2015 Dodge Charger

▲ Better than typical
2015 Dodge Charger
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:24:21.212Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Charger Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 2001: 3 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 1293 complaints 2007: 554 complaints 2007 2008: 609 complaints 2009: 174 complaints 2010: 232 complaints 2011: 692 complaints 2011 2012: 648 complaints 2013: 358 complaints 2014: 342 complaints 2015: 135 complaints 2015 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2018: 122 complaints 2019: 118 complaints 2019 2020: 57 complaints 2021: 32 complaints 2022: 11 complaints 2023: 25 complaints 2023 2024: 9 complaints 2025: 19 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2015: 135 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19830
19841
19852
19860
19870
20013
20050
20061293
2007554
2008609
2009174
2010232
2011692
2012648
2013358
2014342
2015135
2016182
2017125
2018122
2019118
202057
202132
202211
202325
20249
202519
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

There is a manufacturing defect in the car, after it has driven 120,000 kilometers or 200,000 kilometers, it causes problems in the engine’s cooling systems, which causes the car’s temperature to rise.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150423 — engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 15V114000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150724 — RQ (closed 20160105)

Software security vulnerability

R 20150825 — equipment

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.

Campaign 15V461000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160321 — structure

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170407 — power train

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD).

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T03.

Campaign 17V097000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180604 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180627 — power train

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.

Campaign 18V281000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180726 — power train

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.

Campaign 18E053000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190204 — air bags

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.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019.

Campaign 19V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V114000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V461000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V043000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V097000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V281000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18E053000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V018000 (air bags) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Dodge Charger reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Dodge Charger is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Charger?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Charger have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.