2015 Dodge Charger problems and recalls

Owners have filed 135 complaints on the 2015 Dodge Charger, and NHTSA has issued 8 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (32 complaints).

135
Complaints
8
Recalls
10
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
3
Injuries
55.7
Severity index

Severity index 55.7 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 55.7p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 93 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 35% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 32 complaints (23.7%)32 24%EngineEngine: 23 complaints (17.0%)23 17%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 22 complaints (16.3%)22 16%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 21 complaints (15.6%)21 16%Service BrakesService Brakes: 15 complaints (11.1%)15 11%SteeringSteering: 13 complaints (9.6%)13 10%Air BagsAir Bags: 12 complaints (8.9%)12 9%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 12 complaints (8.9%)12 9%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN3223.7%
ENGINE2317.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2216.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2115.6%
SERVICE BRAKES1511.1%
STEERING139.6%
AIR BAGS128.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL128.9%

Complaints filed per year

013262015: 12016: 92017: 182018: 222019: 262020: 192021: 82022: 92023: 52024: 92025: 62026: 3 (partial year)15161718192620212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20151
20169
201718
201822
201926
202019
20218
20229
20235
20249
20256
2026 (year to date)3
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.6x those in 2020 to 2022 (20 against 36).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V01800015/01/2019AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal
18E05300012/07/2018POWER 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
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (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
18V28100001/05/2018POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
17V09700014/02/2017POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
15V11400027/02/2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINEChrysler (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
15V46100023/07/2015EQUIPMENT: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
16V04300028/01/2016STRUCTUREFCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. When an affected vehicle is lifted using the supplied tire jack without chocking the wheels, the vehicle's body-side sill may give causing the

Other Dodge Charger model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 12 years side by side.

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.