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2015 Dodge Dart Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

75/100

#2 most-complained of 5 Dart years

The 2015 Dodge Dart has 525 NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls, with a Complaint Index of 75, ranking 2nd worst out of 5 model years. Transmission & Powertrain issues dominate at 34% of complaints, followed by Engine at 31%.

Complaints
525
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
32 / 7
Injuries / deaths
23 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
27
24 city / 34 hwy

Top 2015 Dodge Dart problems

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

  1. Transmission & Powertrain179 (34%)
  2. Engine162 (31%)
  3. Electrical System123 (23%)
  4. Other97 (18%)
  5. Brakes86 (16%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires36 (7%)
  7. Steering34 (6%)
  8. Fuel System26 (5%)
  9. Airbags24 (5%)
  10. Structure & Body9 (2%)

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in front-end and side collisions, sometimes at speeds of 40-45 mph, leaving vehicles undriveable.
  • Owners report the transmission control module causing the car to get stuck in neutral and refuse to shift into drive.
  • The right lower control arm reportedly broke while driving straight, in one case for the second time on the same vehicle.
  • Brakes were described as malfunctioning, contributing to multiple crashes including one where the vehicle was totaled.
  • Tires reportedly stayed low on pressure repeatedly despite multiple replacements.
  • Owners describe a clunking noise while turning or accelerating tied to suspension and control arm damage.
2015 Dodge Dart complaints: complaints filed per quarter552015 Q12016 Q32018 Q12019 Q32021 Q12022 Q32024 Q12025 Q3
788 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (55).

2015 Dodge Dart recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V674000Oct 9, 2025Transmission & Powertrain298,439 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.

    Risk: A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A0C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.

  2. NHTSA 19V293000Apr 11, 2019Transmission & Powertrain298,439 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.

    Risk: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V34.

  3. NHTSA 17V824000Dec 21, 2017Other61,791 vehicles

    Equipment

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

    Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

See all 6 recalls for the 2015 Dodge Dart →

2015 Dodge Dart fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,500
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 Dart years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Best0282129
2014Caution50371427
2015Avoid75525627
2016Good25257528

All Dodge Dart years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Dodge Dart reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2015 Dart has a Complaint Index of 75 and ranks 2nd worst among the 5 model years covered, earning an Avoid rating relative to other Dart years.
What are the main problems with the 2015 Dodge Dart?
The top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain, making up 34% of the 525 complaints, followed by Engine at 31% and Electrical System at 23%.
Does the 2015 Dodge Dart have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 Dart, including a transmission control module failure recall (15V542000) and a suspension/TPMS reconfiguration recall (14V800000).
At what mileage do 2015 Dart transmission problems usually show up?
NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 62,300 for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Dodge Dart.
How does the 2015 Dart compare to other model years?
The 2015 Dart's Complaint Index of 75 is worse than 2013 (0, Best), 2014 (50, Caution), and 2016 (25, Good), but better than 2012 (100, Avoid).

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.