Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Dodge challenger. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving 70 MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle then stalled, and continue to roll, the driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact stated that his girlfriend noticed a light coming from the rear, and when she had exit the vehicle, she noticed smoke and flame…
2014 Dodge Challenger electrical problems
severe 53 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
53
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
2crashes
5fires
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 53 electrical complaints filed for the 2014 Dodge Challenger, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 36% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 6 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 53 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
Recall t36. Dodge dealership tells me they still do not have the parts to fix the recall. It has been five months since I received my recall letter. What is being done to correct this problem?
Recall from june 2017 for the alternator diode has not been done due to lack of parts as of 12-24-2017.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge challenger. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 14v634000 (electrical system) and was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge challenger. While driving 35-40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (3710 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407, (336) 790-9850) stated that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system).…
Exterior lights flash constantly when car is parked and turned off. Sometimes the lights don't flash, they simply will not turn off at all after car is turned off. Has had a relay replaced 3 times since the car was purchased at the end of 2014, the issue described has killed the battery numerous times. Nowadays the interior lights flash constantly as well when the car is turned on. No recall has…
The window has smart glass. There is a sensor in the door which allows the window to automatically slide up or down about 1\4 of an inch so the door closes completely. About 4 days ago the window began sliding up and down on its own after turning the car off. I thought maybe it was acting up due to an old battery so I bought a new one but the window still slides up and down on its own constantly…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2014 Dodge Challenger?
It's a meaningful issue. 53 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 30 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 20,000 and 57,760 miles, with the median around 41,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 20,000; a quarter make it past 57,760. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Dodge/Challenger.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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