Used 2014 Dodge Charger R/T Sedan Review
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2014 dodge Charger RT 100th Anni Edition Review
michaelf120, New Albany, OH, 03/28/2015
2014 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
I have a 2014 Dodge Charger RT 100th Anniversary edition. It gets a lot of looks with the deep red color and the styling is great. The car is just straight up fast. It will put out that 400bhp anytime you need it or just want to. The interior is spacious, high in tech and the heated seats and steering wheel will spoil you.
I really like the charger but there are some issues too. I … have had electrical issues with my car. Some are annoying and some are very concerning. I have had the radio just turn off to the headlights turning off while driving. Once the entire car just shut down while on the freeway. Chrysler has been trying to find the issue but haven't been able to locate it yet.
R/T Road & Track
Mr. Steve, Cypress, TX, 05/25/2019
2014 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Picked up this car in September 2015 (so almost 4 years ago as I write this) as the second owner. I was looking for something to replace my '05 Mustang GT, and my Charger was a great choice.
The 5.7 Hemi is stout and proven (it was on Ward's 10 best engines list for like 6 years) and sounds fantastic. The car has MDS which is a system that shuts down one bank of cylinders effectively … turning it into a 4-cylinder when cruising. If you don't engage sport mode (which causes the transmission to hold gears longer and shift harder and noticeably tightens the steering feel) and you don't have a lead foot, you can eke out MPG in the low 20s. If you don't drive like Grandma when she thinks Christ is watching, you'll get closer to 12 or 13 MPG (the car weighs 4,400 lbs and the sound of the Hemi encourages you be on the gas early and often).
A 6th gear would've gone a long way in the fuel economy department, but the 5-speed NAG 2 gets the job done. The metal paddle shifters (down on the left and up on the right) feel nice and are responsive enough to be fun to use.
Handling is good for a car this big. It leans a bit in aggressive turns, but the steering is direct and communicates the road nicely. The steering is hydraulically assisted rather than electrically assisted like in most newer cars, but it feels nice, though it may be on the the heavy side for some. The long wheelbase and well-tuned suspension keep it composed over bumps.
The long wheelbase and robust power also mean you can glide through turns using the gas pedal to steer :)
The interior is feature rich and nicely appointed at this trim level. The red leather sport seats with perforated suede inserts are heated and ventilated. The steering wheel and rear seats are heated too.
Uconnect is nice, and the car has an aux jack, USB port, SD card slot, CD and DVD player, and Bluetooth. The Beats branded stereo sounds pretty good. The screen is big and responsive. Between the physical knobs and buttons and the touch screen, there are three or four ways to change the climate settings. There's a little screen between the gauges that can display all kinds of info from real time fuel economy to various temperature readings to tire pressure and even the navigation.
The navigation system has a TON of configurability and displays a huge amount of info. You can choose from a number of Dodge vehicles to represent you on the screen as you navigate around. You can change the colors of the map by changing the theme (each of which is named after a city). There are screens that show your altitude, the temperature, your current speed, your highest recorded speed, and your coordinates. The map even displays 3D models of notable buildings around you as you drive past.
There are some maintenance quirks worth mentioning. This engine uses 2 spark plugs per cylinder for a total of 16. Also, the manual says it takes 7 quarts of oil, but I had to put in 8 quarts before it read as full on the dipstick.
Oh, and it runs on 89 octane. Never had a car that specifically liked mid-grade before, but this one does.
Now on to the trouble spots.
The interior had a couple of spots that would squeak and rattle when I first got the car. I think the previous owner may have lived in an exceptionally bumpy part of town (there are many of those here in Houston), because since I've had it, the sounds have diminished to the point that I only hear squeaking from one corner of the dash when going over large or multiple sustained bumps.
There was an issue with the alternator (car went through 4 of them in two and a half years) which was resolved as part of a recall, but it definitely seemed like Chrysler wasn't in a hurry to roll out the fix.
The GPS started pestering me to update the map a while back (haven't done it) and has since decided to stop giving me directions anywhere, as the detailed maps are unavailable I guess because they're out of date.
Overall this thing is great. It's comfortable and composed at any speed and is ready to go basically as fast as you went whenever you feel like it. It's a big highway cruiser with an entertaining amount of power that's agile enough to be fun off the highway too. The interior still looks good after 70,000+ miles and the Hemi is as eager as ever.
Love this car!
MBMR, Dillsburg, PA, 04/27/2020
2014 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
I purchased a 2014 AWD RT MAX with 80,000 miles on it and has been nothing but flawless since my purchase 2 years ago.It comes equipped with everything but the kitchen sink.This 370 horsepower beauty comes with heated and cooled leather seats,sunroof,adaptive cruise control,back up camera,Beats by Dre sound system,8.4 inch touch screen which is like having a little t.v in your car(it … actually plays movies while the cars in park)and much more.Very spacious and comfortable.I have had leg cramps much times in other cars on long drives...not in this one,love the all black leather interior very smooth.As far as gas mileage it gets 15 in the city 23 on the highway and 5.6 gallons per 100 miles which is not that great but not bad for a 3500 pound car I spend about 40 bucks to fill her up,only mid-grade which is recommend.This thing rides so smooth and handles Great for such a big car,so fun to drive.As far as reliability I have had zero issues for two years just some new brakes and oil changes faithfully.This car is bulletproof as far as the AWD system and MDS it actually programs the car by weather and road conditions...If it snows or rains the car automatically switches to AWD which is pretty impressive.The AWD does a great job keeping this beast of a car on the pavement.It also comes with a 5 speed auto stick which shifts gears pretty smooth and quick it also takes off eco mode and keeps all cylinders firing while driving in auto stick.While the RT is far from slow its not super fast either for all you speed demons out there I would recommend the 392 engine which has 470 horsepower.The RT has a little bit of a relay off the line and hesitates here and there but still packs a punch.I have heard some bad things about dodge...good things also so I was hesitant on my purchase but have no regrets at all I absolutely love my car it is a blast to drive and has been very reliable.For all you camaro and mustang drivers...you don't know what your missing.Hope I was helpful.And NO I don't work for Dodge.
Performance with gas mileage you can live with
0to60in15mins, Natick, MA, 10/28/2014
2014 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
I have driven my Black on Black Charger for 30000 miles. Great performance. The gas mileage I am getting on my mixed commute is about 21 MPG. On the trips it can range from 26-28 depending on the speed, wind and terrain. The car is a rocket. Depending on what state I am in, folks get out of the way. Car wants to run at 80 MPH. With a top speed of 140 MPH, I wish I was back … assigned back in Germany so I could drive this car as designed. Car is very comfortable at highway speeds. Car is a bit too stiff at low speeds on rough roads but that to be expected. I have driven the 2016 Charger RT. Compared to the 2014, 2016 is a more refined with the 8 speed transmission. However, the 2014 has just the right amount of muscle car feel, sound, and revs. Finally, the 2014 just looks better. Everyone knows exactly what your are driving from the side, front and rear.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Dodge Charger R/T Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Smooth yet well-controlled ride
- Pro:big-and-tall interior with quality materials
- Pro:potent V8s
- Pro:available all-wheel drive
- Pro:excellent optional touchscreen interface.
- Con:Unimpressive fuel economy unless you've got the eight-speed automatic
- Con:limited rear visibility
- Con:less rear legroom than other full-size sedans.
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