The Lemon Index2015 Dodge Charger.
The 2015 Dodge Charger is better than average by owner complaints: 50 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 54, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 16 to 23 mpg combined. The best Dodge Charger year is 2022.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 136 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Charger 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 31K to 83K miles on the car (84 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 21K–86K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 36K–105K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 36K–85K miles
Recalls 8
- airbags 2019
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- 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.
Show all 8 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2018
The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
- transmission & drivetrain 2017
The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
- body structure 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 tire jack to fail and the car to fall.
- 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.
- engine 2015
O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose damage may result in the fuel rail hose connection leaking fuel.
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 328 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:…
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
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 Charger 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Dodge Charger Pursuit 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
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
There is rust on the steering knuckle near the u ball joint near the front suspension coils next to the front tires. Also the navigation and uconnect are messing up.
2015 Dodge Charger owner · NHTSA complaint 10702044
More owner reports
When my car is in park and engine is off my dashboard lights , shifter light & blower for ac/ heat stay on. Therefore draining the battery
NHTSA complaint 11006228
Driving normal condition, when the gas starting counting down every second starting at 60 miles and then the engine shut off. Able to put gas in and starting driving again and same incident happened.
NHTSA complaint 11129206
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Dodge Charger reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 54; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Charger year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2015 Dodge Charger problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (20%), transmission & drivetrain (18%) and speed control (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Charger have?
8 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Dodge Charger get?
16 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2015 Dodge Charger problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 31,800 and 83,800 miles. The middle report was at 54,000 miles, from 84 complaints.
Does the 2015 Dodge Charger have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Dodge Charger cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $5000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Dodge Charger have?
3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.4L 8-cyl.
What Dodge Charger 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