2014 Dodge Charger vs 2014 Kia Cadenza
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Dodge Charger | 2014 Kia Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 343 | 110 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 251 | 117 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,000 mi | 48,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Kia Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 109 | 13 |
| Engine | 61 | 28 |
| Steering | 62 | 12 |
| Power Train | 60 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 28 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 3 |
| Structure | 16 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 6 |
2014 Dodge Charger
2014 Kia Cadenza
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.