2015 Dodge Charger Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Dodge Charger.

20142016
Complaints
196
per 10K Sold
20.7
US Sales
94,725
Crashes
13
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2015 Dodge Charger Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#130 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:56,618 mi
Crash-related:1
#223 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:69,643 mi
#320 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:54,216 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Dodge Charger.

Transmission / Drivetrain
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
56,618
Engine Problems
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,643
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
54,216
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,218
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,880
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
48,451
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
50,428
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,250
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,440
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,500
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other/I Am Not Sure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Dodge Charger

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,172,465 vehicles.

19V018000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~1,413,222 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

18V332000Electrical System:software · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · Electrical System:wiring
~4,815,661 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

18V281000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~13,928 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

17V097000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
~69,298 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.

16V043000Structure
~441,578 affected

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the tire jack to fail and the car to fall.

15V461000Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
~1,416,903 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

15V114000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
~1,875 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to February 5, 2015, and equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine. O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose damage may result in the fuel rail hose connection leaking fuel.

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2015 Dodge Charger — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Dodge Charger reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Dodge Charger has 196 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Dodge Charger?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (30 complaints, avg 56,618 mi); Engine Problems (23 complaints, avg 69,643 mi); Electrical Faults (20 complaints, avg 54,216 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Dodge Charger?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,875 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Dodge Charger include 13 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,172,465 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Dodge Charger?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Charger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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