2015 Dodge Charger: Problems & Reliability
CAUTION2015 Dodge Charger: CAUTION — 136 owner complaints (1.44 per 1,000 sold), 2.7× the Charger median year; top issue: powertrain / transmission (32 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2015 is 1.49, where 1.00 is a typical Charger year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60. 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, published U.S. sales, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
136
NHTSA complaints
1.44
Complaints per 1,000 sold
328
Service bulletins
8
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2015 Dodge Charger problems
Powertrain / transmission leads a spread-out record, named in 24% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2015 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 32 | 24% |
| Engine | 24 | 18% |
| Electrical system | 22 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 21 | 15% |
| Service brakes | 15 | 11% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2015 Dodge Charger recalls
8 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2015, reported between Feb 27, 2015 and Jan 15, 2019.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 19V018000 | Jan 15, 2019 | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
| 18E053000 | Jul 12, 2018 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
| 18V332000 | May 17, 2018 | Electrical system › Wiring |
| 18V281000 | May 1, 2018 | Powertrain / transmission › Driveline › Driveshaft |
| 17V097000 | Feb 14, 2017 | Powertrain / transmission › Axle assembly › Axle shaft |
| 16V043000 | Jan 28, 2016 | Structure |
| 15V461000 | Jul 23, 2015 | Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. |
| 15V114000 | Feb 27, 2015 | Engine & cooling › Engine › Gasoline |
2015 Dodge Charger service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 328 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2015 — more than the 244 of the median Charger year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (97), powertrain / transmission (76), engine & cooling (52). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2015 vs. the year before and after
The 2016 that followed rose 34% (136 → 182), so the 2015 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 (this page) | CAUTION | 136 | 328 | 8 | — |
| 2016 Charger | AVOID | 182 | 275 | 6 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Dodge Charger years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2015 Dodge Charger
Powertrain / transmission (32 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 (24 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 (22 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 (15 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.
Steering (13 complaints on the 2015): check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering at parking speed, and clunks over bumps.
Recalls: confirm all 8 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Dodge Charger reliable?
2015 Dodge Charger: CAUTION — 136 owner complaints (1.44 per 1,000 sold), 2.7× the Charger median year; top issue: powertrain / transmission (32 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2015 is 1.49, where 1.00 is a typical Charger year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60.
What are the most common 2015 Dodge Charger problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2015 Dodge Charger are powertrain / transmission (32, 24%), engine (24, 18%), electrical system (22, 16%). The manufacturer has 328 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Charger have?
8 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2015 Dodge Charger, most recently 19V018000 (Jan 15, 2019, air bags); 18E053000 (Jul 12, 2018, powertrain / transmission); 18V332000 (May 17, 2018, electrical system). 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 Charger come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the per-1,000 rate divides complaints by published U.S. 2015 calendar-year sales; 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.