2015 Dodge Challenger: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2015 Dodge Challenger: AVOID — 127 owner complaints, 1.9× the Challenger median year by raw count; top issue: powertrain / transmission (29 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2015 is 1.69, where 1.00 is a typical Challenger year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.09. Severity drives it: 65% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2012–2023 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
127
NHTSA complaints
1.9×
vs. median Challenger year
350
Service bulletins
6
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2015 Dodge Challenger problems
Powertrain / transmission leads a spread-out record, named in 23% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2015 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 29 | 23% |
| Engine | 26 | 20% |
| Electrical system | 26 | 20% |
| Unknown or other | 18 | 14% |
| Service brakes | 12 | 9% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2015 Dodge Challenger recalls
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2015, reported between Nov 24, 2014 and Jul 12, 2018.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 18E053000 | Jul 12, 2018 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
| 18V332000 | May 17, 2018 | Electrical system › Wiring |
| 15V461000 | Jul 23, 2015 | Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. |
| 15V282000 | May 13, 2015 | Air bags › Side/window |
| 15V114000 | Feb 27, 2015 | Engine & cooling › Engine › Gasoline |
| 14V749000 | Nov 24, 2014 | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
2015 Dodge Challenger service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 350 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2015 — more than the 232 of the median Challenger year from 2012 to 2023. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (108), powertrain / transmission (90), engine & cooling (58). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2015 vs. the year before and after
From the 2014 to the 2015, owner complaints fell 15% (149 → 127) — an improvement. The 2016 that followed fell 39% (127 → 78), so the 2016 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Challenger | AVOID | 149 | 200 | 5 | — |
| 2015 (this page) | AVOID | 127 | 350 | 6 | — |
| 2016 Challenger | SOLID | 78 | 278 | 2 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Dodge Challenger years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2015 Dodge Challenger
Powertrain / transmission (29 complaints on the 2015): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Engine (26 complaints on the 2015): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Electrical system (26 complaints on the 2015): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Service brakes (12 complaints on the 2015): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Air bags (10 complaints on the 2015): confirm the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that every air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
Recalls: confirm all 6 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Dodge Challenger reliable?
2015 Dodge Challenger: AVOID — 127 owner complaints, 1.9× the Challenger median year by raw count; top issue: powertrain / transmission (29 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2015 is 1.69, where 1.00 is a typical Challenger year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.09.
What are the most common 2015 Dodge Challenger problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2015 Dodge Challenger are powertrain / transmission (29, 23%), engine (26, 20%), electrical system (26, 20%). The manufacturer has 350 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have?
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2015 Dodge Challenger, most recently 18E053000 (Jul 12, 2018, powertrain / transmission); 18V332000 (May 17, 2018, electrical system); 15V461000 (Jul 23, 2015, equipment). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2015 Dodge Challenger come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.