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2015 Dodge Charger Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20263 Critical Recalls
Daniel Wilson
2015 Dodge Charger Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2015 Dodge Charger has 194 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve power train and engine.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.2/ 10

Based on 194 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

POWER TRAIN

30 15.5%

ENGINE

22 11.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

20 10.3%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

20 10.3%

SERVICE BRAKES

15 7.7%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is POWER TRAIN, accounting for 15.5% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 29 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2015 Dodge Charger

The 2015 Dodge Charger has 194 owner complaints in this dataset. POWER TRAIN is the most common complaint category, representing about 15% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2015 Dodge Charger are POWER TRAIN (30), ENGINE (22), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (20).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 98 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2015 Dodge Charger?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 29 of 29 systems

POWER TRAIN

30 Reports15% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

UPON ARRIVING HOME AFTER AN 800 MILE TRIP, (IN THE EVENING AROUND 10:30 PM) WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE TO BACK INTO DRIVEWAY, I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ECU CONTROLLER FAILURE AND EVERYTHING WENT BLACK. AND ENGINE DIED. AFTER A FEW SECONDS IT APPEARS THE COMPUTER REBOOTED ITSELF AND THE DASH CAME BACK UP AND THE CAR RESTARTED. IT APPEARS THERE IS A REAL-TIME PROGRAM BUG IN THE CAR AND THE FIRMWARE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE ROAD, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH. I WAS THEN ABLE TO BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. NO ERROR CODE WAS POSTED! I BELIEVE THAT THE REALTIME SOFTWARE IS EXPERIENCING FRAME OVERRUNS AND WE KNOW THAT CAUSES RUNAWAY CONDITIONS LIKE IN THE TOYOTA CAMRY. I BELIEVE THE NHTSA SHOULD REVIEW EVERY CAR FIRMWARE BEFORE RELEASE TO INSURE SPARE TIME REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND RUNAWAY CONDITIONS CAN NOT EXIST. (YES, I USED TO DEVELOP REAL TIME SOFTWARE FOR CONTROL SYSTEMS)

8/10/2016

THE 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION JERKS AND SLIPS DURING THE 1-2, 2-3 AND SOMETIMES IN THE 3-4 SHIFT. THIS OCCURS UNTIL THE CAR HAS WARMED UP. AFTER WARMING UP IT SHIFT AS IT SHOULD. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS COLD AND BEING DRIVEN. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO CORRECT THIS MATTER AND HAS FAILED.

8/24/2016

28 more complaints are available in this category.

ENGINE

22 Reports11% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

UPON ARRIVING HOME AFTER AN 800 MILE TRIP, (IN THE EVENING AROUND 10:30 PM) WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE TO BACK INTO DRIVEWAY, I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ECU CONTROLLER FAILURE AND EVERYTHING WENT BLACK. AND ENGINE DIED. AFTER A FEW SECONDS IT APPEARS THE COMPUTER REBOOTED ITSELF AND THE DASH CAME BACK UP AND THE CAR RESTARTED. IT APPEARS THERE IS A REAL-TIME PROGRAM BUG IN THE CAR AND THE FIRMWARE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE ROAD, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH. I WAS THEN ABLE TO BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. NO ERROR CODE WAS POSTED! I BELIEVE THAT THE REALTIME SOFTWARE IS EXPERIENCING FRAME OVERRUNS AND WE KNOW THAT CAUSES RUNAWAY CONDITIONS LIKE IN THE TOYOTA CAMRY. I BELIEVE THE NHTSA SHOULD REVIEW EVERY CAR FIRMWARE BEFORE RELEASE TO INSURE SPARE TIME REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND RUNAWAY CONDITIONS CAN NOT EXIST. (YES, I USED TO DEVELOP REAL TIME SOFTWARE FOR CONTROL SYSTEMS)

8/10/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OURISMAN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF ALEXANDRIA (5900 RICHMOND HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUTS AND MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A CASE MANAGER TO ASSIST WITH HER CLAIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,124.

4/3/2018

20 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

20 Reports10% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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. *TR

3/26/2015

UPON ARRIVING HOME AFTER AN 800 MILE TRIP, (IN THE EVENING AROUND 10:30 PM) WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE TO BACK INTO DRIVEWAY, I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ECU CONTROLLER FAILURE AND EVERYTHING WENT BLACK. AND ENGINE DIED. AFTER A FEW SECONDS IT APPEARS THE COMPUTER REBOOTED ITSELF AND THE DASH CAME BACK UP AND THE CAR RESTARTED. IT APPEARS THERE IS A REAL-TIME PROGRAM BUG IN THE CAR AND THE FIRMWARE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE ROAD, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH. I WAS THEN ABLE TO BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. NO ERROR CODE WAS POSTED! I BELIEVE THAT THE REALTIME SOFTWARE IS EXPERIENCING FRAME OVERRUNS AND WE KNOW THAT CAUSES RUNAWAY CONDITIONS LIKE IN THE TOYOTA CAMRY. I BELIEVE THE NHTSA SHOULD REVIEW EVERY CAR FIRMWARE BEFORE RELEASE TO INSURE SPARE TIME REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND RUNAWAY CONDITIONS CAN NOT EXIST. (YES, I USED TO DEVELOP REAL TIME SOFTWARE FOR CONTROL SYSTEMS)

