2014 Dodge Challenger electrical system problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Dodge Challenger — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“: The vehicle’s steering wheel intermittently hardens or "locks" while in motion, making it extremely difficult to maneuver and creating a severe safety hazard. This issue remains unresolved despite two separate professional repair attempts. The first attempt cost $600.00, and the second attempt at…”
filed Apr 29, 2026
“On August 7, 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM, my 2014 Dodge Challenger caught fire in the trunk area where the battery is located. I had just parked at my location and was about to get out of the car when I noticed a strong burning smell and smoke coming from the rear. Flames were visible inside…”
filed Aug 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly failCampaign 17V741000 · Nov 21, 2017
- Affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a…Campaign 17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly failCampaign 14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
Related service bulletins
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2024Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, 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…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector 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…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Challenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 5 | 12% |
| 2021 Challenger | 4 | 21% |
| 2020 Challenger | 7 | 35% |
| 2019 Challenger | 17 | 29% |
| 2018 Challenger | 27 | 36% |
| 2017 Challenger | 16 | 33% |
| 2016 Challenger | 15 | 19% |
| 2015 Challenger | 26 | 21% |
| 2013 Challenger | 104 | 58% |
| 2012 Challenger | 138 | 55% |
| 2011 Challenger | 103 | 53% |
| 2010 Challenger | 68 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Dodge Challenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.