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2015 Dodge Charger Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

43/100

#9 most-complained of 15 Charger years

The 2015 Dodge Charger has a Complaint Index of 43 and ranks 9th worst out of 15 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Charger years. NHTSA lists 136 complaints, 7 recalls, and 10 crashes, with engine issues as the top problem area.

Complaints
136
Recalls
7
incl. Do Not Drive
Crashes / fires
10 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 27 hwy

Top 2015 Dodge Charger problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine33 (24%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain32 (24%)
  3. Electrical System29 (21%)
  4. Other22 (16%)
  5. Brakes17 (13%)
  6. Steering13 (10%)
  7. Airbags12 (9%)
  8. Fuel System11 (8%)
  9. Structure & Body5 (4%)
  10. Seat Belts3 (2%)

What owners report

  • Vehicles reportedly shifted into gear or moved on their own while parked, leading to collisions.
  • Airbags failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including side impacts and rear-end collisions, sometimes with injuries.
  • Electric power steering reportedly failed suddenly while driving.
  • An electrical fire was reported in the trunk area near the fuse box, with smoke and flames from a wire.
  • Owners described a complete ECU/computer shutdown while shifting into reverse, with the engine dying before the system rebooted.
  • A vehicle reportedly shook and swerved at highway speed before crashing into barricades, with airbags failing to deploy.
2015 Dodge Charger complaints: complaints filed per quarter152015 Q12017 Q32019 Q12020 Q32022 Q12023 Q32025 Q2
182 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q2 (15).

2015 Dodge Charger recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 7 recalls for the 2015 Dodge Charger →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid793608 !21
2014Avoid863439 !21
2015Good431367 !21
2016Caution64182520
2017Good29128420

All Dodge Charger years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Dodge Charger reliable?
Compared to other Charger model years, the 2015 ranks 9th worst out of 15 years with a Complaint Index of 43, earning a 'Good' verdict. It has fewer complaints (136) than earlier years like 2011 (695) or 2012 (648).
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA data shows Engine complaints lead at 24% of reports, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 24% and Electrical System at 21%. Median mileage at failure for these areas ranges from 53,000 to 56,070 miles.
Does the 2015 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2015 Dodge Charger, including one do-not-drive airbag recall (19V018000) and a fuel system recall for SRT models with the 6.2L supercharged engine.
How does the 2015 Charger compare to other years?
The 2015 model has a Complaint Index of 43, better than 2011 through 2014 (all marked 'Avoid' with indexes of 79-100), but higher than newer years like 2021-2023 which are marked 'Best'.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.