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2015 Dodge ChargerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 136 owner complaints about the 2015 Dodge Charger, most often about the power train. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-018 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Dodge Charger
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year24% below the Charger median · #12 of 18 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 60%Owner complaints13614 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage56kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Tuner tom, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Dodge Charger has problems

136 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train321
Engine240
Electrical system221
Service brakes151
Steering131
Air bags124
Vehicle speed control122
Fuel/propulsion system110
Exterior lighting110
12 other systems233

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2015 Dodge Charger recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

60%repaired · 2020 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 19V-018 · Jan 15, 2019 · 1,413,222 vehicles · 852,775 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: software

Recall 18V-332 · May 17, 2018 · 4,815,661 vehicles · 3,629,629 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2019 Q3

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 18V-281 · May 1, 2018 · 13,928 vehicles · 11,859 repaired

Risk. If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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99%repaired · 2017 Q1

Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Recall 15V-461 · Jul 23, 2015 · 1,416,903 vehicles · 1,397,612 repaired

Risk. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2016 Q3

Engine: gasoline

Recall 15V-114 · Feb 27, 2015 · 1,875 vehicles · 1,430 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

56kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 21 power train complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
6under 30k miles18under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Charger year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Charger median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Dodge Charger safety ratings

2015 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Dodge Charger, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  2. Software security vulnerabilityRQ15004 · closed Jan 5, 2016
    Led to recall 15V-508
In owners' words

What Charger owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was heard coming from under the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnosis was unavailable. The…
Complaint 11678857 · Aug 6, 2025 · 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The…
Complaint 11629278 · Dec 6, 2024 · 156,000 miles
I also have a drive shaft bearing that is completely destroyed. I have seen similar complaints on nhtsa. I took my car into a local shop for both front CV boots ripped and leaking. Upon inspection I was told the drive shaft also needed replaced, totaling over 3000+ to replace the drive shaft. The…
Complaint 11617852 · Oct 3, 2024

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