2015 Dodge Challenger problems and recalls
Owners have filed 126 complaints on the 2015 Dodge Challenger, and NHTSA has issued 6 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (29 complaints).
126
Complaints
6
Recalls
16
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
13
Injuries
109.3
Severity index
Severity index 109.3 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 17 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 88% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 29 | 23.0% |
| ENGINE | 26 | 20.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 20.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | 14.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 9.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 7.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 7.9% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | 5.6% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (15 against 30).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18E053000 | 12/07/2018 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control s |
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger |
| 14V749000 | 24/11/2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured June 30, 2014, to October 8, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the instrument cluster may become inoperative. This could cause the gauges to oscillate at zero and the Vehicle |
| 15V114000 | 27/02/2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to February 5, 2015, and equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine. O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose damage may result in the fue |
| 15V282000 | 13/05/2015 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured March 28, 2015, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side air bag inflated curtain (SABIC) may have a loose or missing rear mounting bolt. |
| 15V461000 | 23/07/2015 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affecte |
Other Dodge Challenger model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 11 years side by side.
- 2012sev 61.5
- 2013sev 72.0
- 2014sev 114.1
- 2016sev 108.4
- 2017sev 100.0
- 2018sev 98.8
- 2019sev 83.4
- 2020sev 59.1
- 2021sev 83.2
- 2023sev 43.2
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.