2014 Dodge Charger Problems & Owner Complaints

Electrical System 109 8 crash 4 fire 6 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LANDMARK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (6850 MT. ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST AND FACIAL INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN UNDISCLOSE…”
NHTSA complaint #11109625, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND FLICKERED OFF AND ON. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED THE BRAKE AND STEERING FAILED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRACTOR TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SULFUR ODOR AND THE AIR BAGS HAD NOT DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE FRONT GRILL, FENDER, BUMPER COVER, HEAD LAMP AND RADIATOR ASSEMBLY, HORN, ONE FOG LAMP,…”
NHTSA complaint #10946663, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“11-23-16, DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH IN A 70MPH ,SUDDENLY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO PULL BY ITSELF LEFT TO RIGHT REPEATEDLY FOR ABOUT 3-4 SECONDS ,I NEARLY LOST CONTROL,BRAKED GENTLY AND STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL,,BATTERY SAVER MODE CAME ON A SHORT BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, 2 HOURS LATER ON A 40 MPH CITY STREET I WAS MAKING A NORMAL LOW SPEED LEFT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT,CAR SEEMED TO NOT GO WHERE I STEERED IT AND WE HIT A TRAFFIC CONTROL POLE,DEPLOYING ALL AIRBAGS,THERE WAS A LIGHT DRIZZLE IN BOTH INSTANCES,BUT THIS WAS NOT A HYDROPLANE,BATTERY SAVER MODE WAS ON FOR OVER 4 HOURS DURING OUR ENT…”
NHTSA complaint #10928157, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Steering 62 4 crash 3 injury

“I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A 4 WAY STOP. A CAR PULLED UP TO MY LEFT SO I PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION. I BEGAN PULLING INTO THE INTERSECTION TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND ANOTHER CAR CAME SPEEDING UP, PULLED AROUND THE CAR TO MY LEFT AND HIT MY CAR ON THE LEFT (DRIVER'S) SIDE. I WAS THROWN FORWARD AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE SUNVISOR, CAUSING A SUBDURAL HEMATOMA IN MY HEAD. THIS RESULTED IN MY SPENDING 8 DAYS IN HE ICU UNIT OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS”
NHTSA complaint #10759107, 2015 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“11-23-16, DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH IN A 70MPH ,SUDDENLY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO PULL BY ITSELF LEFT TO RIGHT REPEATEDLY FOR ABOUT 3-4 SECONDS ,I NEARLY LOST CONTROL,BRAKED GENTLY AND STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL,,BATTERY SAVER MODE CAME ON A SHORT BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, 2 HOURS LATER ON A 40 MPH CITY STREET I WAS MAKING A NORMAL LOW SPEED LEFT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT,CAR SEEMED TO NOT GO WHERE I STEERED IT AND WE HIT A TRAFFIC CONTROL POLE,DEPLOYING ALL AIRBAGS,THERE WAS A LIGHT DRIZZLE IN BOTH INSTANCES,BUT THIS WAS NOT A HYDROPLANE,BATTERY SAVER MODE WAS ON FOR OVER 4 HOURS DURING OUR ENT…”
NHTSA complaint #10928157, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“ON HIGHWAY GOING 65MPH.CAR STEERING LOST CONTROL AND PULLED SHARP RIGHT OFF ROAD. COULD NOT STEER OR BRAKE. ALL LIGHTS ON PANEL WERE LIT UP. ROAD IN THE DITCH AT 65MPH AND RAMPED A DRIVEWAY AND STILL COULDN'T STEER OR BRAKE.FINALLY CAR CAME TO A STOP ON ITS OWN OR DUE TO IMPACT AND HIGH BRUSH IN THE DITCH.”
NHTSA complaint #11233526, 2019 · crash

Engine 61 4 crash 4 fire 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LANDMARK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (6850 MT. ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST AND FACIAL INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN UNDISCLOSE…”
NHTSA complaint #11109625, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I AM VERY NEED TO THE CAR FREE REPORT I NEED TO THEIS PLEASE JKHJHK”
NHTSA complaint #10863775, 2015 · crash · fire

