Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Dodge Challenger has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 149 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V018000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E053000 Cruise Control Cannot Be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V741000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in an Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V435000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V634000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 62 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
Of the 149 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 149 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Dodge Challenger shows below-average reliability with major electrical system issues, airbag recall, and alternator failures. These concerns, supported by high owner-complaint counts, highlight consistent and costly failings.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternator | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| Powertrain Control Module | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$900 | common |
| Airbag Inflator | Any mileage | No reliable estimate | common |
| Steering System | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake system inspection
- Transmission fluid service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Battery maintenance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical failures or dim lights
- Rough engine performance
- Steering vibrations
- Unresponsive airbag light
- Strange engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Dodge Challenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.