2014 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 24%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Dodge Challenger, 24% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hear a tapping in the engine so I took it to the dealership and they told me that the lifters need to be replaced and that my warranty expired 2 months ago. They also said that if I keep driving it the cam shaft will break and motor will seize and they also told me they are having a lot of these 5.7 liter engines with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11150257, filed 2018-11, 57,000 miles“When in park for a few minutes, the interior lights will dim, then the engine sounds a little rough for a couple of seconds. Within a few of minutes of that happening, the engine will turn off by itself. It's happened several times. I changed the air filter and used fuel injection cleaner. However, it did it again about a week or two later. I'm wondering if the alternator is going bad. The last time it happened was 3/5/2020”
NHTSA complaint #11316793, filed 2020-03, 71,750 miles“Mopar safety recall for alternator diode is not being checked or repaired by my local dealership. Fuel leak: I have noticeable amount of fuel leaking from beneath my car. I brought the car into the local dealership and are telling me that a need a new fuel tank on a2014 Dodge Challenger with 33k original miles. The fuel leak is visible while the vehicle is stationary and you can smell gas while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11141039, filed 2018-10, 33,000 miles“My 'oil change recommended' light comes on at start up and goes off. After I received the oil change this morning the light never went off, I saw the mechanic at the dealership for this problem he will fix it first thing in the morning. He did inform me he just repaired the same problem for two challengers this week. I've only had my vehicle 7 1/2 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10627160, filed 2014-08, 14,860 miles“My 2014 Dodge Challenger dies when I'm driving it. The most recent was when I was driving downhill on a winding mountain road. It died, and there was no place to get off the road. When it dies, the lights, power steering and power brakes all quit. Very dangerous!!! The dealer could find nothing wrong. There are many complaints about this on the internet, and Dodge is doing nothing to fix this. Like me, others have taken their cars to dealers, and they find nothing wrong. Something is very wrong! …”
NHTSA complaint #11307564, filed 2020-02, 57,760 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10230029May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10223257May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10180287Aug 28, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a…
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10175712Apr 9, 2020Emissions Recall UB4 Evaporative Emissions Canister
- 10174189Mar 25, 2020Revised Emissions Recall UB4 Evaporative Emissions Canister
- 10173339Feb 25, 2020Revised Emissions Recall UB4 Evaporative Emissions Canister
- 10151765Oct 20, 2015Flash: 6.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module with the latest available software. A small number of…
- 10148960Aug 7, 20153.6L Oil Loss Diagnostic Aid This bulletin involves additional information on oil loss.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 | 12 | 15% |
| 2015 | 26 | 20% |
| 2014 | 36 | 24% |
| 2013 | 27 | 15% |
| 2012 | 25 | 10% |
| 2011 | 23 | 12% |
| 2010 | 75 | 25% |
| 2009 | 26 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2014 Dodge Challenger
62 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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