2014 Dodge Challenger engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 38 complaints for the 2014 Dodge Challenger, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving 70 MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle then stalled, and continue to roll, the driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact stated that his girlfriend noticed a light coming from the rear, and when she had exit the vehicle, she noticed smoke and flame coming from the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that the whole rear of the vehicle were in flame.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge challenger. The contact stated that the cruise control failed to disengage when the contact's foot depressed the brake pedal. When the cruise control was applied while driving 65 MPH, the rpms increased and the vehicle accelerated to 114 MPH. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and disconnected the cruise control. As the contact continued driving without the cruise control activated, the vehicle proceeded to accelerate and decelerate simultaneously.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Dodge Challenger
- Electrical system 62 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints