2014 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 343 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 41 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 27 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Jul 12, 2018
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.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18E053000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
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.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorNov 21, 2017
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.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 17V741000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 10, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftFeb 14, 2017
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.
A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 17V097000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Apr 25, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 16V240000 on NHTSA.gov
StructureJan 28, 2016
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.
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 16V043000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowJul 27, 2015
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.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Campaign 15V467000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorOct 8, 2014
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.
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 14V634000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
343 reports, newest first.
Steering, May 30, 2020
VEHICLE WAS MAKING A GRUMBLING NOISE AT VERY LOW SPEED WHILE TURNING IN ANY DIRECTION, SUCH AS BACKING OUT OR A DRIVEWAY & TURNING WHEELS TO FACE THE PROPER DIRECTION TO EXIT. THIS LED ME TO TAKE THE CAR INTO A VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP WHERE CERTIFIED ASI MECHANICS COULD INSPECT & HOPEFULLY REPAIR. WHAT THEY DISCOVERED WAS THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL WAS FAIRLY LOW. THEY SIMPLY ADDED THE PROPER & SPECIFIC FLUID TYPE THAT IS USED IN THAT PARTICULAR VEHICLE MADE BY THE CAR MANUFACTURER MOPAR. THIS SURPRISINGLY FIXED THE ISSUE TO WHAT I AM ASSUMING WILL BE A TEMPORARY RESOLUTION. BASED ON MY OWN EXTENSIVE RESEARCH & COMMON KNOWLEDGE, I HAVE DISCOVERED THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE. SOMEHOW THE FLUID IS LEAKING, OR SEEPING OUT SOMEWHERE FROM THE ALLEGEDLY SEALED STEERING SYSTEM. WHAT I DISCOVERED BASED ON RESEARCH, IS THAT OBVIOUSLY A SEALED SYSTEM SHOULD NOT LEAK, OR SEEP, & WITH IT BEING SEALED IT CANNOT EVAPORATE. MOST ISSUES W/THE VEHICLE STEERING PUMP HAVE BEEN LEAKS FROM AROUND THE 2 SEALS OF THE RESERVOIR FLUID TANK. A REPLACEMENT TANK & SEALS CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY RATHER THAN ENTIRE PUMP ASSEMBLY WHICH IS VERY EXPENSIVE. ANOTHER COMMON ISSUE IS THAT THE "RACK" OUTER SEAL LEAKS. UNFORTUNATELY THE ATF+4 STOCK FLUID IS AGGRESSIVE ON THESE SEALS & THEY CAN/WILL BECOME POROUS OVER TIME & LEAK. ADDITIONALLY, THE PUMP, IT'S HOSES, & THE SEALS ON THE ENDS OF THE RACK ARE NOW KNOWN AS LEAK POINTS. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM SHOULD BE RECALLED & REPLACED AFTER FIXING THESE ISSUES. IF THE FLUID BECOMES TOO LOW THE VEHICLE & ITS DRIVER/OCCUPANTS WILL EXPERIENCE A POWER STEERING FAILURE IN WHICH THE STEERING WILL SIMPLY SHUT DOWN & NOT PERFORM ITS FUNCTION - STEERING! I DON'T NEED TO COMMENT AS TO HOW EXTREMELY DANGEROUS THIS COULD BE; NOT JUST FOR OCCUPANTS IN THE SAID VEHICLE, BUT THE OCCUPANTS IN OTHER VEHICLES. MY YOUNG SON DRIVES THIS EXACT VEHICLE, & I AM DEEPLY CONCERNED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Other or unspecified, May 27, 2020
VEHICLE AIR COOLING SYSTEM FREQUENTLY SHORTS OUT, BLOWING HOT AIR INSTEAD, EVEN WHEN ON MAX COOL MODE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS OR WHILE STATIONARY; BUT DEPENDING ON OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CAN ALSO HAPPEN ON HIGHWAY. IT SOUNDS AS IF THE COMPRESSOR SHUTS OFF. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE SYSTEM RECHARGED THE LAST TWO SUMMERS AND HAVING THE SAME ISSUE NOW. NO FREON LEAKS WERE FOUND. *TR
