Model year
2015 Dodge Charger
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 136 complaints for the 2015 Dodge Charger (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (30), ENGINE (24), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (21). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 1,294 complaints
- 2007 554 complaints
- 2008 609 complaints
- 2009 174 complaints
- 2010 232 complaints
- 2011 695 complaints
- 2012 648 complaints
- 2013 360 complaints
- 2014 343 complaints
- 2015 136 complaints
- 2016 182 complaints
- 2017 128 complaints
- 2018 122 complaints
- 2019 120 complaints
- 2020 58 complaints
- 2021 35 complaints
- 2022 16 complaints
- 2023 26 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
- 2025 39 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
19V018000 · Jan 15, 2019
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal…
18V332000 · May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge…
18V281000 · May 1, 2018
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
17V097000 · Feb 14, 2017
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front driveshaft bolts may loosen and allow the front driveshaft to disconnect, potentially causing a loss of motive power.
16V043000 · Jan 28, 2016
STRUCTURE
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 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…
15V461000 · Jul 23, 2015
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The…
15V114000 · Feb 27, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 2014, to February 5, 2015, and equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine. O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose damage may result in the…
Complaints
136 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ15004 | Software security vulnerability · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Jul 24, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.101 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.101 | — |
| Pursuit 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Pursuit 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Charger · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| Charger SRT8 · 6.4L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 25 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Charger SRT8 · 6.2L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 22 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Charger AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Charger · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Charger AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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