8/10/2016

18 more complaints are available in this category.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

20 Reports10% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM DODGE FOR SPARE TIRE JACK THAT COULD BEND BODY SIDE SILL DURING OPERATION. CONTACTED MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER IN REDLANDS FOR APPOINTMENT AND HAVE NEVER HEARD BACK FROM THEM. HOW DO I GET THIS RESOLVED IF THE DEALER WONT GET BACK TO ME?

4/12/2016

THIS MORNING AT 0710 (SUNDAY 8-07-2016) I WAS ON THE NORTH BOUND ROAD NAMED BRADSHAW (SACRAMENTO CA.), ABOUT 4 MILES SOUTH OF JFHQ (ARMY HEADQUARTERS 9800 GOETHE RD.) I WAS DRIVING AND OUT OF NOWHERE A MASSIVE EXPLOSION DROWNED OUT MY RADIO AND GLASS STARTED RAINING DOWN ON ME AND ALL OVER THE INSIDE OF MY CAR. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT ON MY FLASHERS, THE SOUND WAS SO LOUD IT MADE ME DEAF LIKE I HAD MY BELL RUNG IN IRAQ. I COLLECTED MY SELF BECAUSE I WAS SHOOKEN UP AND REALIZED MY SUNROOF JUST EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. I STEPPED OUT OF MY VEHICLE TO GET THE GLASS OUT OF MY EYES AND OFF MY UNIFORM, THEN I INSPECTED THE ENTIRE CAR LOOKING FOR BULLET HOLES. I WAS ACTUALLY THINKING SOMEONE WAS SHOOTING AT ME BECAUSE OF HOW IT EXPLODED WHEN NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE ON THE ROAD AT THAT TIME. WHEN LOOKING AT THE CAR THE GLASS WAS ALSO ALL OVER MY ROOF AND STUCK IN THE GAP OF MY TRUNK LID AND POOLED AT THE BASE OF MY SPOILER. THE LOCATION OF WHEN THIS HAPPENED THERE ARE NO OVERPASSES OR PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS WALKWAYS. MAJORITY OF THE GLASS BLEW UP AND OUT OF MY CAR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PAINT ON MY ROOF AND TRUNK LID.

8/7/2016

18 more complaints are available in this category.

SERVICE BRAKES

15 Reports8% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AROUND 65-70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I WENT TO STEP ON MY BREAK PEDAL THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN I WENT TO CHANGE LANES DUE TO THIS MY GS PEDAL WOULD NOT GO FASTER AFTER EITHER. A INDICATOR LIGHT APPEARED IN MY CLUSTER BUT I WAS UNABLE TO READ IT DUE TO MY PANIC OF LOOSING MY BREAKS AND GAS PEDAL. LATE THAT NIGHT I TOOK IT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH DODGE AND JEEP SERVICE AND SERVICE ADVISOR BOB SAID THAT THERE WAS A SYSTEM CODE THAT INDICATED LOSS SIGNAL TO BREAKS AND GAS PEDALS. THE REPAIR ORDER INDICATED THAT THE BREAK AND GAS PEDAL WAS NOT CALIBRATED PROPERLY CAUSING THE ISSUE. THIS IS GREAT CONCERN TO BEING THAT IT IS A SAFETY MATTER THAT CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT OR THAT CAN RESULT IN GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. I HAD TOW FRIENDS IN THE CAR WITH ME AT THE TIME TOO. *TR

11/30/2016

AT ABOUT 12K TO 14K THE WHEEL MOTION SENSOR FAILED ON MY CAR CAUSING THE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND CRUISE CONTROL TO BE DISABLED.... IT WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTEE.. A CO-WORKER WHO PURCHASED A 15 CHARGER RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED MINE HAS NOTIFIED ME TODAY SHE HAD A WHEEL SENSOR FAIL AT 14,000. THIS SEEMS TO BE CHRONIC.. IS THIS BEING LOOKED INTO...?

1/13/2017

13 more complaints are available in this category.