Exterior lighting, May 20, 2020
THE LED'S HAVE STARTED TO GO OUT (NOT ILLUMINATE) IN THE CENTER, DECK MOUNTED TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM AS IT PROVIDES REAR ILLUMINATION AT NIGHT. APPARENTLY, THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, May 19, 2020, crash
DRIVING CAR DOWN HIGHWAY CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60 ACCELERATES DOES A 180 AND CONTINUES DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN REVERSE AT 60-70 MILES PER HOUR FOR APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE BEFORE BEING STOPPED BY RUNNING IN TO DITCH. I HAS 2 HANDS ON THE WHEEL AT ALL TIMES THANK GOD NOTHING STOPPED THE CAR FROM GOING INTO REVERSE AND NOT SURE HOW TRANSMISSION WAS ABLE TO GO INTO REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING BRAKE OR TOUCHING SHIFT LEVER. THERE WERE BARRIERS ON BOTH SIDES AND NO SHOULDER THE CAR DID THE 180 WITHOUT CRASHING INTO BARRIERS I WAS IN LEFT LANE GOING FORWARD AFTER 180 WAS IN LEFT LANE GOING IN REVERSE CAR WAS GOING PRETTY STRAIGHT IN REVERSE KNEW I HAD TO STOP CAR BUT NOT TOO FAST KNEW WAS GOING TO HIT SOMETHING BECAUSE ROAD DOES NOT HAVE MANY STRAIGHT POINT AS I SLOWED THE CAR THE BACK END SLID DOWN HILL OFF SIDE OF ROAD THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, May 18, 2020
THE DODGE CHARGER HAS A CRITICAL DESIGN FLAW ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP LOCATED BELOW THE DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER SEAT. THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING COVER IS PRONE TO CRACKING AND THUS RESULTS IN FUEL LEAKING OUTSIDE THE FUEL PUMP AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. THE FUEL LEAKING WILL OCCUR REGARDLESS OF IF THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. THE POORLY DESIGNED FUEL PUMP COVER DOES VERY LITTLE TO CONTAIN THE FUEL INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP AND CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE PETROL IS BEING LEAKED INTO MANY DIFFERENT AREAS THAT CAN EASILY RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRES AND DEATH. MY DODGE CHARGER IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND THIS FUEL LEAK HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH VEHICLE MAINTENANCE OR DRIVING HABITS. THE FUEL PUMP IS SIMPLY DESIGNED IN A RECKLESS MANNER WHICH HAS ALREADY RESULTED IN MULTIPLE VEHICLE FIRES AND DEATH IN DODGE CHARGERS AND DODGE CHALLENGERS. I URGE YOU TO PLEASE ACT SWIFTLY IN RECALLING AND RESOLVING THIS MATTER BEFORE MORE LIVES ARE LOST. *TR
Other or unspecified, May 10, 2020
LAST YEAR I STARTED TO HEAR A BANGING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC (CARMAX) AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THEY WERE UNSURE. SO I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID I HAD A NAIL IN MY TIRE SO I WENT AND GOT IT FIXED. THE SOUND STILL HAPPENING I WENT BACK, THIS TIME THEY RECOMMENDED CHANGING THE REINFORCEMENT TUNNEL. AFTER THAT THE SOUND WAS STILL THERE AND THEY RECOMMENDED CHANGING THE REAR SHOCKS, DID THAT AND SOUNDS STILL THERE. THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING VISIBLE THAT IS WRONG SO EVERYTHING IS FINE. IF EVERYTHING IS FINE WHY THE SOUND. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR AND IT IS JUST ANNOYING AND SCARY TO CONSTANTLY HEAR THAT BANGING NOISE. IT ONLY HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS AND IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING FORWARD AND IN REVERSE. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Engine, May 3, 2020
THE REAR FUSE BOX BURNT OUT IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR; ALMOST CAUSING A CAR FIRE AND THE FUSE BOX IS NONE OPERATIONAL BUT LOCATED NEXT TO THE TRANSMISSION, CONTROL PANEL,SEATS AND AIRBAGS FUSES AND MANY OTHER OPERATIONAL SAFETY FEATURES OF THE CAR. THE CAR HAS HAD ALL RECALLS, SERVICES, MAINTAINED METICULOUSLY WITH ONE OWNER NO ACCIDENTS.
