The Lemon Index2015 Dodge Dart.
The 2015 Dodge Dart is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 193 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 226, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 25 to 32 mpg combined. The best Dodge Dart year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 528 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Dart 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 32K to 80K miles on the car (364 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 42K–101K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 29K–64K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 39K–85K miles
Recalls 6
- transmission & drivetrain 2025
The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (P) position and causing a loss of park function.
- transmission & drivetrain 2019
The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
- equipment 2017
A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.
Show all 6 recalls
- electrical 2016
Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016.
- transmission & drivetrain 2015
The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
- tires 2014
The affected vehicles were built with a premium instrument cluster and Lowline Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
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 263 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- A/C Compressor This applies to 2015 and 2016 KL, UF and PF
- Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter: Before replacing this part, please call any one of the following…
- 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
- ClosedRecall 19v-293 post remedy failures2025
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 Dart 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2200–2650 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Unexpectedly loss motive power resulted in a crash.
2015 Dodge Dart owner · NHTSA complaint 10821229
More owner reports
I'll be driving down the street and it will act like it wants to downshift and forward momentum is lost for a few seconds forward momentum is lost for a few seconds and clicking noises are her during this process
NHTSA complaint 11099816
Car suddenly went into neutral , while in parking lot going 10 mph. , shifter could not move it , key cannot be removed
NHTSA complaint 11092548
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Dodge Dart reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 226; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Dart year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2015 Dodge Dart problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (36%), transmission & drivetrain (24%) and electrical (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Dart 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 Dart get?
25 to 32 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Dodge Dart 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 Dart problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 32,200 and 80,000 miles. The middle report was at 52,100 miles, from 364 complaints.
Does the 2015 Dodge Dart have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 24% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Dodge Dart cost in fuel a year?
About $2200 to $2650 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Dodge Dart have?
1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Dodge Dart year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2015 and 2016.
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