Car still rolling after complicated efforts to exit in and out of vehicle as the car is still in gear it keeps on rolling. It takes tremendous effort and concentration of the possibility of danger whenever exiting in and out of my car. This is pretty scary.
2014 Dodge Charger powertrain problems
severe 52 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
52
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
9crashes
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 52 powertrain 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 52 powertrain 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.
No new NHTSA powertrain complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Takata recall while driving in the city streets the oil cooler assembly started leaking oil all the way from the top where its located to the transmission and exhaust pipes causing a lot of smoke come out because the oil burnig had to stop very quickly thinking the car was getting on fire. At first did not know where the leak was coming from after inspecting I noticed it was coming out where the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge charger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, when he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The vehicle was taken to local dealer elmwood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (625 taunton ave, east providence, ri 02914: (401) 438-0400) where it was diagnosed with needing…
Multiple grabbing slips and inability to downshift; no computer codes but messages to place car in park and turn off car;
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge charger. While driving various speeds and shifting from high to low gear, the vehicle jerked without warning. Also, while the vehicle was in park, there was a rapid clicking sound in the gear shifter. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately…
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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 powertrain problem on the 2014 Dodge Charger?
It's a meaningful issue. 52 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 40 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 26,000 and 85,000 miles, with the median around 48,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 26,000; a quarter make it past 85,000. 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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