Steering, Mar 12, 2020
AS I WAS MAKING A TURN (CAR WAS IN MOTION ON STREET), THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENED UP, THE CAR BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO CONTROL. AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN I PULLED INTO A EMPTY PARKING SPACE. I TURNED OFF THE AND THEN TURNED ON THE CAR. I THEN RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM THE CAR SAYING "SERVICE POWER STEERING". I DECIDED TO DRIVE AROUND THE BLOCK TO SEE IF THERE WOULD BE ANY CHANGE IN HANDLING OF THE CAR. THERE WAS NONE, SO I PARKED THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Mar 9, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN CLEARED SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS INTENDED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DODGE COUNTRY LOCATED AT (1902 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, KILLEEN, TX 76541 (254) 200-3900) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Power train, Service brakes, Feb 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (NORTHWEST CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 19616 NORTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77065) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS AND STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE RESULT WAS INCONCLUSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO RIVER OAKS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (4807 KIRBY DR, HOUSTON, TX 77098) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED ON 2/26/20 BUT IS MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN AS OF 06/13/20. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.*DT*JB
Steering, Feb 16, 2020
AROUND 70K MILES I NOTICED MY CAR NOT WANTING TO TURN LEFT, ESPECIALLY WHEN BRAKING. THE WHEEL SEEMS TO LOCK UP AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. I ALSO NOTICED A KNOCKING, RATTLING TYPE NOISE, THAT SEEMS TO COME FROM THE WHEEL AREA, WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT AND AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. I TOOK MY CAR TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED NEW BRAKES, ROTORS AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED. WHICH I HAD THEM REPLACED. I TOOK CAR BACK BECAUSE IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING, I WAS TOLD THEY DO NOT SEE OR KNOW ANY REASON WHY IT'S STILL HAPPENING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CODES PS401 AND P06DD WAS REPORTED. THE LOCKING OF THE WHEEL IS OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY AND I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
Engine, Jan 28, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL TICKING NOISE DETECTED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CRYSTAL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF BROOKSVILLE 14358 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613 (352) 597-1265 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTER AND CAMSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO REFERRED CONTACT BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Engine, Jan 24, 2020
IN MY CAR THE OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING OIL AND WAS REPLACED. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH EVERY 3.6L ENGINE BY DODGE 2014 AND UP. I SPOKE WITH A DODGE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND HE SAID IT WAS THE WORST DESIGN THEY HAVE EVER PUT ONTO THIS MOTOR DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF CARS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I FEEL THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE DEALT WITH ASAP BECAUSE FOR NUMEROUS REASONS. FIRST REASON BEING OIL FLYING THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE CAB CAN CAUSE A FIRE. SECOND REASON BEING THAT OIL LEAKING WHILE DRIVING CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR OTHER MOTORISTS WHETHER IT'S SLIPPING ON OIL LEAKED BY MY VEHICLE OR FROM OIL BEING SPRAYED UP FROM MY VEHICLE COATING THEIR WINDSHIELD. ALSO ANOTHER DANGER FOR ME THE OPERATOR IS THE NAUSEOUS SMELL OF OIL BURNING GOING THROUGH MY HEATING SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I HOPE THAT YOU SEE THIS COMPLAINT AND TAKE IT SERIOUS AND INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE BECAUSE I TRULY FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD. I HAVE SINCE HAD THE PART REPLACED WITH AN UPGRADED PART THAT DODGE OFFERS. AND I HAD IT INSTALLED BY THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM DUE TO BEING MUCH CHEAPER. THANK YOU!
Service brakes, Engine, Jan 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE WARNING INDICATORS WHILE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ARRIGO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM SAWGRASS, (5901 MADISON AVE, TAMARAC, FL 33321, (954) 626-8811) AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A NEW BATTERY WAS ALSO NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Service brakes, Jan 22, 2020
CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES. DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CAR SUDDENLY POPPED 3 LIGHTS; TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR. REPAIR SHOP HAS DIAGNOSED AS THE ABS MODULE NEEDING REPLACEMENT. THERE ARE NO OTHER SYMPTOMS BESIDES THE WARNING LIGHTS AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING. AT THIS TIME I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING IF ANY OF THESE SYSTEMS HAVE ACTUALLY FAILED SINCE THE ABS MODULE HAS SHUT OFF THESE SYSTEMS.