STEERING

13 Reports7% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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. *TR

3/26/2015

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILURE: DISABLES TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND SPEED CONTROL. I JUST HAD A SECOND SPEED SENSOR FAIL IN 25,000 MILES. AS THERE ARE FOUR OF THEM IT IS PROBABLY JUST A MATTER OF TIME ALL WILL FAIL.... A CO WORKER OF MINE ALSO HAS A 2015 CHARGER SE AND SHE HAS HAD A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAIL AS WELL.. IN MY CASE BOTH INSTANCES OCCURRED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR COLD AND DRIVING..

10/16/2017

11 more complaints are available in this category.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

12 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, KNOCKED THE CONTACT DOWN, AND CRASHED INTO TREES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 10/06/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO WARNING FOR WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPEN WHILE IN DRIVE. *JS

7/1/2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE SITTING IN THE PARKED VEHICLE, THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,700.

9/28/2016

10 more complaints are available in this category.

AIR BAGS

12 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING SIDE IMPACT CRASH THE OTHER VEHICLES AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. ACCIDENT WAS IN A PARKING LOT BUT THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT SPEED, IMPACT AND DAMAGE. IMPACT WAS SUCH THAT IT PUSHED THE CHARGER SIDEWAYS OVER A CURB AND UP ONTO A GRASSY MEDIAN. DRIVER HIT HEAD ON DOOR AND SUFFERED MILD CONCUSSION AND IS STILL SUFFERING HEADACHES AND BODY PAIN. OUR CONTACT AT THE REPAIR SHOP EXPRESSED SURPRISE THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND ALSO THE SRS INDICATOR WAS NOT LIT.

4/7/2017

TAKATA RECALL

10/26/2017

10 more complaints are available in this category.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

11 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

CAR WILL JUST DIE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND RPM'S WILL JUST DROP OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL COME BACK ON AS IT WERE IN NEUTRAL THEN GO INTO SECOND GEAR WHILE SHIFTER IS STILL IN DRIVE AND CAR JERKS AROUND AND LUNGES FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME AT 10MPH - 60 MPH. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT FOR A FEW MONTHS.

5/8/2017

TAKATA RECALL.....FUEL TANK IS LEAKING WHILE ON THE ROAD AND PARKED. ALSO BREAKS ARE FLOORING

1/3/2018

9 more complaints are available in this category.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

10 Reports5% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

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

7/18/2017

THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHTS DOESN'T STAY ON. THE BULB AND FUSE WAS REPLACED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH CHRYSLER AS TO THEY SETTLED A CLASS ACTION SUITE WITH JEEP IN 2015. THE TIPM IS BAD ON THE CHARGER.

4/22/2019

8 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

6 Reports3% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

FIRST WAS A/C ELECTRICAL ISSUES 3 TIMES AND EVEN HAD DASHBOARD PULLED APART ALONG WITH RADIO MAIN CONTROL SCREEN GOING IN AND AS OF 4/4/2018 IM NOW HAVING ABS TRACTION CONTROL WITH STEERING PROBLEMS WHEN STARTING TURNING DRIVING..ALL ISSUES SINCE BUYING MY CAR BRAND NEW IN 2016 (LEMON LAWS? PLEASE HELP) ONLY 44K MILES NOW AND DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS NO LONGER COVERED.

4/4/2018

ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE NO LONGER FEELS STABLE WHILE DRIVING

4/18/2019

4 more complaints are available in this category.

SEAT BELTS

3 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

HAD CAR ACCD. SEAT BELTS DIDN'T TIED UP AND AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT

4/8/2018

TAKATA RECALL. THE SEATBELT, ONCE BUCKLED, WILL NOT UNFASTEN UNLESS YOU REPEATEDLY YANK AT THE BELT ITSELF. THERE WAS REPEATED CLICKING IN THE ENGINE AND I COULD NOT EXCEED OVER 45MPH. WHEN THE HEAT IS TURNED ON IN THE CAR THE COOL A/C BLOWS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CAR AND WHEN I TRIED TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE ON DRIVER SIDE OF CAR I AM UNABLE TO DO THAT.

4/26/2018

1 more complaint is available in this category.

STRUCTURE:BODY

3 Reports2% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

AT 38,000 MILES THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR PANEL SEPARATED AND CURLED UP BY THE WINDOW. THIS HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT IT'S COMMON AS THEY SEE IT ALL THE TIME WITH CHARGER, IT WILL COST $950 TO FIX AS EVEN THOUGH IT'S COMMON THEY WON'T COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY.

7/29/2018

DOOR PANELS AT TOP OF DOOR WHERE THE LOCKS ARE IS COMING UNGLUED, AND ALSO ON THE SIDE OF THE GEAR SHIFT. THIS STARTED HAPPENING NOT LONG AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRED.IT LOOKS AWFUL.

4/11/2019

1 more complaint is available in this category.

WHEELS

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

RIMS ARE CORRODING FROM UNDER THE CLEAR FINISH. THIS IS HAPPENING AROUND THE CENTER CAPS.

