2014 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

36Engine complaints

24.7%Of all 146 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM59 · 40.4%

ENGINE36 · 24.7%

STEERING19 · 13%

AIR BAGS18 · 12.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14 · 9.6%

Share of the 146 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Dodge Challenger overview page.

What owners report

“MY 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER WITH 50K MILES STARTED LEAKING OIL FROM THE HOUSING OIL FILTER WHICH IS MADE OUT OF CHEAP PLASTIC (68105583AF)”NHTSA complaint 11317152 — filed 03/09/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST MOTIVE POWER IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 11307547 — filed 02/06/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED…”NHTSA complaint 11298329 — filed 01/10/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Dodge Challenger: 36 of 146 complaints on file (24.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have in total?

146 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.