2015 Dodge Challenger Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
62/100
#6 most-complained of 14 Challenger years
The 2015 Dodge Challenger has a Complaint Index of 62, ranking 6th worst of 14 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA logged 126 complaints, 5 recalls, and 16 crashes, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 31 complaints (25%).
- Complaints
- 126
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 16 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23 hwy
Top 2015 Dodge Challenger problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System31 (25%)
- Engine30 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain29 (23%)
- Other18 (14%)
- Brakes15 (12%)
- Airbags10 (8%)
- Fuel System10 (8%)
- Structure & Body9 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (6%)
- Steering6 (5%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during side-impact and head-on collisions, sometimes on vehicles with only a few thousand miles on them.
- Seat belts reportedly failed to release after a crash, leaving occupants trapped and causing burn injuries in one case.
- Steering wheel seized while driving around 35 mph, causing the vehicle to strike a curb, with the problem recurring after dealer repairs.
- Rear wheels reportedly locked up under acceleration, causing loss of control and a slide into a ditch, with ABS and traction control warning lights on beforehand.
- Engine bay caught fire while parked in a garage hours after a normal commute, producing heavy smoke.
- Electronic throttle body issues caused unexpected deceleration while accelerating, reported outside the factory warranty period.
- Vehicle rolled on its own after being placed in park with the parking brake set, even after a software fix was applied.
2015 Dodge Challenger recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
- NHTSA 15V461000Jul 23, 2015Other1,416,903 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
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.
Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
- NHTSA 15V282000May 13, 2015Airbags72 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured March 28, 2015, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side air bag inflated curtain (SABIC) may have a loose or missing rear mounting bolt.
Risk: A loose or missing SABIC rear mounting bolt may alter the air bag inflated curtain's deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a side impact or roll-over crash.
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.
2015 Dodge Challenger fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Challenger years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Dodge Challenger reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 Challenger a Complaint Index of 62 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th worst out of 14 model years. It has fewer complaints than the 2010-2014 model years but more than 2016 and later years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Challenger?
- Electrical System issues lead with 31 complaints (25% share), followed by Engine problems (30 complaints, 24%) and Transmission & Powertrain issues (29 complaints, 23%).
- Does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2015 Challenger, covering the electrical system, airbags, fuel system, and a shared vehicle cybersecurity software update. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Challenger compare to other years?
- With a Complaint Index of 62, the 2015 Challenger falls between the worse 2010-2014 years (indexes 69 to 100) and the better 2016-2023 years (indexes 0 to 54).
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2015 Challenger?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 31,000 miles overall, with electrical issues appearing later at a median of 49,575 miles and fuel system issues appearing much earlier at 3,000 miles.