“MY DODGE CHARGER CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE ENGINE OVER HEATING... THE FIRE MARSHAL AND INVESTIGATOR STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD A MALFUNCTION... ALL THE PARTS ON MY VECHILE WAS THE ORIGINAL.... I PURCHASED MY CAR BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT AND ONLY TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANY WORK PRIOR TO MY TOTAL LOSS....MY CAR WAS SITTING PARKED WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED WHICH STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND I DIDN'T HAVE ANY WORK DONE ON MY CAR PRIOR TO THE FIRE.”
NHTSA complaint #11073976, 2017 · fire

Power Train 60 9 crash 4 injury

“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 CA…”
NHTSA complaint #11325094, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“DODGE CHARGER WAS TAKEN IN TO CERTIFIED DODGE SERVICE CENTER FOR SAME PROBLEM 3 DIFFERENT TIMES BEFORE THE 4TH TIME THE PROBLEM OCCURRED, WHICH RESULTED IN A CAR ACCIDENT. MAIN PROBLEM: GEAR SHIFT/LEVER STICKS AND HAS TO BE FORCED INTO DESIRED GEAR. ALSO, WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR STAYS IN PARK AND WILL NOT SHIFT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. ON JULY 18TH, 2017, CAR WAS STARTED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AND CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON BUT CAR WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET TO STOP SIGN…”
NHTSA complaint #11010491, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V240000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE CONTACT EXITED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE OPEN DOOR CAUGHT THE FENCE AND IT PULLED THE DOOR BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. AN INJURY WAS SUSTAINED, BUT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10943781, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Unknown Or Other 45 2 crash 2 fire 4 injury 2 death

“Two Teens were found dead in the vehicle with the engine running while parked in a parking lot. The cause of death is pending Toxicology, Possible Carbon Monoxide poising. The vehicle exhaust pipes had been cut off directly behind the rear wheels, and above the bottom of the side panels. It is unknown who cut them or when they were cut. The police did not test the vehicle. The vehicle is available for inspection at our office.”
NHTSA complaint #11428379, 2021 · 2 death(s)

“I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW 2014 FIRST PROBLEM BURNING SMELL THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON HYDROLIC MODULE WENT OUT AN HAD TO BE CHANGED SOME HOW THE BRAKES SO CALLED NEEDED BLEEDED UPON LEAVING THE RALPH SELLERS DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE CAR BRAKES HAD TO BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR JUST TO STOP MAKING THE CAR NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IN ADDITION TO BRINGING IT BACK IT WAS PLACED UNDER FIRST RECALL P 90 MISSING DAYS OF WORK TO RESCHEDULE TO GET IT FIXED THE PARTS WAS NEVER THERE I TRIED LEAVING THE CAR TO GET FIXED WAS SENT TO ENTERPRISE RENTAL FOR A REPLACEMENT CAR THAT I NEVER GOT…”
NHTSA complaint #11044353, 2015 · crash · fire · 3 injury(ies)

“MY 2014 DODGE CHARGER HAS NOW HAD THE STEERING WHEEL AND ROD COME OUT IN MY LAP TWICE NOW WHILE DRIVING WITHIN THREE MONTHS. I HAVE REPORTED THIS WITH FCA CORPORATE, THIS IS NOW MY THIRD REPORT AND COMPLAINT WITH THE VEHICLE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, NOW TWO OPEN SAFETY CLAIMS WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATE IN DENVER AND ALSO HAVE HAD THE REPAIRS DONE ONCE BY LARRY H MILLER I AM TRYING TO GET THE SAME REPAIR DONE AGAIN BUT NO ONE WILL RETURN MY PHONE CALLS AND NO ONE IS WILLING TO TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY OF THIS VEHICLE AND FIX IT. TOTAL CARE WARRANTY HAS A CONTRACT WITH LARRY H MILLER FOR 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 M…”
NHTSA complaint #11245385, 2019 · 1 injury(ies)

