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2015 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2015 Dodge Charger, 24% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 53,000. No related engine recalls are on file.

Engine complaints
33
24% of 136
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
53,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe unintended acceleration or the vehicle moving on its own after shifting into gear.
  • Some report a delay in throttle response when accelerating from a near-stop, with RPMs rising but the vehicle not moving forward as expected.
  • Several describe an abnormal ticking noise from the engine along with the check engine light illuminating, later linked to camshaft issues by a dealer.
  • One owner reported the vehicle losing power and being unable to exceed 45 mph, accompanied by repeated clicking noises from the engine.
  • A software update performed while driving reportedly caused the system to reset and affected cruise control operation.

When 2015 Dodge Charger engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 1, 2016, latest Sep 8, 2026.

2015 Dodge Charger engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2016Sep 2017Jul 2018Nov 2019Sep 2020Feb 2022Mar 2025
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2018 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Dodge Charger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Charger model year

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

  1. 201070 (30%)
  2. 201197 (14%)
  3. 2012113 (17%)
  4. 201373 (20%)
  5. 201484 (24%)
  6. 201533 (24%)
  7. 201633 (18%)
  8. 201721 (16%)
  9. 201812 (10%)
  10. 201911 (9%)
  11. 20206 (11%)
  12. 20213 (9%)
  13. 20223 (19%)
  14. 20238 (31%)
  15. 20240 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Dodge Charger?
NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2015 Charger, which is 24% of the 136 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2015 Dodge Charger?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine problem area on the 2015 Charger.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2015 Charger?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2015 Charger is 53,000 miles.
How does the 2015 Charger's engine complaint rate compare to other years?
The 2015 Charger's engine complaints make up 24% of its total complaints, similar to 2014 at 24%, but higher than 2018 at 10% and 2019 at 9%, and lower than 2010 at 30%.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to engine complaints on the 2015 Charger?
NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with engine complaints for the 2015 Charger, with no fires reported.

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.