2014 Dodge Challenger Common Problems & Defect Telemetry

“: The vehicle’s steering wheel intermittently hardens or "locks" while in motion, making it extremely difficult to maneuver and creating a severe safety hazard. This issue remains unresolved despite two separate professional repair attempts. The first attempt cost $600.00, and...”

“On August 7, 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM, my 2014 Dodge Challenger caught fire in the trunk area where the battery is located. I had just parked at my location and was about to get out of the car when I noticed a strong burning smell and smoke coming from the rear. Flames ...”

“The ABS system has failed on my 2014 Dodge Challenger SXT and has caused major electrical issues within the vehicle. The ABS part/computer module (part number 68210118AB) has been on back order for months with no estimate of when the part will be available from a Dodge/Chrysle...”

“The manufacturer's label under the hood states only add 134y refrigerant to the cooling system but the service port is not the correct size. I bought an adapter and added the 134a refrigerant and my cars cooling system isn't working correctly and my car ran hot as well as I ha...”

“Was driving out of the parking lot when I started to drive I felt the car shifted then the engine light came on.Took it to auto zone the next day and they said it’s an incorrect gear rotation on their scanner. The car feels fine when I drive and it’s not shaking at all.”

“The Evaporative Canister was recalled for Dodge Challenger 2014 in 2021. The car was taken to the Chrysler Dodge Dealership and they confirmed the repair. November 2023 the engine light came on. Another mechanic completed a smoke test and determined the evaporative canister to...”

“: The vehicle’s steering wheel intermittently hardens or "locks" while in motion, making it extremely difficult to maneuver and creating a severe safety hazard. This issue remains unresolved despite two separate professional repair attempts. The first attempt cost $600.00, and...”

“Steering wheel locks up at while driving making it very hard to turn. The dealerships, wants $200/300 for a diagnostic fee and $3k to repair it. This has been reported for years now as you can se with the other complaints. Dealerships must be held accountable for such safety h...”

“A car pulled out in .frount of me doing 45 he was making a right turn light turned yellow would of made the crossing but had to swerve to miss the car and hit a pole causing frount end damage,estimate repaired 6000.00to 7500.00 in damages air bags did not deploy police,officer...”

“Subject VIN sits in database as completed for Takata Airbag replacement completion during previous Passenger Air Bag NHTSA Recall; however, recent "Do Not Drive" warnings that include this year model now state that Driver Side Airbag has also been determined to now need replac...”

“A car pulled out in .frount of me doing 45 he was making a right turn light turned yellow would of made the crossing but had to swerve to miss the car and hit a pole causing frount end damage,estimate repaired 6000.00to 7500.00 in damages air bags did not deploy police,officer...”

“Fluctuating Speedometer dropping from driving speed to zero once the engine warms up. Especially bad at highway speed. When speedometer drops suddenly the brake light, ABS light and driver seat belt warning light flash on then off. Also hear a clicking noise from the gear shif...”

“Was driving out of the parking lot when I started to drive I felt the car shifted then the engine light came on.Took it to auto zone the next day and they said it’s an incorrect gear rotation on their scanner. The car feels fine when I drive and it’s not shaking at all.”

“I was entering onto the highway and accelerating up to speed. When the car suddenly jerked multiple times, the vehicle did not accelerate, but the RPMs redlined. I then lost power while entering the highway. The vehicle would not restart, so I pulled onto the shoulder of the i...”

“Fluctuating Speedometer dropping from driving speed to zero once the engine warms up. Especially bad at highway speed. When speedometer drops suddenly the brake light, ABS light and driver seat belt warning light flash on then off. Also hear a clicking noise from the gear shif...”

“The ABS system has failed on my 2014 Dodge Challenger SXT and has caused major electrical issues within the vehicle. The ABS part/computer module (part number 68210118AB) has been on back order for months with no estimate of when the part will be available from a Dodge/Chrysle...”

“Fluctuating Speedometer dropping from driving speed to zero once the engine warms up. Especially bad at highway speed. When speedometer drops suddenly the brake light, ABS light and driver seat belt warning light flash on then off. Also hear a clicking noise from the gear shif...”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND DROVE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3/4'S OF A MILE DOWNHILL. THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED...”

“On 2/25/23 we started noticing the smell of gasoline around the 2014 dodge challenger, so we stated looking around the gas cap and down around the gas tank and noticed a small few drops of gasoline on the ground near the gas tank. But Didn't notice exactly where the leak was c...”

“WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES WE NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. SUSPECTING THAT THE FUEL ODOR WAS RELATED TO THE UB4 RECALL FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER WE TOOK TO VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER SHIP. THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE A CRACKED PLAS...”

“2014 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT WITH 17505 MILES ON IT FROM NEW. WITHOUT WARNING, FUEL PUMP CUT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH; MOTOR DIED AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN (INCLUDING POWER STEERING). LUCKILY, WAS ABLE TO COAST TO STOP ON HIGHWAY SHOULDER WITHOUT CRASH. HAD IT NOT BEEN ...”