Service Brakes 34 6 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE CRASHING INTO A TRACTOR TRAILER AND A GUARDRAIL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED AN INJURED BACK DURING THE INCIDENT, BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ABS SENSOR, ABS MODULE, TRANSMISSION MODULE, AND THE MAIN COMPUTER, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N…”
NHTSA complaint #10778938, 2014 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“My brakes went out on me and couldn't stop. My engine has been overheating and making a weird ticking noise.the front suspension is loose and has caused me to hydroplane on the highway and slide”
NHTSA complaint #11582123, 2024 · crash

“When attempting to apply brakes, the pedal sunk to the floor with no result. On subsequent attempts, the left front brake activated and locked up while there was no apparent effect on the other 3 wheels. The car veered to the left as a result of the one brake being applied, and began to travel down the road at an angle of about 45 degrees. Correction was required to steer out, the brake remained locked up and not responding to the pedal. Automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning systems did not activate and my vehicle collided with the one ahead. AWD seemed to activate just pri…”
NHTSA complaint #11547003, 2023 · crash

Air Bags 28 15 crash 2 fire 8 injury

“I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW 2014 FIRST PROBLEM BURNING SMELL THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON HYDROLIC MODULE WENT OUT AN HAD TO BE CHANGED SOME HOW THE BRAKES SO CALLED NEEDED BLEEDED UPON LEAVING THE RALPH SELLERS DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE CAR BRAKES HAD TO BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR JUST TO STOP MAKING THE CAR NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IN ADDITION TO BRINGING IT BACK IT WAS PLACED UNDER FIRST RECALL P 90 MISSING DAYS OF WORK TO RESCHEDULE TO GET IT FIXED THE PARTS WAS NEVER THERE I TRIED LEAVING THE CAR TO GET FIXED WAS SENT TO ENTERPRISE RENTAL FOR A REPLACEMENT CAR THAT I NEVER GOT…”
NHTSA complaint #11044353, 2015 · crash · fire · 3 injury(ies)

“My car was in an accident that ended up being a total loss. Major damage to both driver and passenger sides. No air bags deployed at all. Hit two trees doing 65 mph”
NHTSA complaint #11522698, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Airbags didn't deploy after front end collision at 50mph into a large cow.”
NHTSA complaint #11485145, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Vehicle Speed Control 23 5 crash 3 injury

“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 CA…”
NHTSA complaint #11325094, 2018 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“2014 DODGE CHARGER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCELERATOR DEFECT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A CURB. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED AN INJURY TO THE HIP AND NECK. UPDATED 9/22/2017*JS UPDATED10/04/2017*JS”
NHTSA complaint #11024429, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, CHEST, AND HEAD. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10808184, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Structure 16 5 crash 1 fire 2 injury

“I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A 4 WAY STOP. A CAR PULLED UP TO MY LEFT SO I PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION. I BEGAN PULLING INTO THE INTERSECTION TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND ANOTHER CAR CAME SPEEDING UP, PULLED AROUND THE CAR TO MY LEFT AND HIT MY CAR ON THE LEFT (DRIVER'S) SIDE. I WAS THROWN FORWARD AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE SUNVISOR, CAUSING A SUBDURAL HEMATOMA IN MY HEAD. THIS RESULTED IN MY SPENDING 8 DAYS IN HE ICU UNIT OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS”
NHTSA complaint #10759107, 2015 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I AM VERY NEED TO THE CAR FREE REPORT I NEED TO THEIS PLEASE JKHJHK”
NHTSA complaint #10863775, 2015 · crash · fire

“WAS TRAVELING DOWN ROADWAY AT APPROX. 45 MILES PER HOUR. REAR IMPACTED A SECOND VEHICLE AT APPROX. 20 MPH PUSHING IN RADIATOR AND ENGINE TO THE FIRE WALL AND EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES POLICE REPORT FILED”
NHTSA complaint #11081872, 2018 · crash

Fuel/Propulsion System 14

“The auxiliary fuel pump, located inside the passenger cabin under the right rear passenger seat, has been leaking fuel, leading to discoloration of the part and a strong scent of fuel inside the cabin. Additionally, a pool of gasoline sat atop the pump only separated by a thin plastic lid from the electrical cables leading to the battery in the vehicle's trunk. This gasoline could be ignited by the a spark or a short circuit. The Charger and Chrysler 300 from 2005 to 2023 has this design. I don't know if the auxiliary fuel pump cover is any more robust or fire suppressant than the 2014 model…”
NHTSA complaint #11588597, 2024

