping sound coming from underneath your vehicle, but no warning lights appeared. A mechanic diagnosed a failure in your front suspension. This type of suspension failure can affect your vehicle's handling and safety, and will likely require inspection and replacement of worn suspension components.
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Your front suspension components suddenly failed without any warning signs beforehand. This type of failure can affect your car's handling and safety while driving. A mechanic will need to inspect the front suspension system to identify which specific components failed and replace them as needed.
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Fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your auxiliary fuel pump, located under the right rear passenger seat inside your cabin, is leaking gasoline and creating a strong fuel smell inside the car. A pool of gasoline is collecting on top of the pump, separated only by a thin plastic lid from electrical cables that run to your battery in the trunk—this poses a fire risk if a spark or electrical short occurs. The fix will likely involve inspecting the fuel pump assembly, replacing the leaking pump, and potentially upgrading the protective cover design.
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Tires →1 issue
Your 2014 Dodge Charger is equipped with 225/65R17 tires. A crash has been reported involving this vehicle.
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Suspension,service Brakes,engine →1 issue
Your brakes failed completely, leaving you unable to stop your vehicle, which caused a crash. Your engine is overheating and making a ticking noise. Your front suspension is loose, which caused hydroplaning and sliding on the highway.
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Air Bags →1 issue
Your car was in a serious accident at 65 mph involving two trees with major damage to both the driver and passenger sides, but the airbags did not deploy. This is a critical safety failure since airbags are designed to protect occupants in severe crashes. The airbag system will need complete diagnostic testing and likely replacement of the airbag control module and sensors.
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Steering,electrical System →1 issue
While driving at 35 mph, your car suddenly lost power steering, stalled out, and stopped moving. The battery warning light came on. Your car restarted but wouldn't run properly and had to be towed home. There's a known recall for this issue (Campaign 17V435000), but your vehicle's VIN wasn't included in it. The problem likely involves the electrical system failing to keep the engine running and steering functional.
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Unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your ABS module has malfunctioned, which is causing problems with your cruise control, steering wheel dash controls, and several warning lights that stay on. The Dodge dealer has confirmed they're aware of the issue but currently has no fix available from Dodge. The underlying ABS module will likely need to be repaired or replaced once Dodge releases a solution.
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Vehicle Speed Control,seats,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your car's warning lights came on your dashboard and several safety features stopped working, including ABS (anti-lock brakes), traction control, and your emergency brake light is now on. You scanned the car for error codes but didn't find any, so you're unsure what's causing the problem. This likely involves diagnosing the electrical or brake system connections that control these integrated safety features.
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Electrical System,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your alternator and battery have needed to be replaced three times in the past year, suggesting a recurring electrical charging problem. You've noticed other Dodge Chargers have a recall for similar issues, but your vehicle's VIN isn't included on that recall list. The fix will likely involve diagnosing why the alternator keeps failing to properly charge the battery, which may require checking the charging system circuit and potentially replacing the alternator or having the electrical system inspected for a defect.
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Service Brakes, Air,power Train,vehicle Speed Control →1 issue
Your 2014 Dodge Charger is displaying a "Service Transmission" warning message and making a grinding noise from the transmission. Additionally, your cruise control isn't working and the ABS warning light stays on while driving. A diagnostic scan showed communication errors with the engine and transmission control computers, suggesting these issues may be related to an electrical or computer problem rather than just the transmission itself. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the computer communication issue, which could require replacing sensors, wiring, or the control modules themselves.
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Power Train →1 issue
Your car's transmission control module has failed, and your car won't start as a result. The transmission control module is a computer that manages how your transmission shifts gears. Replacing this module should restore your car's ability to start.
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Electrical System,engine →1 issue
Your car stalled while driving and lost power, with the check engine light coming on. The engine restarted, but the stalling happened again. You also noticed several other warning lights appearing on your dashboard while driving. The dealer was contacted but didn't diagnose or fix the problem. The issue likely involves your engine's fuel or ignition system, or possibly a faulty sensor sending wrong signals to the engine computer.
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Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes →1 issue
Your ABS (anti-lock brake), brake, and electronic stability control warning lights all came on together. A mechanic told you that your ABS module needs to be replaced, but it's no longer available for your vehicle. Without a working ABS system, your brakes could lock up during sudden stops, which increases your risk of skidding or losing control.
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Suspension,electrical System,service Brakes →1 issue
When you put your car in Park, the dashboard display incorrectly shows that it's not actually in Park. This is a false warning that appears despite the transmission being in the correct gear. The issue likely involves a sensor or electrical connection that detects the transmission position, so a mechanic will need to diagnose and replace the faulty sensor or repair the wiring.
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