2014 Dodge Charger Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Driveline › Driveshaft
  1
• Automatic transmission
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1024%
• 25k–50k
  1229%
• 50k–75k
  819%
• 75k–100k
  717%
• 100k–150k
  410%
• 150k+
  12%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Dodge Charger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled loss. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The contact called local dealers, Tacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM (4101 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409:[phone]) and Larson Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (2001 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371: [phone]), made them aware of the failure. …

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 inoperable, and the ABS warning light remained illuminated while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failures were not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 33,665.

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 service engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified about the failure and the contact was provided a diagnostic fee to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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 oil cooler assembly in any recalls?

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.

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.

Driving car down highway car at approximately 55-60 accelerates does a 180 and continues down the highway in reverse at 60-70 miles per hour for approximately 1/2 mile before being stopped by running in to ditch. I has 2 hands on the wheel at all times thank god nothing stopped the car from going into reverse and not sure how transmission was able to go into reverse without depressing brake or touching shift lever. There were barriers on both sides and no shoulder the car did the 180 without crashing into barriers I was in left lane going forward after 180 was in left lane going in reverse car was going pretty straight in reverse knew I had to stop car but not too fast knew was going to hit something because road does not have many straight point as I slowed the car the back end slid down hill off side of road the car did not slow down.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. While the gear shifter was in the park position, the vehicle rolled away in reverse and crashed into a sign and a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was inspected by a technician from the manufacturer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 42,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the driver was unable to steer or stop the vehicle before crashing into a tractor trailer and a guardrail. The driver sustained an injured back during the incident, but did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. Prior to the incident, the failure occurred on multiple occasions and the vehicle was serviced by the dealer who replaced the ABS sensor, ABS module, transmission module, and the main computer, but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 26,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Charger. While attempting to park the vehicle inside the garage, the contact placed the vehicle in park, but it surged forward and struck the wall inside the garage. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to northland Chrysler in detroit, michigan where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating normally and it was the driver's error. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V240000 (power train) back in November of 2016. The vehicle's body damage was repaired by an independent body shop. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Transmission complaints in other Charger years