2014 Dodge Charger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 17%of 343 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,390miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Dodge Charger, 17% of the 343 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,390 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle had 114k miles on it and was running smoothly with no error on display. Took it in for the 100k maintenance and now it has a check engine light on it, and when it sitting idle it's misfiring and making noises. Before I took it in, before the technician replace spark plugs my car was great now he telling me it going to cost 5k to repair it”
NHTSA complaint #11408209, filed 2021-04, 114,000 miles“My car was parked when I noticed oil leaking from under the car. After getting this issue checked out it was brought to my attention is was the oil filter housing. After calling several dealerships I was made aware this has been a very common issue in all Dodge/jeep/chrysler models 2014. So common that the replacement part is on 100,000 back ordered.”
NHTSA complaint #11406892, filed 2021-04, 60,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11114313, filed 2018-07, 97,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627815, filed 2014-08, 1,800 miles“I went for a routineoil change by a reputable dealer. I was notified I had an oil leak. After finding the source of the problem. I was notified I will need a new oil filter housing unit. This is strange. At the time I didn't notice any oil leakage. I was told the housing will hold around a quart of oil before you know its leaking. I could have burned my moter up. No lights came on. I spent 450.00 getting it repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11045866, filed 2017-11, 59,700 milesRelated recalls
- 17V097000Feb 14, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts…Covers: Dodge Charger 2014–2017, Chrysler 300 2014–2017
- 16V240000Apr 25, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014…Covers: Dodge Charger 2012–2014, Chrysler 300 2012–2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2015
Related service bulletins
- 11030138Mar 9, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV…
- 10229485Aug 15, 2022Proper Front Driveshaft Universal Joint (U-joint) Inspection Procedures For All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles.
- 10229857Apr 8, 2022Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure
- 10212248Mar 30, 2022Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended…
- 10229031Mar 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…
- 10194007Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220843Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
- 10190590Mar 31, 2021NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 35% |
| 2022 | 3 | 19% |
| 2021 | 5 | 14% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 8% |
| 2017 | 17 | 13% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 32 | 24% |
| 2014 | 60 | 17% |
| 2013 | 48 | 13% |
| 2012 | 65 | 10% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 5% |
| 2007 | 220 | 40% |
| 2006 | 218 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2014 Dodge Charger
109 complaintsSteering
62 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Dodge Charger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology