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2015 Dodge Charger: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

135 NHTSA owner complaints · 8 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Dodge Charger
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Owner complaints: 135 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 12.27

Power Train32Engine23Electrical System22Unknown Or Other21Service Brakes15Steering13

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was idling roughly, and there was a ticking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the camshaft had failed and needed …
The dealership has refused to provide documentation for the pre-purchase inspection and the post-inspection report, and they declared the vehicle a total loss. My husband was driving and made a left turn, and the front right tire and control arm came completely off the car. As a result, significant damage was sustained to the car's underside, and it was not immediately visible when the dealership/auto body repair sho…
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.

Recalls: 8 campaigns (3 severe)

20152016201720182019
CampaignComponentSummary
18V281000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The…
18E053000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:ContrChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5…
17V097000Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle ShaftChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD). The front…
19V018000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:InflatorChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015…
18V332000Electrical System:WiringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000l…
15V461000Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge…
15V114000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolinChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT and Dodge Charger SRT vehicles manufactured September 18, 20…
16V043000StructureFCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016. Wh…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 23 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,650

Fuel (your region) $2,650
Maintenance band (your region) $0$224
Estimated running cost this year (age 11) $2,874

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02468101214$3,614vehicle age (years)
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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Dodge Charger?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Power Train (32 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2015 Dodge Charger a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 56/100, computed from 135 NHTSA complaints and 8 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2015 Dodge Charger have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for the 2015 Dodge Charger, 3 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 01/05/2018. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2015 Dodge Charger really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

56RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION
  • 135 NHTSA complaints on record (12.3/yr of exposure)
  • 8 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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