2014 Dodge Charger transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 17V097000Feb 14, 201769,298 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

  Risk: A loss of motive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

• Recall 16V240000Apr 25, 2016811,290 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

  Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 24, 202533,665 miTXBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Service Transmission" displayed, with a grinding sound coming from the transmission. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local auto parts store and the message "Lost Communication with ECM and PCM" was displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. Additionally, the cruise control was…

   NHTSA complaint #11668823 · source
2. Filed Mar 13, 2023CATransmission & Drivetrain

   My oil cooler is cracked and leaking tons of oil. Upon further research this is a very common problem in there engines because of faulty engine design. Why is there no recall for the faulty engine oil cooler in the Dodge Charger 2014. Most Dodge Chargers experience an oil leak from a cracked oil cooling unit but there has been no recall? An oil cooler is meant to last the entire life of a car how is Dodge allowed to get away with this when they have not addressed the faulty…

   NHTSA complaint #11511673 · source
3. Filed Aug 9, 2022TXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering module failed with several unknown warning lights displayed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was provided a video by the dealer which showed various defects with her vehicle. The contact agreed only to the power steering module repair. After the repair, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would enter LIMP mode with the…

   NHTSA complaint #11478378 · source
4. Filed Apr 7, 2022WIEngineSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   transmission broke down. am unable to put vehicle in reverse and it stays stuck in low gear. slipping of rear tires. Dodge dealer as transmission failure and needs to replace the entire transmission, oil cooler and oil lines. There were no warning signs that the transmission was going out. No lights, lamps or any symptoms showed up prior.

   NHTSA complaint #11460076 · source
5. Filed Dec 20, 2021MISteeringTransmission & DrivetrainWheels & Tires

   All four axles and spindle nuts are literally decaying and crumbling. Its to the point the guy at the tire shop said its not safe. Being a awd vehicle it puts a lot of strain on the hubs. The car only has 65,000 miles on it.

   NHTSA complaint #11444374 · source
6. Filed Aug 30, 2021WACrashTowedAirbagsTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owned a 2014 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, when the transmission detached from the vehicle which caused the axle to also detach. The contact stated she lost control of the vehicle and spun until crashing into the tunnel wall. The contact stated the front passenger-side air bag was deployed before the impact occurred. The contact did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report filed. The vehicle was not drivable.…

   NHTSA complaint #11431011 · source
7. Filed Apr 15, 2021114,000 miMITransmission & Drivetrain

   My vehicle had 114k miles on it and was running smoothly with no error on display. Took it in for the 100k maintenance and now it has a check engine light on it, and when it sitting idle it's misfiring and making noises. Before i took it in, before the technician replace spark plugs my car was great now he telling me it going to cost 5k to repair it

   NHTSA complaint #11408209 · source
8. Filed Apr 7, 202160,000 miNYFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car was parked when i noticed oil leaking from under the car. After getting this issue checked out it was brought to my attention is was the oil filter housing. After calling several dealerships i was made aware this has been a very common issue in all dodge/jeep/chrysler models 2014. So common that the replacement part is on 100,000 back ordered.

   NHTSA complaint #11406892 · source
9. Filed Apr 7, 202187,943 miPAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving on expressway vehicle automatically went into neutral. Would not go back into drive mode. Had to veer to the side of road. Very dangerous almost caused accidents. When vehicle stopped still couldn't put vehicle into drive. Turned car off vehicle would not turn back on.

   NHTSA complaint #11406818 · source
10. Filed Mar 2, 202180,680 miTXElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    My steering wheel has locked up on me while i'm driving at least 10 times if not more since i purchased my 2014 dodge charger in 2015. All these incidents where at different time periods and at different speeds ranging from 0 to 60 mph. The steering wheel would stay locked for a couple of minutes. Each time that it has happened, i've been close to having an accident either hitting someone else or running off the road. I would try to turn the vehicle off and on to see if it…

    NHTSA complaint #11398780 · source
11. Filed Jan 25, 202160,000 miOHElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    All cars to date have same probems lifters will go out, intake manfold will suck oil into the air chamber, seals replacement will not fix. Car has huge elec probem, car put togather in sections so there no sold ground, so all grounding points will fail. With 60k miles i had rebuild drive train trasfer case two axles failed, car suffers from computer rebooting wich for just sec everything reset, awd system has programing probems, the motor will fail after warenty, these cars…

    NHTSA complaint #11389868 · source
12. Filed Dec 22, 2020139,480 miGAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    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.

    NHTSA complaint #11384578 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology