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2015 Dodge Charger Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2015 Dodge Charger, about 13% of its 136 total complaints for the year. There is no related recall on file, and one crash has been linked to this problem area, with no fires or injuries reported.

Brakes complaints
17
13% of 136
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
53,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Wheel speed sensor failures that disable ABS, traction control, and cruise control, sometimes recurring across multiple sensors on the same car.
  • Loss of braking power at highway speed, including reports of the brake pedal not slowing the vehicle when pressed.
  • Warning lights for electronic stability control and ABS appearing along with reduced braking or steering assist, in some cases returning after a repair.
  • Vibration or shimmy felt in the brake pedal and steering when braking on downhill grades.
  • Brake fluid found leaking onto rear brakes, with the brake pedal going to the floorboard before the vehicle stopped.
  • General reports of the vehicle feeling unstable or hard to control while braking.

When 2015 Dodge Charger brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 23, 2016, latest Jan 4, 2022.

2015 Dodge Charger brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2016Jan 2017Jan 2018Sep 2018Apr 2019Mar 2020May 2020Dec 2020
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to Jan 2022; peak Oct 2020 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Dodge Charger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Charger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201011 (5%)
  2. 201183 (12%)
  3. 201272 (11%)
  4. 201333 (9%)
  5. 201440 (12%)
  6. 201517 (13%)
  7. 201611 (6%)
  8. 20179 (7%)
  9. 20187 (6%)
  10. 201912 (10%)
  11. 20200 (0%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20236 (23%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA lists 17 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Dodge Charger, which is about 13% of the 136 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Dodge Charger brakes?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint area for the 2015 Charger.
At what mileage do 2015 Charger brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 Charger is 53,500 miles.
Did any 2015 Charger brake complaints involve a crash or injury?
NHTSA data shows one crash tied to this brake complaint area, with no fires and no injuries reported.
How does the 2015 Charger compare to other Charger years for brake complaints?
The 2015 Charger's brake complaints made up 13% of its total complaints that year, higher than the 6% share seen in 2016 and 2018, though lower than the 23% share reported for 2023.

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.