2015 Dodge Challenger Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Dodge Challenger has a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 7th worst out of 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 126 complaints, 5 recalls, and 16 crashes, with Electrical System issues the top problem area at 25% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #7 of 16 Challenger years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 126
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 16
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 13
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 0
Top 2015 Dodge Challenger problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, including sideswipe crashes into guardrails.
- Some drivers describe the steering wheel seizing or the rear wheels locking up unexpectedly while driving at 30-35 mph, leading to loss of control.
- One owner reported a fire starting in the garage after driving, with smoke found coming from the parked vehicle.
- Seat belts have been reported to fail to release after a crash, in one case causing burn injuries.
- Owners describe sudden deceleration when pressing the gas pedal, traced to the electronic throttle body.
- Some vehicles with automatic parking brakes reportedly rolled on their own while parked, even after a dealer software fix.
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 shows the 2015 Challenger ranks 7th worst out of 16 model years for this model, with a Complaint Index of 60 and a Caution verdict, meaning it has more reported problems than some other years but fewer than the worst ones.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Challenger?
- Electrical System complaints make up 25% of reports, followed by Engine issues at 24% and Transmission & Powertrain issues at 23%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2015 Challenger, covering the electrical system, airbags, fuel system, and a software vulnerability, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Challenger compare to other years?
- The 2015 model's Complaint Index of 60 is better than 2009-2012 (Avoid years with indexes of 80-100) but worse than 2017-2023, several of which earn Good or Best verdicts with indexes as low as 7.
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2015 Challenger?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 31,000 miles overall, with Electrical System failures around 49,575 miles and Engine failures around 20,000 miles.