2014 Dodge Charger vs 2016 Dodge Charger
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Dodge Charger | 2016 Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 343 | 182 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 251 | 275 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,000 mi | 47,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 109 | 25 |
| Engine | 61 | 25 |
| Power Train | 60 | 25 |
| Steering | 62 | 17 |
| Structure | 16 | 53 |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 28 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 5 |
| 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 | 0 |
2014 Dodge Charger
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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.