“Two days ago my fuel pump stopped working. Upon inspection the top of the fuel pump had a pinhole on top from the metal connector inside getting to hot... Gas was spilling out under pressure and when the tank was full. I replaced the pump... The problem is the old pump shows burn marks on the inside from the original connection. And it got so hot it melted threw the top .. Please help me fix this issue as I am afraid of fire. Replacing the pump is not going to fix the problem with your connection on top being wired the way it is... I have read many reviews online of chargers and Chryslers havi…”
NHTSA complaint #11455925, 2022

“The primary fuel pump (under the rear seat, driver's side) was leaking gas through the electrical connector. The electrical connector on the top of the fuel pump (exposed by removing the back seat and plastic cover), had two of the five metal pins where the plastic had melted allowing raw gas from the tank to leak through the connector. Gas would leak through connector when the tank was full of gas down to about 3/4 of a tank. The gas would collect on top of the fuel tank in the well created for the fuel pump and retaining ring - the gas leaked through at a sufficient rate that it would fil…”
NHTSA complaint #11445883, 2021

Suspension 14 3 crash 1 injury

“11-23-16, DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH IN A 70MPH ,SUDDENLY STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO PULL BY ITSELF LEFT TO RIGHT REPEATEDLY FOR ABOUT 3-4 SECONDS ,I NEARLY LOST CONTROL,BRAKED GENTLY AND STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL,,BATTERY SAVER MODE CAME ON A SHORT BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, 2 HOURS LATER ON A 40 MPH CITY STREET I WAS MAKING A NORMAL LOW SPEED LEFT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT,CAR SEEMED TO NOT GO WHERE I STEERED IT AND WE HIT A TRAFFIC CONTROL POLE,DEPLOYING ALL AIRBAGS,THERE WAS A LIGHT DRIZZLE IN BOTH INSTANCES,BUT THIS WAS NOT A HYDROPLANE,BATTERY SAVER MODE WAS ON FOR OVER 4 HOURS DURING OUR ENT…”
NHTSA complaint #10928157, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“My brakes went out on me and couldn't stop. My engine has been overheating and making a weird ticking noise.the front suspension is loose and has caused me to hydroplane on the highway and slide”
NHTSA complaint #11582123, 2024 · crash

“WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY (IN THE LANE NEXT TO THE CARPOOL LANE) THE CAR IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE EXTREME LEFT CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER. DURING THIS TIME, I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. WHEN I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE TIRE WAS PULLED BACK NEXT TO THE FRONT DRIVER DOOR, BUT STILL UPRIGHT AND HEADED FORWARD. YOU COULD SEE WHERE THE TIRE HAD BEEN SPINNING AGAINST THE BODY OF THE CAR. (THESE ARE KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF A FAILED BALL JOINT) UNFORTUNATELY, THE COMPLETE TIRE ASSEMBLY WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT WAS LOADED ONTO THE TOW TRUCK. CHRYSLER HAS…”
NHTSA complaint #10595198, 2014 · crash

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 13

“WHEN I DRIVING (I MOTION) I FEEL LIKE THE CAR WANTS TO TURN IT OFF BY IT SELF, THE PANEL LOOKS LIKE IF I TURN IT ON AND OFF, AND IT WONT START WHEN I SPEED UP”
NHTSA complaint #11339464, 2020

“ALL DASH WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. LOSS OF POWER STEERING TRANS SLIPPERY AND STICKING.”
NHTSA complaint #11196944, 2019

“MY VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP TO RECEIVE RECALL MAINTENANCE. THE RECALL MAINTENANCE WAS COMPLETED BY THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE 3 RECALLS ARE STILL SHOWING OPEN ACCORDING TO THIS WEBSITE. I AM ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY CURRENTLY SERVING OVERSEAS AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SHIP MY VEHICLE YET BECAUSE I'M STILL WAITING ON THE RECALLS TO CLEAR SO THAT I CAN PROVIDE THE SHIPPING AGENCY WITH A RECALL LETTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH GUIDANCE TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU!”
NHTSA complaint #11121557, 2018