Steering, Jan 1, 2020
THE VEHICLE WHEN I PURCHASED IT 3 MONTHS AGO HAS PRETTY LOW MILEAGE AND $79,000 ON IT WELL I NOTICED THE WHOLE TIME I HEARD A CREAKING SOUNDING WHEN I WOULD TURN THE TIRES AND THEN WHEN I WENT TO GEORGIA BECAUSE I LIVE IN TENNESSEE FOR CHRISTMAS AND BY THE TIME I GOT BACK TO TENNESSEE I COULDN'T EVEN TURN MY WHEEL AND I GUESS THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT IN IT BUT IT'S A NEW CAR AND IT'S BEEN TAKEN REALLY GOOD CARE OF I'M JUST WONDERING WHY THE PUMP WENT OUT ON IT SO FAST WHEN I WAS DRIVING SO FAST I COULD WRECKED AND EVERYTHING
Steering, Dec 18, 2019
WIFE DROPPED ME OFF AT WORK AND LITERALLY THE SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. THEY VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND THIS HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE. THANKFULLY SHE WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND THE POWER STEERING QUIT
Power train, Nov 24, 2019
BETWEEN 30-60 MPH, AWD TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR KEPT DISENGAGING/ENGAGING WHILE DRIVING. SLIGHT JARRING OF CAR OCCURRED WHEN ACTION HAPPENED. IT WAS TAKEN TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP IN NOV 2019 AND A SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS PERFORMED WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE RESOLVED THE ISSUE. I HAD TO PAY ~$68 FOR THIS SERVICE. GOOGLE/WEB DISCUSSIONS SHOW THIS IS A BROAD ISSUE AMONG THE DODGE CHARGER AWD, AND SHOULD PROBABLY BE CONSIDERED A COMPANY-COVERED RECALL/REPAIR RATHER THAN A CHARGE BORNE BY CAR OWNER.
Air bags, Nov 7, 2019
THE HARNESS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG BURNED UP AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Steering, Oct 31, 2019
POWER STEERING PUMP ALL OF A SUDDEN, JUST WENT OUT. LUCKILY I WAS PARKING MY CAR AT HOME.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR PRESSURE SERVICE MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS BLANK. ALSO, THE "KEY FOB WAS NOT DETECTED" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT CALLED SCOTT EVANS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2280 BANKHEAD HWY, CARROLLTON, GA, (770) 834-5050) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,700.
Engine, Oct 15, 2019
SHEARED ROCKER PIN POSING INJURY AND OR DEATH TO OCCUPANT OR OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD
Electrical system, Oct 4, 2019
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY DEFECT CAUSES CAR TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. LIGHTING BOLT FLASHES THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THEN THE WARNING LIGHTS FLASH BOLT AND ENGINE THEN THE CARS SHUTSOFF. VERY DANGEROUS
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Sep 24, 2019
TODAY MY CAR TURNED OFF ALL OF A SUDDEN OUT OF NO WHERE. I HAVE STATED TO THE DEALER FOR YEARS THAT IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR A CAR TO SAY BATTERY SAVER MODE AND LIGHTS, RADIO, DASH AND ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES IN A VEHICLE TO TURN OF OR STUTTER OF AND ON. THEY SAID IT IS NORMAL AND THAT IT IS MY BATTERY. IF A CAR TURNS ON THE ALTERNATOR IS SUPPOSED TO TAKE ALL THE LOAD OFF OF THE BATTERY RUNNING IN THE ENGINE NOTHING ELSE. MY CAR HAS STUTTERED MULTIPLE TIME OFF AND IN WHILE DRIVING AND EVEN ALMOST TURNED OFF. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR DRIVING AROUND, BECAUSE CAR COULD TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND I LOSE ALL CONTROL OFF THE VEHICLE STEERING, BRAKES AND ACCELERATING. WHEN I THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF TODAY I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR STARTED TO STUTTER AND THEN IT JUST TURNED OFF WHEN THE GREEN LIGHT TURNED ON. I WAS UNABLE TO TAKE A PICTURE TODAY AND I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE AND USE A PHONE. I HAVE MULTIPLE PICTURE FROM THE PAST BUT WAS ONLY ABLE TO UPLOAD ONE
Air bags, Sep 20, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CONTACT HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL ( PREGNANT ) UNKNOWN CAUSE ( VEHICLE NOT DIAGNOSED BY DEALER ) THE CONTACT STATED THAT WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, PUSHED HER IN TO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE ( 28 WEEKS IN TO THE PREGNANCY ) . TREATED AND RELEASED ( BACK AND NECK PAIN )VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED.POLICE REPORT UNAVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 66,000.