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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Dodge Charger electrical problems
severe Owners of the 2014 Dodge Charger have filed 78 NHTSA complaints about the electrical, typically surfacing around 45,000 miles at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
78
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
| Model year | electrical complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Charger | 66 |
| 2011 Charger | 345 |
| 2012 Charger | 312 |
| 2013 Charger | 153 |
| 2014 Charger (this page) | 78 |
| 2015 Charger | 18 |
| 2016 Charger | 20 |
| 2017 Charger | 39 |
| 2018 Charger | 44 |
5crashes
4fires
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 78 electrical complaints filed for the 2014 Dodge Charger, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 78 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Electrical accounts for 23% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 12 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
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The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report a cascade of electrical failures in the 2014 Charger starting with the alternator. Early symptoms include a "battery saver mode" warning light and sluggish driving performance, often accompanied by a sulfur smell. The alternator then fails to charge the battery properly, or fails outright. Multiple owners describe sudden stalling at highway speeds with total loss of power steering and brakes—creating serious crash hazards. Two owners documented losing control and hitting other vehicles or utility poles. Power to the entire vehicle vanishes without warning, leaving drivers stranded on roadways.
A secondary cluster of complaints involves the instrument panel going black, gauges displaying erratically, and the radio or interior lights cutting out unpredictably. Some owners report these issues appearing after dealer service. Critically, two owners report actual electrical fires—one involving the battery catching fire in the trunk, another destroying a vehicle and damaging the owner's garage.
Battery-charging issues persist even after replacement attempts. Owners took vehicles in multiple times for the same battery saver light, only to be told the issue was "normal" or battery-related when the alternator was the culprit. Cruise control failures and stability control light activation also appear in complaints. Chrysler issued multiple recall campaigns (14V634000, 17V435000, 17V741000, and others), but owners report dealers cannot obtain parts—some waiting months with no timeline for availability.
Same Dodge Charger electrical reports on nearby years: 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2015 · 2016
Failure modes owners describe
Alternator failure with power loss
Alternator fails to charge battery, resulting in sudden complete loss of electrical power while driving. Vehicle stalls without warning, disabling power steering and brakes. Battery drains completely, leaving vehicle immobilized.
When: Typically between 13,000 and 95,000 miles; multiple cases before warranty expiration at ~36,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Battery saver mode light illuminates; Sulfur smell from engine compartment; Sluggish acceleration and driving performance; Sudden stalling while driving at various speeds; Total loss of electrical power with no instrument panel or lights; Engine will not restart; Loss of power steering and brake assist
Codes mentioned: Battery saver mode warning, Check engine light, Alternator warning light, Traction control warning light, ABS warning light
Repairs/costs cited: Alternator replacement required; cost cited around $900 in one case. Battery also frequently needs replacement due to drainage. One owner reported $1,200 total for alternator, battery, and tow.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 14V634000 (Electrical System), 17V435000 (Electrical System), 17V741000 (Alternator), 16V046000 (Electrical System). Many owners report parts unavailable for recalls despite notification. Some dealers claim vehicle VIN not included in recall despite same failure mode. Some owners advised recall remedy was insufficient.
Dashboard and instrument cluster failure
Instrument cluster becomes unresponsive, displays go blank, or dash experiences electrical glitches including flickering lights and inoperative gauges. In worst cases, entire cluster requires replacement. Dashboard may illuminate with error messages or go completely dark while vehicle is in motion.
When: Varies; some cases after recall service; one case at 23,900 miles after alternator recall work
Symptoms owners cite: Instrument panel lights flicker off and on; Entire dashboard goes black while driving; Cluster does not display speed or trip information; Error sign appears where mileage is shown; Radio turns off unexpectedly; All dash gauges move erratically; Console lights illuminate without driver input
Codes mentioned: Cluster malfunction codes
Repairs/costs cited: Cluster replacement needed; dealers report needing to order new cluster. Attempted resets sometimes temporarily resolve but failures recur.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No manufacturer action documented in narratives; dealer service attempted but issues persist.
Electrical system shorts and fires
Battery or electrical system develops internal faults that cause overheating, smoking, or fire. Two cases report actual fires—one with battery catching fire in trunk, another with engine compartment fire that destroyed vehicle and damaged home.
When: At 150,000 miles (battery fire); vehicle parked in garage shortly after return home (engine fire)
Symptoms owners cite: Smoke coming from engine or battery; Burning smell inside or under vehicle; Battery or alternator visibly blackened; Flames visible from engine compartment or trunk; Explosion-type sound before fire
Repairs/costs cited: One case required fire department response; vehicle was not repaired. Another destroyed vehicle and caused property damage.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Neither case was reported to manufacturer or dealer. Fire officials cited electrical/mechanical issue in engine.
Battery and charging system failures
Battery repeatedly fails to hold charge despite replacement attempts. Vehicle requires jump starts after sitting. Alternator does not properly charge battery even when tested and found to pass initial diagnostics. Battery saver mode activates intermittently in response to electrical demand.
