2014 Dodge Challenger electrical system problems

The 2014 Dodge Challenger has 64 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 30% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

Electrical System complaints

30%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Challenger electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V741000Electrical SystemNovember 21, 2017 · 17,116 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.

17V435000Electrical SystemJuly 10, 2017 · 442,214 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36.

14V634000Electrical SystemOctober 8, 2014 · 435,081 units

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

Consequence

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

What owners report

“I WAS NEVER REIMBURSED FROM MY LAST RECALL WITH RECEIPTS FAXED AND UPLOADED ON SITE, AND NOW I MAY BE KILLED BUY MY AIRBAG, STILL WAITING FOR REIMBURSEMENT ON ALTERNATOR RUINING MY BATTERY AND BEING STRAINED MANY TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, I SHOULD REPORT YOUR LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY SINCE REPLACEMENT…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 7, 2017 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Dodge Challenger have?

NHTSA has 64 complaints about the 2014 Dodge Challenger electrical system — 30% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Dodge Challenger electrical system?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the electrical system: 14V634000, 17V435000, 17V741000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.