What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2015 Dodge Challenger

Typical pattern

14.1% of complaints about the 2015 Dodge Challenger came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2015 vehicle — around the middle of the 195 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 4.6 yr in service. The most-reported system is power train (29 complaints), typically at 4.8 yr or about 26,000 miles.

Complaints
185
Median age at failure
4.6 yr
Median mileage
32,000 n=129
Crash / fire / tow
18.4% of reports
Safety recalls
6

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Power train
29 reports · 26,000 mi
4.8 yr
13.8%
Engine
26 reports · 20,000 mi
3.8 yr
15.4%
Electrical system
26 reports · 49,575 mi
5.3 yr
11.5%
Other
18 reports · 34,117 mi
5.2 yr
11.1%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

18E053000 2018-07-12
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 system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its curren

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

18V332000 2018-05-17
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, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit with

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

15V461000 2015-07-23
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 affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

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

15V282000 2015-05-13
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.

A loose or missing SABIC rear mounting bolt may alter the air bag inflated curtain's deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a side impact or roll-over crash.

15V114000 2015-02-27
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 fuel rail hose connection leaking fuel.

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

14V749000 2014-11-24
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 Theft Alarm could remain illuminated. Thus, the affected vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Controls and displays."

If the instrument cluster becomes inoperative, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

In owners’ own words

Power train 2,000 mi 6 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Power train 100 mi 1.1 yr in service
THE TRANSMISSION HAS VERY HARSH DOWNSHIFTS WHEN LIGHTLY BRAKING OR COASTING TO A STOP. THE TRANSMISSION STAYS ENGAGED AND BOGS DOWN THE CAR, THEN FREES UP SUDDENLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD. THERE IS AN AUDIBLE CLUNK FROM THE REAR END WHEN THIS HAPPENS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT'S ALMOST LED TO FENDER BENDERS WITH THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME.
Power train 300 mi 9 mo in service
THE VEHICLE LOOSES ALL ACCELERATION WHEN COMING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE D ON THE GEARSHIFT FLASHES RED AND DIGITAL READOUT ON THE DASHBOARD INSTRUCTS DRIVER TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN SHIFT TO DRIVE. THIS MEANS THAT WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC OR AN INTERSECTION YOU MUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN SHIFT TO DRIVE. I HAVE PROVIDED DODGE WITH TWO VIDEOS OF THIS HAPPENING AND THEY STILL CANNOT FIX THE VEHICLE.
Engine 4,900 mi 9 mo in service crash / fire / tow
I WAS ON I-75 IN TENNESSEE. I SIDESWIPED A CAR AND MY CAR WENT HEAD FIRST INTO A GUARDRAIL. I WAS DOING ABOUT 70MPH. I HIT MY HEAD HARD ON STEARING WHEEL AND HAVE SUFFERED A HEADACHE AND NECK PAIN SINCE

Other Challenger model years

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