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
- Alternator/Generator/Regulator · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
My vehicle is affected by the fca t36 recall, and according to what i can find on the internet there will not be any parts available until may of 2018! Just yesterday my wife was about to drive away-only to find the car was totally dead! If there are no repair parts-what am i supposed to do? It had been sitting over night in the garage---!
ODI 11045122
Electrical System
Evic frequently displays "operating in battery saving mode" and sometimes will display a symbol looking like a "target or bullseye" while vehicle is in motion on a city street and highway. Owner's manual does not address either of these warnings or symbols.
ODI 11023517
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local unknown dealer and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.…
ODI 11067087
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. While driving 35 mph, the rpm gauges malfunctioned and the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. As a result, the contact lost power steering, brake functionality, the exterior lighting malfunctioned, and the vehicle could not be shifted into park. The various warning indicators illuminated. The prestigue chrysler dealer was contacted, but did not offer any assistance.…
ODI 11012021
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, she heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle, and then noticed smoke coming through the cabin with the battery save mode and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the battery saver mode had intermittently appeared on and off over the past two years, where it was continuously…
Fire reported
ODI 11011212
Electrical System
Alternator replaced two years ago under recall. Car died again while stopped in traffic and would not restart. Dealer says failure was the same failure that was under recall. District rep has not approved repairs yet, it's been a week. This will be the 3rd alternator in two years.
ODI 11006402
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to start without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, south oak dodge chrysler jeep located at 4550-4560 lincoln hwy, matteson, il 60443 where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The local dealer informed the…
ODI 11061124
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system); however, 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 contact called suburban chrysler dodge jeep ram of garden city ([redacted], garden city, mi 48135 [redacted]) where it was…
ODI 11025306
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 dealer (braman honda of palm beach, [redacted], greenacres, fl 33463) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for…
ODI 11052206
Electrical System · Steering
It is real hard to turn my car wheel; i was told it was some electrical problems. But i'm really not sure; it came out the blue.
ODI 10995668
Electrical System
While driving my evic notified me that it was in "battery save mode" .my research revealed that this is en electrical problem involving the alternator. There have been 2 recalls for this defect, however, my vin is not included. I feel that it should be. I have an appointment with dodge on 3-21. I think they should replace the alternator at no cost. Kindly respond.
ODI 10967032
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I always bring my car to rancho chrysler jeep dodge on [redacted] san diego, ca 92111 regarding the "batter saver mode". I've had this car for almost 2 years and have gone in several times about this issue. They replaced the battery/alternator at least that's what i was told and the "battery saver mode" still comes on. The issue is if you turn off the car it goes away. I was informed to bring it back in if the…
ODI 10948744
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at 45 mph. In addition, all the warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
ODI 10944035
Electrical System · Engine
The car had an exhaust smell wednesday coming through the vents. That went away. No issues with performance. Notice days after car was loud. Figured it was just warming up with cold temperature. Last night car starts no problem. Drive to a friends house was maybe in her house 7 minutes. We go to leave used the key fob to unlock the car notice inside of the car is completely black, won't start. There was a ticking…
ODI 10938977
Electrical System
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10946663
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
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 [redacted] 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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10928157
Electrical System · Engine
The vehicle has been having a pop up message which was stated battery save mode. I then replaced the battery for the key thinking it would help. I then started the vehicle battery and was no problems .today when i stared my car a white screen popped up where i see the messages in the dash board of speedometer. There after when i started my car it sound like was having a hard time turning.later that day while driving…
ODI 10926303
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving my 2014 dodge charger sxt on the freeway today (11/02/16) the engine stalled & i barely made it to the relative safety of the median to attempt to restart my car. After multiple attempts, it eventually restarted, however it stalled again shortly thereafter on the freeway & 3 more times once i got off the freeway. I just got it back from the dealership last week for the same problem (they claimed that…
ODI 10923927
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 23,000.
ODI 10918729
Electrical System · Engine · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering
I have been working with fca since 8/31/16, so for 28 days now, that i have been without power steering. I filed my first complaint on, or around 9/12/16. I experienced the exact same symptoms as stated in nhtsa pe14022 while driving down the highway at apporximately 65mph. Every warning light went off flashing, service transmission message, service power steering , and tach, and speedo would drop to zero , and i…
ODI 10910099
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
On august 29th 2016 i was returning(driving on us20) home from some official business, when my dash started flashing, all the warning lights would flash, the speed displayed would go up, and down , and the car started changing gears. There was a ticking sound coming from my gear shift, like it was trying to select gear. The power steering light , and service transmission message keep coming up as well. I would…
ODI 10905873
Electrical System · Engine
Sons car was parked in garage after returning from picking up lunch in columbus oh. Minutes later while in house he notice fire, explosion type sound, saw flames coming out of garage, called 911 ... Burned garage- completely destroyed, car totaled, flames spread to side of house. Fire officials report said cause of fire was from engine and an electrical mechanical issue in engine. He has photos and the official…
Fire reported
ODI 10895550
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2014 dodge charger is brand new off the lot of lhm dodge in tucson, az. By 13,978 my car smelled like sulfur while in motion. Driving sluggishly, and the "battery saver mode" light on. Brought into larry h miller for repair. Was told the alternator needed replaced after 13,975 miles on the vehicle. At 14,100 miles the vehicle was making the same smell, and the battery safer mode light was on again . Returned it…
ODI 10884695
Electrical System
Vehicle lost all power while in motion at 60mph. Vehicle would not stop, would not turn back on, shift gears, anything. I was forced to drive the vehicle off the road to avoid death by accident. Vehicle was towed to local dodge dealership where they diagnosed the vehicle with a failed tipm. Not covered under warranty and no assurance that this will not happen again.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10897966
Electrical System
My 2014 dodge charger has 55,000 miles. The car has a total loss of power. The car was stationary when this happened. This is a safety hazard. If my car was to lose all power while driving i run a risk of crashing into someone or something possibly killing another person or myself. I was told by the dodge dealership that it is a "faulty" totally integrated power system also known as the tipm. As upon reading…
ODI 10888088