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All cars · Dodge Dart · 2015

2015 Dodge Dart. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index226100 = average car
Complaints193NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold87,908U.S. model year
Per 100K sold220complaints
Year rank#2 of 4#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.4L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFWD28 / 39 / 32Premium$2,400
1.4L 4-cyl turboAuto (AM6)FWD27 / 36 / 30Premium$2,600
2.0L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD25 / 35 / 29Regular$2,150
2.0L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD24 / 33 / 27Regular$2,300
2.4L 4-cylAuto 6-spdFWD23 / 34 / 27Regular$2,300
2.4L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD22 / 34 / 27Regular$2,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 32,200 and 80,000 miles. Median 52,100, from 364 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Transmission & drivetrain62,50042,000–101,200127
Engine44,00029,500–64,600110
Electrical53,00039,400–85,50081
Brakes55,50035,900–77,00050
Steering41,0009,400–81,80028

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine36%
Transmission & drivetrain24%
Electrical21%
Brakes13%
Steering10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
52832715042

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 6

  • 25V674000 Oct 2025 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever And Linkage / Floor Shift

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles. 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.

    Risk. A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

  • 19V293000 Apr 2019 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.

    Risk. If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 5, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall

  • 17V824000 Dec 2017 Equipment

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.

    Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall i

  • 16V113000 Feb 2016 Electrical System / Software

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.

    Risk. Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.

  • 15V542000 Aug 2015 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

    Defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

    Risk. If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.

  • 14V800000 Dec 2014 Tires / Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

    Defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Dart Aero vehicles manufactured August 24, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a premium instrument cluster and Lowline Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light may not illuminate when low tire pressure is detected. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire pressure monitoring systems."

    Risk. A malfunctioning TPMS light will not notify an owner of an improperly inflated tire. An improperly inflated tire may experience a complete loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the vehicles from a lowline TPMS to a highline TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P76.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedRecall 19v-293 post remedy failures20252025

Manufacturer communications 263

Dodge filed 263 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2013470635108,692Transmission & drivetrain
201414214683,858Engine
201522619387,908Engine
201624713253,484Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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