2015 Dodge Challenger

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2015 Dodge Challenger
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:57:12.887Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
126
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 2008: 10 complaints 2009: 133 complaints 2010: 299 complaints 2010 2011: 193 complaints 2012: 253 complaints 2013: 179 complaints 2013 2014: 148 complaints 2015: 126 complaints 2015 126 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 49 complaints 2018: 75 complaints 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 42 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 2008: 10 complaints 2009: 133 complaints 2009 2010: 299 complaints 2011: 193 complaints 2011 2012: 253 complaints 2013: 179 complaints 2013 2014: 148 complaints 2015: 126 complaints 2015 126 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 49 complaints 2017 2018: 75 complaints 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 19 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 42 complaints 2023
1981: 1 complaint 1981 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 133 complaints 2009 2010: 299 complaints 2010 2011: 193 complaints 2011 2012: 253 complaints 2012 2013: 179 complaints 2013 2014: 148 complaints 2014 2015: 126 complaints 2015 126 2016: 78 complaints 2016 2017: 49 complaints 2017 2018: 75 complaints 2018 2019: 59 complaints 2019 2020: 20 complaints 2020 2021: 19 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 42 complaints 2023

2015: 126 complaints

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YearComplaints
19800
19811
200810
2009133
2010299
2011193
2012253
2013179
2014148
2015126
201678
201749
201875
201959
202020
202119
20229
202342

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

23% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing driveshaft.

INJURY
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The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was bouncing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-15

Engine

21% · 26 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was on i-75 in Tennessee. I sideswiped a car and my car went head first into a guardrail. I was doing about 70MPH. I hit my head hard on stearing wheel and have suffered a headache and neck pain…

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-09

Also filed under Structure

Electrical system

21% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

10% · 12 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Car is a manual transmission. Multiple occurrences- when emergency break is set and the engine is off and in park the car will still roll by itself. Complained to Dodge, Dodge says software issue and it will not happen again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-22

Fuel/propulsion system

8% · 10 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2014-12-15Electrical system14V749000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured June 30, 2014, to October 8, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the instrument cluster may become inoperative.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a software enhancement, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P74.

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    2015-04-23Engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline15V114000 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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine fuel rail injector crossover hose, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2015-05-28Air bags15V282000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured March 28, 2015, to April 1, 2015.

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R22.

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    2015-07-24Recall queryClosed 2016-01-05 Software security vulnerability
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    2015-08-25Equipment15V461000 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...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.

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    2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 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...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.

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    2018-07-26Power train18E053000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Dodge Challenger — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 26 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V749000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 15V114000 · Engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V282000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V461000 · Equipment
  • Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
  • Recall 18E053000 · Power train

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Dodge Challenger reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Dodge Challenger is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Challenger?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.