The Lemon Index2015 Dodge Challenger.
The 2015 Dodge Challenger is about average by owner complaints: 58 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 90, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 16 to 23 mpg combined. The best Dodge Challenger year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 126 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Challenger year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 52K miles on the car (89 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 2K–64K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 7K–61K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 3K–78K miles
Recalls 6
- transmission & drivetrain 2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- electrical 2018
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
- equipment 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Show all 6 recalls
- airbags 2015
In the affected vehicles, the driver's side air bag inflated curtain (SABIC) may have a loose or missing rear mounting bolt.
- engine 2015
O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose damage may result in the fuel rail hose connection leaking fuel.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the instrument cluster may become inoperative.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 350 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "inspect and replace propeller shaft this bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the…
- Electric Power Steering Gear For LA, LD and LX Models ONLY; Before this part is replaced for:…
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter: Before replacing this part, please call any one of the following…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedSoftware security vulnerability2015–2016
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–5000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Car makes clunk noise when the 8 speed automatic gears down or up. I taken it to the dealership twice and they can't determine what is wrong. I'm afraid that warranty will run out before anything is done by fiat.Chrysler.
2015 Dodge Challenger owner · NHTSA complaint 10947656
More owner reports
2015 Dodge Challenger rt scat pack faulty oil sensor. Was reported in earlier Model Challenger from 2014-2015. This is on the 392 srt motor cause oil pressure to drop suddenly while in motion.
NHTSA complaint 11010884
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
NHTSA complaint 10724285
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Dodge Challenger reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 90; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Challenger year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2015 Dodge Challenger problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (28%), transmission & drivetrain (21%) and electrical (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have?
6 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Dodge Challenger get?
16 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Dodge Challenger safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Dodge Challenger problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,200 and 52,100 miles. The middle report was at 31,000 miles, from 89 complaints.
Does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 21% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Dodge Challenger cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $5000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Challenger year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2020 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works