2014 Dodge Challenger engine problems

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Engine · TN

I bought this vehicle after only having 28,000 miles on it required the water pump to be replaced. That should not be the case. The vehicle started running hot again after having the original water pump replaced about a year ago. At this point I had only put an additional 12,000 miles on the vehicle. Now the company that put the water pump on is saying I need a new engine on a vehicle that only has 40,000 miles on it. This should not be the case and I'd like the federal safety agency look into this as a faulty engine from the manufacturer.

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · MN

I was entering onto the highway and accelerating up to speed. When the car suddenly jerked multiple times, the vehicle did not accelerate, but the RPMs redlined. I then lost power while entering the highway. The vehicle would not restart, so I pulled onto the shoulder of the interstate. Almost being hit multiple times by other motor vehicles. I attempted to restart the car without any success. The vehicle was towed home to my residency, until I could have it towed to a mechanics shop for further diagnoise. The vehicle has not restarted in over 3 weeks now.

Filed Nov 9, 2021 · Engine · 102,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, she smelled a burning oil odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the oil filter housing adapter was leaking and needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2021 · Engine · 132,649 miles · GA

My 2014 dodge challenger over heated while I was driving. I pulled over and filled the reservoir with antifreeze. I drove less than a mile down the road and it over heated again.when I checked the reservoir it was empty. So I pulled over and called a tow truck to take it to the mechanic. The mechanic determined that I need to have the oil filter/ oil cooler adapter housing, intake manifold gasket replaced. This will cost me $788. The part I need is on back order from the manufacturer. In fact there are over 34,000 of this particular part on back order because this is such a common issue with chrysler, jeep, and dodge cars. He was shocked that this part had not been recalled yet. Please let me know when this part is recalled. If I pay out of pocket to fix this very common engine issue, will I get reimbursed once it is recalled?

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · 94,000 miles · TN

Car shuts off at apporximately 45mph. Almost wreck and then flickers back to normal operating and drive home(5)minutes and park. Will not start back up. Towed the car to a dodge dealer who replaced the alternator recall and tells me to pick it up. I go pick it up and now it will not change gears, over heats in dealership parking lot and fans will not operate. Dealer keeps car and says it's a bad water pump and thermostat. At this point I do not trust dealer and replace the water pump, thermostat, idler pulley, temp sensor, belt tensioner myself. Start car and sounds great but overheats again. Now will not start at all. I see many many complaints about this and dodge does nothign because it is out of warranty. Note to self....goverment still not protecting the little guy. Side note....will never buy another dodge!

Filed Dec 29, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2014 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving 70 MPH, the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle then stalled, and continue to roll, the driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact stated that his girlfriend noticed a light coming from the rear, and when she had exit the vehicle, she noticed smoke and flame coming from the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that the whole rear of the vehicle were in flame. The fire department extinguished the fire. The police was at the scene but did not file a report neither was the fire department. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and later towed to an insurance tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately unknown.

Filed Oct 22, 2020 · Engine · 93,000 miles · FL

My car is making a ticking noise. I have changed the oil with a better brand and the technician explained it could be the arm rocker that goes bad with that specific engine

Filed Aug 11, 2020 · Engine · 102,300 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while her son was driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted with several warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and later towed to progressive chrysler dodge jeep ram dealer (7966 hills and dales rd nw, massillon, oh 44646) and was diagnosed that the engine ceased after driving through a pool of water and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 102,300.*dt

Filed Mar 9, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 50,000 miles · FL

My 2014 dodge challenger with 50k miles started leaking oil from the housing oil filter which is made out of cheap plastic (68105583af)

Filed Mar 7, 2020 · Engine, Lights · 71,750 miles · LA

When in park for a few minutes, the interior lights will dim, then the engine sounds a little rough for a couple of seconds. Within a few of minutes of that happening, the engine will turn off by itself. It's happened several times. I changed the air filter and used fuel injection cleaner. However, it did it again about a week or two later. I'm wondering if the alternator is going bad. The last time it happened was 3/5/2020