2015 Dodge Charger Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Dodge Charger has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 13th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. That verdict is capped because of a Do Not Drive airbag recall, even though its complaint index is below many other years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #13 of 19 Charger years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 136
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2015 Dodge Charger problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine33 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain32 (24%)
- Electrical System29 (21%)
- Other22 (16%)
- Brakes17 (13%)
- Steering13 (10%)
- Airbags12 (9%)
- Fuel System11 (8%)
- Structure & Body5 (4%)
- Seat Belts3 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles reportedly rolled or shifted into gear unexpectedly while parked, in one case crashing into another car and in another running over the owner.
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple side- and rear-impact crashes, including one where the car was pushed sideways over a curb.
- Owners describe sudden electric power steering failure while driving at normal speed.
- One vehicle displayed a 'park the vehicle' warning message before smoke and flames were found coming from a wire near the fuse box.
- A driveshaft-related police pursuit vehicle reportedly slipped from park into reverse on its own and rolled into a tree.
- Some owners reported the vehicle shaking or swerving side to side at highway speed before hitting barricades, with airbags not deploying.
2015 Dodge Charger recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V018000Jan 15, 2019Airbags1,413,222 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
- 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 18V281000May 1, 2018Transmission & Powertrain13,928 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
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.
Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2015 Dodge Charger fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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 Charger years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Dodge Charger reliable?
- NHTSA lists 136 complaints for the 2015 Charger with a complaint index of 33, ranking it 13th worst of 19 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, capped due to a Do Not Drive airbag recall.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Charger?
- Engine complaints make up 24% of reports, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 24% and Electrical System at 21%. Median mileage at failure for these areas is around 53,000 to 56,070 miles.
- Does the 2015 Dodge Charger have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2015 Charger, including one Do Not Drive airbag recall (campaign 19V018000) and recalls covering electrical software, driveshaft bolts, and a fuel rail crossover hose on SRT models.
- How does the 2015 Charger compare to other Charger years?
- Its complaint index of 33 is lower than years like 2011 (100) and 2006 (94), which are rated Avoid, but higher than 2017-2023 model years that earn Good or Best verdicts.
- Should I avoid the 2015 Dodge Charger?
- It is not the worst Charger year, but its Caution verdict reflects a Do Not Drive airbag recall alongside 136 complaints, so buyers should confirm recall repairs before purchase.