Exterior Lighting 8 1 injury

“THE LED STOP LIGHTS ON ALL THE NEW VEHICLES ARE VERY, VERY BRIGHTS. WHEN DIRECTLY BEHIND ON AFTER DARK AT A STOP THE LIGHTS ARE SO BRIGHT THAT THEY HURT MY EYES, FORCING ME TO CLOSE MY EYES UNTIL THEY RELEASE THE BRAKE. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY MAKE/MODEL WITH THIS ISSUE: ALL NEW CARS WITH LED BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10648754, 2014 · 1 injury(ies)

“PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT BEGAN FLICKERING OFF AND ON FOR MONTHS. FINALLY WENT OUT ALL THE WAY. REPLACED BULB. DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. CHECKED FUSES AS THIS SEEMED TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON INTERNET FORUMS. DID NOT FIX ISSUE. NEXT STEP IS CHANGING HEADLIGHT PIGTAIL. I JUST SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2011-2012 CHARGER HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS. I BELIEVE THE DODGE NEEDS TO EXPAND THEIR RECALL AFTER ALL THE CUSTOMERS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH ONE SIDED HEADLIGHT FAILURE.”
NHTSA complaint #11404050, 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”
NHTSA complaint #11325296, 2020

Seat Belts 7 1 crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CLIPPED THE REAR OF THE OTHER VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES. THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT WAS DAZED, BUT NEITHER HE NOR THE OTHER DRIVER WERE INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANU…”
NHTSA complaint #11111542, 2018 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE CONTACT CLOSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND WITHOUT WARNING A LOUD EXPLOSION OCCURRED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, FRONT AND REAR CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT HAD DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO OFFICE, CONTACTED THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WHO ARRANGED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO CROWN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM GREENSBORO (3710 W. WENDOVER AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27407…”
NHTSA complaint #11377952, 2020

“I PURCHASED A DODGE CHARGER FROM CHICAGO MOTORS INK. THEY SELL USED POLICE VEHIHICLES THE CAR A GOT WAS 2014 CHARGER. LOOKED VERY GOOD ON SITE WHEN I RECIEVE IT .THERE IS NOT ONE SEAT BELT OR SAFETEY DEVICE IN THE CAR. OH I CALLED OWNER ? TED MANY TIMES AND GOT NO RESPONSE FROM THE THIEF.”
NHTSA complaint #11123104, 2018

Wheels 7 1 crash 4 injury

“I HAD A SMALL AIR LEAK IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. I TOOK IT TO GET THE TIRE REPAIRED, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE WHEEL WAS ACTUALLY CRACKED. I TOOK THE CAR TO GET THE RIM REPAIRED, AND IT WAS MAINTAINING PRESSURE. I DID NOT CHECK THE OTHER WHEELS, AS THEY WERE MAINTAINING PRESSURE. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS LATER, I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A LOCAL HIGHWAY (APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH), WHERE THE CAR STARTED SHAKING, AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER RIM WAS CRACKED AS WELL, WHICH LED TO WHEEL FAILURE AND A BLOWOUT. ULTIMATELY, I EN…”
NHTSA complaint #11054503, 2017 · crash · 4 injury(ies)

“All four axles and spindle nuts are literally decaying and crumbling. Its to the point the guy at the tire shop said its not safe. Being a awd vehicle it puts a lot of strain on the hubs. The car only has 65,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11444374, 2021

“WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE THEIR IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL, ALMOST SOUNDS AS IF SOME BOLTS ARE LOOSE. ALSO WHEN PULLING IN TO BACK UP, WHEN I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL A CERTAIN WAY THEIR IS A FUNNY CLICKING SOUND IN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND FUNNY SOUND IN THE BRAKE WHEN I AM BACKING MY CAR INTO MY DRIVE WAY. I BELIEVE THAT THIS MAY BE AN ISSUE WITH A RECALL THAT HASN'T BEEN LOOKED INTO.”
NHTSA complaint #11254668, 2019