When: Recurring issue starting early in ownership; some noted after 2 years of ownership with intermittent activation
Symptoms owners cite: Battery saver mode light comes on repeatedly; Vehicle will not start after sitting; Radio and lights dim when air conditioner is engaged; Vehicle cuts off when starting in cold weather; Battery tested as good but vehicle still has charging issues; Key fob not detected despite new battery in fob
Codes mentioned: Battery saver mode, Key fob not detected
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report replacing battery multiple times without resolution. Some dealers claim alternator size is insufficient for engine ('Dodge didn't make the alternator big enough'). Aftermarket alternator replacement by owner in one case cost unknown.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers told owners issue is 'normal' or battery-related despite alternator being root cause. One dealer manager stated manufacturer flaw. No systematic warranty extension offered.
Multiple electrical gremlins after recall service
After alternator recall or electrical service, unrelated electrical symptoms appear including window controls, radio, wipers, and interior lights activating or failing unpredictably. Entire console illuminates without driver input.
When: Post-service complications, typically shortly after recall work completed
Symptoms owners cite: Windows roll up/down without input; Radio and A/C turn on by themselves; Windshield wipers activate without driver input; Entire console lights up unexpectedly; Interior lights flash on and off; Radio shuts off and won't turn back on for minutes
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple component replacements attempted: new radio, new key fob, new battery connector. Issues persist despite repairs.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers state there are no recalls despite multiple complaints. Manufacturer not contacted in most cases.
Vehicle stalling with loss of braking and steering
Engine stalls unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds. As a result, power brakes and power steering fail, causing loss of vehicle control. Multiple crashes documented.
When: At various speeds from 15 to 70 mph; one case at 30,000 miles, another at 55,000 miles, another at 17,093 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden stalling without warning; Brake pedal goes to floorboard (power assist lost); Steering becomes inoperable or extremely heavy; Vehicle unable to coast to safety; Headlights fail immediately before stall; Instrument panel flickers before failure
Codes mentioned: Check engine light, Sulfur odor (electrical burning)
Repairs/costs cited: Two documented crash incidents; one resulted in chest and facial injuries requiring medical attention, vehicle destroyed. Another resulted in rear-end collision with injuries to another vehicle occupant.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 14V634000 applies to some VINs; others claim vehicle not included in recall despite identical failure mode. One case (17,093 miles) not included in Campaign 16V739000.
Recall parts unavailability
Owners notified of recall campaigns but unable to complete repairs because dealer cannot obtain parts. Manufacturer unable or unwilling to provide timeline for parts availability. Issue persists for months or years.
When: Documented in 2016–2018 timeframe; multiple owners report delays of several months or longer
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notification received but no parts available; Dealer informed parts may never arrive; Owner waits weeks or months for service appointment; Manufacturer cannot confirm delivery date of parts
Repairs/costs cited: No repair completed; vehicles remain unrepaired despite safety concerns.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaigns 14V634000, 16V046000, 17V435000, 17V741000 all cited as having parts unavailable. Manufacturer exceeds reasonable repair timeframes per owners. VIN tool confirms parts distribution disconnect.
Cruise control malfunction and stability control failures
Cruise control fails to engage or disengage properly, causing vehicle to maintain or increase speed unexpectedly. Stability control and traction control lights illuminate with no clear fault. ABS warning lights remain on.
When: Timing varies; one case notes failure while setting cruise control on interstate
Symptoms owners cite: Cruise control fails to engage at any speed; Cruise control cannot be disengaged; Vehicle idles high when cruise control malfunction occurs; Abnormal noise from wheels (front and rear); Stability control light illuminates; Traction control light illuminates; ABS warning light illuminates; Cruise control disabled after stability control failure
Codes mentioned: Stability control warning, Traction control warning, ABS warning, Multi-axis acceleration sensor (dynamic sensor) failure code
Repairs/costs cited: One case involved multi-axis acceleration sensor (dynamic sensor) replacement; failure mode previously unheard of by independent mechanics and Firestone. No documented repairs for cruise control issues.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Campaign 18V332000 cited for electrical system and vehicle speed control. Owner received 61 diagnostic trouble codes. No repairs completed in documented case.
Synthesized from 78 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge charger. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to restart. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two occasions where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle stereo failed and was replaced on four…
The contact owned a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and then lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated while driving the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge charger. The contact started the vehicle and a loud whining noise emitted from underneath the hood. The failure occurred only after the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system); however, the remedy was insufficint. The contact attempted to contact the dealer numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired for the second…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge charger. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v634000 (electrical system) and stated that part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Had electrical trouble with your 2014 Dodge Charger?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2014 Dodge Charger?
It's a meaningful issue. 78 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 55 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 23,000 and 75,535 miles, with the median around 45,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 23,000; a quarter make it past 75,535. 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/Charger.
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