2014 Dodge Charger · symptom sheet
Battery dies or the car will not start
- 36owner reports
- 58,750median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 18, 2025 · checked Oct 2, 2026
102 of the 320 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 36 of those describe dead battery. Only stalling is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 36 reports
Dead battery on other Charger years
No other Charger model year has enough reports of dead battery for a sheet of its own. See every Charger year.
What this problem usually is
These owners walk out to a car that's dead. Some find it drained after sitting only a day or two, some need a jump start every week, and some have had the battery replaced more than once without the problem going away. A good number describe the dealer testing the battery, calling it fine, and sending them home.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (34 reports) and the alternator (19 reports).
Recalls and investigations
4 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
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.
In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
All 10 recalls on the 2014 Dodge Charger, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Charger
Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.
Alternator failure. Closed nov 6, 2014, led to recall 14V-634.
None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 30,000 and 97,000 miles, from the 28 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 4 service bulletins or notices for the 2014 Dodge Charger that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Fuel Pump Connector Replacement The technician may experience a crank/no start after the fuel pump module was replaced. This bulletin involves replacing the fuel pump connector harness (pigtail) when replacing the fuel pump module.
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
What owners wrote
“Alternator and battery have now had to be replaced three times within the past year. It appears to be the same issues, other Dodge chargers with a recall having. However, this VIN number is not on that recall list.”
Filed Sep 18, 2025
“Loud belt squealing during a turn followed by "battery saver mode" message which then turned into smoke under the hood.”
Filed Jun 8, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 36 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 40 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 35 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 33 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 27 reports