Forward Collision Avoidance 4 1 crash

“When attempting to apply brakes, the pedal sunk to the floor with no result. On subsequent attempts, the left front brake activated and locked up while there was no apparent effect on the other 3 wheels. The car veered to the left as a result of the one brake being applied, and began to travel down the road at an angle of about 45 degrees. Correction was required to steer out, the brake remained locked up and not responding to the pedal. Automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning systems did not activate and my vehicle collided with the one ahead. AWD seemed to activate just pri…”
NHTSA complaint #11547003, 2023 · crash

“ABS module needs to be replaced and they stopped making the part. Lights are on all the time with no cruise control and the advanced brake system no longer works. Nobody has the part. They do not make it anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #11718567, 2026

“The just went off on the dash and they stoped working abs traction control emergency brake light is on and idk what the problem is I scanned it and nothing”
NHTSA complaint #11715171, 2025

Engine And Engine Cooling 3

“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”
NHTSA complaint #11326109, 2020

“I HAVE A 2014 DODGE CHARGER SXT WITH THE 3.6 V6 ENGINE AND THE NEW 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY; WHEN IT IS COLD, THE ENGINE WILL REV-UP BETWEEN SHIFTS, AND IT HAS SEVERE DOWNSHIFTS. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE,(AMBIENT AND VEHICLE), IS NORMAL THE UP-SHIFT PROBLEM GOES AWAY BUT THE DOWNSHIFTING PROBLEM STILL REMAINS,(AT TIMES)! I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK FOR REPAIRS 3 TIMES ,(FOR THIS PROBLEM), AND NOTHING HAS HELPED. THIS IS A VERY NICE VEHICLE AND I WANT TO BE ABLE TO KEEP IT AND ENJOY IT , BUT THIS PROBLEM IS SURE RUINING AN OTHERWISE NICE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD…”
NHTSA complaint #10667493, 2014

“I HAVE A 2014 DODGE CHARGER SXT WITH THE 3.6 V6 ENGINE AND THE NEW 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY; WHEN IT IS COLD, THE ENGINE WILL REV-UP BETWEEN SHIFTS, AND IT HAS SEVERE DOWNSHIFTS. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE,(AMBIENT AND VEHICLE), IS NORMAL THE UP-SHIFT PROBLEM GOES AWAY BUT THE DOWNSHIFTING PROBLEM STILL REMAINS,(AT TIMES)! I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK FOR REPAIRS 3 TIMES ,(FOR THIS PROBLEM), AND NOTHING HAS HELPED. THIS IS A VERY NICE VEHICLE AND I WANT TO BE ABLE TO KEEP IT AND ENJOY IT , BUT THIS PROBLEM IS SURE RUINING AN OTHERWISE NICE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD…”
NHTSA complaint #10667494, 2014

Equipment 3

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE AIR CONDITIONER, HOT AIR EMITTED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AND REAR VENTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE VENT EMITTED COOL AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10871526, 2016

“I HAVE A 2014 DODGE CHARGER SXT WITH THE 3.6 V6 ENGINE AND THE NEW 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY; WHEN IT IS COLD, THE ENGINE WILL REV-UP BETWEEN SHIFTS, AND IT HAS SEVERE DOWNSHIFTS. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE,(AMBIENT AND VEHICLE), IS NORMAL THE UP-SHIFT PROBLEM GOES AWAY BUT THE DOWNSHIFTING PROBLEM STILL REMAINS,(AT TIMES)! I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK FOR REPAIRS 3 TIMES ,(FOR THIS PROBLEM), AND NOTHING HAS HELPED. THIS IS A VERY NICE VEHICLE AND I WANT TO BE ABLE TO KEEP IT AND ENJOY IT , BUT THIS PROBLEM IS SURE RUINING AN OTHERWISE NICE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD…”
NHTSA complaint #10667493, 2014

