1. Dodge Charger
  2. Problems
  3. 2014
  4. Electrical System

2014 Dodge Charger Electrical System Problems

77
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 77 stored complaint records:

  • 8 indicate a crash
  • 6 indicate injury
  • 4 indicate fire

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi21
1–30k mi21
60–100k mi14
100–150k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 12, 2019 · 88,700 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    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, [redacted]) and was informed that the battery needed to be replaced and the computer…

    ODI 11270027

  • September 2, 2019 · 114,000 miles

    Electrical System

    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

    ODI 11266070

  • June 27, 2019 · 122,095 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    I bought a used 2014 dodge charger less than a month ago . I haven't made my first payment and have to replace the oil filter housing and no a problem with my battery saver indicator shutting of functions of the car while driving . Dealer has recognized the issue by unwilling to pay for all cost and parts of repair .

    ODI 11229411

  • June 21, 2019 · 150,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The vehicle stalled while driving and battery caught on fire when restarted the contact was left stranded the contact believes the fire was caused due to battery failure the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph without warning, the headlights failed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but noticed that smoke was coming from the rear of…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11222042

  • June 7, 2019 · 47,828 miles

    Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact stated that he had to manually enter the vehicle with the key because the battery was drained. The vehicle was towed to spitzer chrysler dodge ([redacted], brook park, oh 44142) where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure on 6-14-19 fca. The approximate…

    ODI 11220167

  • June 5, 2019

    Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving freeway, highway, in a parking lot or at a stop light my cars electronics are shutting off and occasionally the engine shuts off and my steering locks up. Sounds like the p60 recall but my car vin does not qualify but had all the same symptoms and is very dangerous. This car is my only way to work and it's been getting worse and i have been denied a fix on this. This is not safe at all

    ODI 11218027

  • May 15, 2019 · 56,000 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering

    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.

    Crash reported

    ODI 11233526

  • April 17, 2019 · 88,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering

    All dash warning lights are on. Loss of power steering trans slippery and sticking.

    ODI 11196944

  • April 15, 2019 · 136 miles

    Electrical System · Unknown Or Other

    My car often sometimes the abs & traction control light pop up out of the blue at the same time then goes off & also it seems at times the transmission gets stuck when reducing speed coming to s stop also the vehicle all of a sudden just turn off on me when i was run my a.c in a drive through as i proceeded to pull off

    ODI 11207658

  • April 1, 2019

    Electrical System

    Not turning off and car unlocks self without the key being there or being pressed. Issues with unlocking self.

    ODI 11194407

  • March 11, 2019 · 68,037 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    Alternator recall that matches exact issue, make (dodge), model (charger), year (2014), and engine size of car (3.6l v6). Alternator malfunction caused short circuit of hydro-electric power steering pump. Indicator lights began to flash and car would begin to stall while in operation until eventually dying completely. Alerted that vin number was not part of the recall and had to have all work done at local mechanic.

    ODI 11196851

  • January 4, 2019 · 88,000 miles

    Electrical System · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. While driving 20 mph, the steering seized and the check engine, brake, abs and steering assist warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

    ODI 11165836

  • November 23, 2018 · 65,758 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other

    Takata recall my emergency brake comes on by itself without even being pushed down on and slows my car down then my shifter sounds like its sticking and then my dashboard starts blinking.

    ODI 11154240

  • August 13, 2018 · 58,750 miles

    Electrical System

    Battery saver mode turns on while going 65 mph on freeway. Only my radio is on so there is no huge drain on the battery. Service keyless system is also something that turns on multiple times. At times the key fob won't open the door or start the car even with a new battery in the key fob.

    ODI 11119797

  • July 31, 2018

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. When the contact purchased the vehicle from don brown chevrolet (2244 s kings highway blvd, st. Louis, mo 63110, [redacted]), they were not informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). While making a stop, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front and rear wheels. The service center…

    ODI 11131495

  • May 1, 2018 · 30,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    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 ([redacted], 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…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11109625

  • January 24, 2018 · 42,000 miles

    Door · Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. While attempting to open the driver's door, the door handle separated. The vehicle was driven to nyle maxwell supercenter (13401 n fm 620, austin, tx) where it was diagnosed that a screw was loose. The vehicle was repaired in may of 2017. The contact stated that the failure recurred eight months later. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact…

    ODI 11064719

  • January 16, 2018 · 5 miles

    Electrical System

    The battery save mode evelope comes on. And car losses power. This is a common issue with this model. Dodge hasn't extended to more models when they are aware of the issue.

    ODI 11081246

  • January 12, 2018

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealers (larry h. Miller dodge ram avondale, 10101 w. Papago fwy, avondale, az 85323, [redacted] and bill luke chrysler jeep dodge ram,…

    ODI 11062410

  • January 5, 2018 · 97,000 miles

    Electrical System · Power Train · Seat Belts

    Takata recall there's multiple recalls that are wrong with my car but not described under my searches vin attached is screen shots of the exact ones. I need these things fixed please and thank you. It won't allow me to click any other boxes but attached are the issues. The altinatar is affecting my battery now as well.

    ODI 11114313

  • November 27, 2017 · 36,000 miles

    Electrical System

    The alternator may experience diode thermal fatigue failure due to cyclical loads induced by electro-hydraulic power steering.

    ODI 11048712

  • November 20, 2017 · 65,000 miles

    Body · Electrical System · Service Brakes

    It has electrica problems, specially on lights. The reverse light stays on even the car is on park or turned off. The notification light keeps staying on everytime even though the problem is already fix. The tire pressures keeps on going down everyday.

    Crash reported

    ODI 11047743

  • November 15, 2017 · 30,800 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

    I'm still having, (battery saver mode light coming on). And now i'm worried about the ("takata recall"). I've taken my dodge charger back to dodge dealership for service today, 11/16/17, as the (abs) & (traction control) lights both were on. And as i was driving my car to the dealership i tried to set my cruise control at 75 mph as i was on i-77 south, but i couldn't get it to set at any speed. Today 11/17/2017 my…

    ODI 11046936

  • November 14, 2017 · 58,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. While driving onto the highway at 17 mph, the vehicle started to decelerate and then stalled without warning. The contact was not able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to courtesy chrysler dodge jeep (9207 e adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619, phone number: [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign…

    ODI 11045888

  • November 10, 2017 · 62,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Alternator failed dealer said that the car has been in for alternator recall and yet the car stalled on the highway while driving with no warning almost killing my son and the problem after diagnosing is the alternator i believe this problem has to be investigated because i believe dodge are replacing alternators with another defective ones my car is now at prescott dodge dealership and they want to charge me almost…

    ODI 11045865