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2015 Dodge Dart Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 162 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Dodge Dart, 31% of all 525 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 45,000. No related recalls are on file for this problem area.

Engine complaints
162
31% of 525
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden engine stalling at low speeds, including while slowing to a stop or turning, sometimes followed by difficulty restarting.
  • Some vehicles failed dealer-administered oil consumption studies, with engines replaced after repeated stalling episodes.
  • Multiple owners describe under-hood fires starting in the engine compartment, in some cases while the car was parked and off.
  • Several complaints describe total loss of electrical power, steering, and dashboard lights while driving at low-to-moderate speeds.
  • One owner reported the engine losing power on the interstate with smoke and fire near the transmission area, with the clutch pedal dropping to the floor.

When 2015 Dodge Dart engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2015, latest Sep 15, 2026.

2015 Dodge Dart engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter132015 Q22016 Q42018 Q12019 Q22020 Q32021 Q42023 Q32025 Q3
162 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (13).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Dodge Dart

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Dart model year

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

  1. 2012194 (18%)
  2. 201360 (21%)
  3. 2014119 (32%)
  4. 2015162 (31%)
  5. 201673 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2015 Dodge Dart?
NHTSA lists 162 engine complaints for the 2015 Dart, which is 31% of the 525 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Dodge Dart engine?
No related recalls are listed for this problem area in the NHTSA data provided.
At what mileage do engine problems typically occur on the 2015 Dart?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2015 Dart is 45,000 miles.
Did the engine problems cause any fires or crashes?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Dart lists 4 fires and 2 crashes, with no reported injuries.
How does the 2015 Dart compare to other Dart years for engine complaints?
The 2015 Dart's engine complaints are 31% of its total complaints, close to 2014's 32% and higher than 2012's 18%, 2013's 21%, and 2016's 28%.

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.