“I HAVE A 2014 DODGE CHARGER SXT WITH THE 3.6 V6 ENGINE AND THE NEW 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY; WHEN IT IS COLD, THE ENGINE WILL REV-UP BETWEEN SHIFTS, AND IT HAS SEVERE DOWNSHIFTS. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE,(AMBIENT AND VEHICLE), IS NORMAL THE UP-SHIFT PROBLEM GOES AWAY BUT THE DOWNSHIFTING PROBLEM STILL REMAINS,(AT TIMES)! I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK FOR REPAIRS 3 TIMES ,(FOR THIS PROBLEM), AND NOTHING HAS HELPED. THIS IS A VERY NICE VEHICLE AND I WANT TO BE ABLE TO KEEP IT AND ENJOY IT , BUT THIS PROBLEM IS SURE RUINING AN OTHERWISE NICE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD…”
NHTSA complaint #10667494, 2014

Seats 3 1 fire

“THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED AT A CAR DEALERSHIP WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE INTERIOR CAB. THE WHOLE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE IS SEVERLY DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE IS AT AMTX SERVICES INC. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10639250, 2014 · fire

“The just went off on the dash and they stoped working abs traction control emergency brake light is on and idk what the problem is I scanned it and nothing”
NHTSA complaint #11715171, 2025

“FRONT PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK IN POSITION. WHEN BRAKING OR STOPPING HARD, THE SEAT TRAVELS FORWARD IN ITS TRACK POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE PASSENGER'S KNEES TO HIT THE LOWER DASHBOARD. EVEN THOUGH THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM SEEMS TO LOCK IN POSITION WHEN SETTING THE POSITION, IT DOES NOT LOCK AND WILL SLIDE FORWARD UPON BARD BRAKING OR A SUDDEN STOP.”
NHTSA complaint #11002668, 2017

Visibility/Wiper 3

“I NOTED THAT THE TOP EDGE AND UPPER EDGES ON BOTH SIDES OF MY LAMINATED WINDSHIELD HAS WHAT APPEARS TO BE LITTLE BUBBLES. THIS HAS ME CONCERNED SINCE IT APPEARS THAT THE LAMINATED WINDSHIELD IS BEGINNING TO SEPARATE.”
NHTSA complaint #11230463, 2019

“WINDOWS FOG UP SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING AND DEFROSTER WILL NOT CLEAR WINDOW VISIBILITY. DEFROST WILL WORK AT TIMES ONLY TO STOP WORKING AT WORST MOST DIFFICULT DRIVING TIME.REQUIRED TO PULL OFF ROAD IN TRAFFIC WITH POOR VISIBILITY”
NHTSA complaint #11122375, 2018

Fuel System 2

“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the EVAP canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,058.”
NHTSA complaint #11508972, 2023

“The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to Ramey Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (127 Frazier Dr, Princeton, WV 24739) where the evaporated gas canister was replaced under an unknown recall; however, the failure persisted after the repair. The contact then took the vehicle to another dealer for an inspection and a diagnostic test determined that the fuel pump and the connector pump had melted; they also informed her that fuel had been leakin…”
NHTSA complaint #11466033, 2022

Tires 2 1 crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: 235/55/R18 104 H (NA). WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, BUBBLES FORMED ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A RELATIVE'S HOUSE AND REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,480. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11098839, 2018

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP/SKIP AND STARTED TO SHIFT VERY ROUGHLY FROM THAT POINT. AFTER A FEW VISITS TO MY DEALER AND AFTER THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR A WEEK, IT WAS THEN DETERMINED THAT THE VALVE BODY INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED, AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT GIVE RENTAL CARS OUT DUE TO THE VEHICLE STILL BEING DRIVABLE. (WTF?) THE PART NEEDED TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION IS ON BACKORDER AND CHRYSLER CURRENTLY DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL HAVE IT IN BECAUSE IT HAS TO COME FROM A VENDOR, SO NOW I'M STUCK WITH A $40000 PAPER WEIGHT IN MY DRIVEWAY UNTIL CHRYSLER GETS…”
NHTSA complaint #10627815, 2014

Parking Brake 1

“THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOESN'T WORK. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I NEED TO TAKE IT IN BECAUSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. ...UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF”
NHTSA complaint #10745779, 2015

Visibility 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE HEATER DEFROSTER FAILED AND THE COOL DEFROSTER ACTIVATED WITHOUT BEING PROMPTED. ALL OF THE WINDOWS IN THE VEHICLE FROSTED MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO VIEW THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10790112, 2014