2014 Dodge Charger power train problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Dodge Charger — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 24, 2025
“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…”
filed Mar 13, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect…Campaign 17V097000 · Feb 14, 2017
- Affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable…Campaign 16V240000 · Apr 25, 2016
Related service bulletins
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Power Train problems in other Charger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger | 9 | 35% |
| 2021 Charger | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 Charger | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Charger | 10 | 8% |
| 2017 Charger | 17 | 13% |
| 2016 Charger | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 Charger | 32 | 24% |
| 2013 Charger | 48 | 13% |
| 2012 Charger | 65 | 10% |
| 2011 Charger | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 Charger | 19 | 8% |
| 2009 Charger | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Dodge Charger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.