2015 Dodge Dart Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 179 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Dodge Dart, 34% of its 525 total complaints. The median mileage at failure is 62,300, and three related recalls (25V674000, 19V293000, 15V542000) cover shifter cable and transmission control module problems.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 179
- 34% of 525
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 62,300 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission suddenly shifting into neutral on its own while driving, sometimes at highway speed, requiring a restart to regain gear function.
- Some describe the vehicle getting stuck in neutral or refusing to move when the gear shifter is placed in drive.
- Several complaints describe a 'service transmission' warning appearing along with stalling, followed by dealer replacement of transmission sensors or the full transmission.
- Owners report the gear shifter failing to engage reverse or drive properly, sometimes needing the vehicle restarted to correct.
- Multiple owners mention receiving a recall notice (campaign 15V542000) for the transmission control module but being unable to get the repair completed due to parts unavailability.
- A few complaints describe the vehicle continuing to roll after being shifted into park, with the parking brake needed to stop it.
When 2015 Dodge Dart transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 20, 2015, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Dodge Dart
- 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.
- 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.
- NHTSA 15V542000Aug 25, 2015Transmission & Powertrain23,564 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Risk: If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Dart model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems in the 2015 Dodge Dart?
- NHTSA lists 179 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Dart, which is 34% of the 525 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Dodge Dart?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: 15V542000 for a transmission control module failure, 19V293000 for a shifter cable bushing that could detach from the transmission, and 25V674000 which replaces 19V293000 with an updated remedy.
- At what mileage do these transmission problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 62,300 miles, though some sample complaints describe failures occurring at much lower mileage.
- Does the transmission problem cause crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Dodge Dart, with no fires or injuries reported in this category.
- How does 2015 compare to other Dart model years for transmission complaints?
- The 2015 Dart's transmission complaints make up 34% of its total complaints, lower than the 2013 Dart's 55% share and the 2012 Dart's 42% share, but higher than the 2016 Dart's 32%.