12/4/2017

13 INCH BRAKES INADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE WEIGHT.

9/26/2018

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, KNOCKED THE CONTACT DOWN, AND CRASHED INTO TREES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 10/06/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO WARNING FOR WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPEN WHILE IN DRIVE. *JS

7/1/2016

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

CPSC: 2015 DODGE CHARGER: CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLLS, AND BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE WHILE MAKING A TURN. *SS

9/23/2016

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TAKATA RECALL.....FUEL TANK IS LEAKING WHILE ON THE ROAD AND PARKED. ALSO BREAKS ARE FLOORING

1/3/2018

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OURISMAN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF ALEXANDRIA (5900 RICHMOND HWY, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUTS AND MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A CASE MANAGER TO ASSIST WITH HER CLAIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,124.

4/3/2018

SEATS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

MY PASSENGER SEAT HAS FAILED IN THE LICK POSITION IN THE TRACK ADJUSTMENT. ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WE HAD TO COME TO AN ABRUPT HAULT FROM 75 MPH, AND MY PASSENGER SEAT BROKE FROM ITS LOCKED POSITION, SENDING ME FIREARD TOWARDS MY DASH THEN JAMMED IN THAT POSITION, THE PROBLEM I FOUND ON THE SEAT TRACK , WAS THE SLIDER BEARINGS BROKE AND UNLOCKED THE TRACK, AND GOT STUCK WITH THE BROKEN PARTS IN THE TRACK, OF COURSE THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE WARRANTY, SURE WISH THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS, MAYBE YOU CAN HELP, ON GETTING SEAT TRACKS REPLACED.

5/23/2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A "PARK THE VEHICLE" MESSAGE SUDDENLY DISPLAYED. AFTER PARKING AND TURNING THE ENGINE OFF, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE REAR TRUNK. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A WIRE LEADING TO THE FUSE BOX WAS IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES, BUT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.

5/29/2018

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT SHOW ENOUGH LIGHT ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OR STRAIGHT AHEAD WHEN DRIVING ON UNDER LIT ROADS IN MOTION ON BACK COUNTRY ROADS

1/24/2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

BOUGHT THE CAR IN. DECEMBER 2018. ON JANUARY 21, 2019 THE DASHBOARD LIT UP SAYING SERVIVE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ALONG WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TOOK CHARGER TO GET FIXED IT WAS FIXED HAVENT HAD AN ISSUE TILL TODAY MARCH 21, 2020 WHEN IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN 1 YEAR LATER ???? NOT RIGHT AND YES THE CAR WAS ON A STREET AT THE TIME IT STARTING NOT TO BRAKE I AM REALLY UPSET I DONT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR BUT LOVE IT...SOMEONE HELP A RECALL SHOULD BE PUT INTO PLACE..THANKS *DT*JB*DT*JB

3/20/2020

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the roadway and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the TCM had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

5/25/2022

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was vibrating. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission driveline needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

6/13/2023

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Massive battery drain issue, resulting in dead battery, causing the need to replace the battery yearly. Lane keep does not function at all. Does not provide any assistance in staying in the lane. Lane departure warning only has a dash indicator and no further alert to inform operator of possible lane departure

4/7/2024

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Massive battery drain issue, resulting in dead battery, causing the need to replace the battery yearly. Lane keep does not function at all. Does not provide any assistance in staying in the lane. Lane departure warning only has a dash indicator and no further alert to inform operator of possible lane departure

4/7/2024

OTHER/I AM NOT SURE

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Car seat has a curved back instead of a flat back design which causes a chin to chest position of the head leading to closed airways of the infant. Car seat has not been inspected. Infant cries and stuggles to breathe while in car seat turning red and trying to gasp for air as he seems to slowly choke. His chin touches his chest and airways seemed closed. This is very dangerous. This product has been discontinued and should be recalled. I wrote a date below because you have asked for one but this has been a constant occurrence.

9/2/2024

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

My vehicle is unsafe to drive and is bad for my health and I am not going to drive this vehicle anymore I am blessed that I passed out at McDonald's drive though and not driving with my kids and passed out due to carbondoxide coming though the air conditioner and this should be reported immediately because I am having bad headaches a week later

9/22/2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

1 Report1% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for service, the mechanic plugged the computer to the ECU and discovered that there was an odometer and ECU mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 123,927, and it was later discovered that the mileage was 248,968.

10/7/2025

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2015 Dodge Charger?

The most reported complaint category for the 2015 Dodge Charger is POWER TRAIN, with 30 owner reports. That is about 15% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Are complaints about the 2015 Dodge Charger a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 98 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2015 Dodge Charger?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2015 Dodge Charger severe?

98 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Dodge Charger: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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