Is the 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER reliable?

The 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER has 213 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.9x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (60 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (38 complaints, avg repair $500); STEERING (20 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER?

Yes, there are 5 recall(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Contact any Dodge dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER?

The 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER gets 19 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2526. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER is approximately $2,580/year (coupe-muscle class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Dodge CHALLENGER

Q: Is the 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER often stolen?

The Dodge CHALLENGER was the #24 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025 with approximately 4,100 thefts (NICB Hot Wheels data). Theft risk tier: high.

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER has 213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.9x the segment average of 115. The most common issue is electrical problems (28% of all complaints), specifically: the vehicle stalls while driving,pulls right,satellite radio goes out.it has had a tipm and two computers in addition to two wiring repairs along with gas in the oil.there has been four oil changes in less than 3 months along with four tire rotations.the car has been in the dealerships for over thi. There are 5 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 8 fire reports filed.

8 fire reports 19 crash reports 19 injuries

213

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

60 complaints

28%

• THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING,PULLS RIGHT,SATELLITE RADIO GOES OUT.IT HAS HAD A TIPM AND TWO COMPUTERS IN ADDITION TO TWO WIRING REPAIRS ALONG WITH GAS IN THE OIL.THERE HAS BEEN FOUR OIL CHANGES IN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS ALONG WITH FOUR TIRE ROTATIONS.THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIPS FOR OVER THI
• BRAND NEW 2014 CHALLENGER SHAKER HAS OVER 6" OF WATER IN TRUNK'S SPARE TIRE CAVITY THAT SPLASHES ON BATTERY AND REAR FUSE BOX. THE TRUNK LEAKS ON BOTH TIRE WELL SEAMS AND INSIDE DRIVER'S REAR FENDER TO THE SPARE TIRE CAVITY ON INCLINE, DECLINE AND FLAT SURFACES. POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT WAITING TO
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 5 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING,PULLS RIGHT,SATELLITE RADIO GOES OUT.IT HAS HAD A TIPM AND TWO COMPUTERS IN ADDITION TO TWO WIRING REPAIRS ALONG WITH GAS IN THE OIL.THERE HAS BEEN FOUR OIL CHANGES IN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS ALONG WITH FOUR TIRE ROTATIONS.THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIPS FOR OVER THI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER

Based on 160 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 39K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 40K mi · 33 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

In line with typicalmedian 33K mi · 14 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 8K mi · 11 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 23K mi · 9 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 41K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 6K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (5)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE15/01/2019

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.

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.

High theft risk

#24 most stolen in 2025

The Dodge CHALLENGER was the #24 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 4,100 thefts reported to law enforcement.

Notes: Muscle car; engine and body parts

Recommended protection: engine immobilizer verification, steering wheel lock, GPS tracker, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Higher theft risk usually translates to higher comprehensive-coverage insurance premiums.

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,527

Per month

$211

Per mile

21.1¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,201/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,778/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Dodge CHALLENGER

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,580

Full coverage / month

$215

Liability only / year

$747

vs US avg

+54%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (coupe-muscle)1.55x

× theft risk1.15x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$2580

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2014 CHALLENGER, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 213 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING,PULLS RIGHT,SATELLITE RADIO GOES OUT.IT HAS HAD A TIPM AND TWO COMPUTERS IN ADDITION TO TWO WIRING REPAIRS ALONG WITH GAS IN THE OIL.THERE HAS BEEN FOUR OIL CHANGES IN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS ALONG WITH FOUR TIRE ROTATIONS.THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIPS FOR OVER THI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 5 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING A BRAND NEW CHALLENGER, WHILE ON THE WAY TO WORK THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ABOUT 2 MINUTES AFTER THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE IN THE CARPOOL LANE GOING BOUT 63 MILES/HR. THE CAR WAS READING ABOUT 200 MILES TO EMPTY. THE FUEL SENSORS /PUMPS WERE NOT WORKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: CAR DID A CURB CHECK AND THE STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE ALONG WITH EVERYTHING ELSE ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WITH THE WHEEL FALLING OFF AND FOLDING UNDER THE CAR TAKING OUT THE FRONT WHEEL WELL FENDER AND CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GATE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, NECK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Dodge dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)