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The 2015 Charger has 136 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, fewer than any earlier model year[1][2]. It also has 7 recalls, so check any car's VIN before you buy[2].

136owner complaints[1]
7recalls[2]
16–23MPG combined (EPA)[3]

Most reported problems

Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Charger[1]. Ten mention a crash, one a fire and three an injury. None report a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component.

The groups named most often:

Component group Complaints
Power train[4] 32
Engine[5] 25
Electrical system[6] 22
Unknown or other[7] 21
Brakes[8] 15
Steering[9] 13
Speed control[10] 12
Air bags[11] 12

What owners describe, from a small sample of complaint texts we read:

The air bag and speed control groups are small, but they show more serious outcomes. Air bag complaints include 4 crashes and 1 injury[11]. Speed control complaints include 2 crashes and 2 injuries[10].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year[2], newest first. Several cover other models too[12][13][14]. Each notice lists the remedy as free of charge[12][13][15][16][17][14][18]. Check your own VIN on NHTSA's recall site to see if a recall applies to your car.

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive type. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Charger 3.6L, rear-wheel drive[3] 19 / 30 / 23 $2,900
Charger AWD 3.6L, all-wheel drive[19] 18 / 27 / 21 $3,200
Charger 5.7L, midgrade fuel[20] 16 / 25 / 19 $4,000
Charger SRT8 6.4L, premium fuel[21] 15 / 25 / 18 $4,550
Charger SRT8 6.2L, premium fuel[22] 13 / 22 / 16 $5,150

The 3.6L is also rated with a gasoline or E85 option, with the same MPG and cost as shown for the gasoline-only versions[23][24]. All listed versions use an 8-speed automatic[3][20][21][22][19].

Safety ratings

The only NHTSA 5-Star ratings in our data are for rollover[25][26]. The 4-door all-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive versions each get 5 stars, with a rollover risk of 10.1%[25][26].

Engine and size

EPA lists a 3.6L 6-cylinder rated at 292 hp[27] and a 5.7L 8-cylinder rated at 359 hp[28]. Fuel economy listings also show 6.2L and 6.4L 8-cylinder engines[21][22].

Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models. Every variant listed is 198 in long, 75 in wide and 58 in high, with a 120 in wheelbase[29][30][31][32][33]. Curb weight changes with the version:

Version Curb weight
4DR sedan RWD SE/SXT[32] 3,935 lb
4DR sedan AWD SE/SXT[29] 4,158 lb
4DR sedan RWD R/T[33] 4,264 lb
4DR sedan RWD R/T Scat Pack/SRT392[31] 4,400 lb
4DR sedan RWD Hellcat[30] 4,575 lb

How 2015 compares with other years

2006: 1,294 complaints, 5 recalls20062007: 570 complaints, 5 recalls2008: 624 complaints, 5 recalls20082009: 175 complaints, 6 recalls2010: 238 complaints, 6 recalls20102011: 699 complaints, 12 recalls2012: 661 complaints, 15 recalls20122013: 367 complaints, 9 recalls2014: 346 complaints, 10 recalls20142015: 136 complaints, 7 recalls13620152016: 182 complaints, 5 recalls20162017: 128 complaints, 4 recalls2018: 122 complaints, 6 recalls20182019: 120 complaints, 5 recalls2020: 58 complaints, 3 recalls20202021: 35 complaints, 2 recalls2022: 16 complaints, 3 recalls20222023: 26 complaints, 2 recalls2024: 24 complaints, 3 recalls20242025: 39 complaints, 3 recalls2026: 5 complaints, 1 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Charger model year. The 2015 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20061,2945
20075705
20086245
20091756
20102386
201169912
201266115
20133679
201434610
20151367
20161825
20171284
20181226
20191205
2020583
2021352
2022163
2023262
2024243
2025393
202651

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so read them as a rough guide. The 2015 model year has 136 complaints[2]. That is fewer than 2016 (182) and fewer than every year from 2006 to 2014, where the lowest is 175 in 2009[2]. It is more than 2017 (128) and every later year[2].

Its 7 recalls are fewer than 2011 (12), 2012 (15), 2013 (9) and 2014 (10)[2]. All the remaining listed years from 2006 to 2027 has 6 recalls or fewer[2].

Should you buy a used 2015 Charger?

The complaint count is lower than any earlier model year, and no deaths are reported in the 136 complaints[1][2]. The recall list is the bigger item. Before buying, run the VIN on NHTSA's recall site, especially for the air bag inflator, cruise control and driveshaft recalls[12][13][16]. Pay attention to the engine, because fuel cost runs from $2,900 to $5,150 a year depending on the version[3][22]. In the complaint texts we read, owners describe rough shifting and ABS or stability warnings, so test drive for both[4][8].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on a 2015 Dodge Charger?
Power train is the group named most often, with 32 of 136 NHTSA complaints[1][4]. Engine has 25 and electrical system 22[5][6]. In the sample of power train complaints we read, owners describe rough or slipping gear changes[4].
Does the 2015 Dodge Charger have recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recalls[2], covering the air bag inflator, cruise control software, driveshafts, jack, radio software and a fuel rail hose[12][13][15][16][17][14][18].
What MPG does a 2015 Dodge Charger get?
The 3.6L rear-wheel-drive version is rated 19 city, 30 highway and 23 combined[3]. The SRT8 6.2L is rated 13, 22 and 16[22].
How much horsepower does a 2015 Charger have?
EPA lists 292 hp for the 3.6L and 359 hp for the 5.7L[27][28].
Is 2015 a good year for the Dodge Charger?
By NHTSA counts, 2015 has fewer complaints than 2016 and every year from 2006 to 2014. Its 7 recalls are fewer than 2011 to 2014[2].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 136 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Dodge Charger (10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Dodge Charger model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. EPA rating for Charger, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  4. 32 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 56,070). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 25 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 22 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 53,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 21 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 41,750). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 15 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 53,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 13 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,050). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 12 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 46,953). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 12 complaints name the air bags component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 56,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. Recall 19V018, filed January 15, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  13. Recall 18V332, filed May 17, 2018: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 15V461, filed July 23, 2015: Equipment › Electrical › Radio / Tape Deck / Cd Etc.. NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 18V281, filed May 1, 2018: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft. NHTSA recall database
  16. Recall 17V097, filed February 14, 2017: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft. NHTSA recall database
  17. Recall 16V043, filed January 28, 2016: Structure. NHTSA recall database
  18. Recall 15V114, filed February 27, 2015: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
  19. EPA rating for Charger AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Charger, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Midgrade, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,000. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA rating for Charger SRT8, 6.4L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 25 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  22. EPA rating for Charger SRT8, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 22 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  23. EPA rating for Charger, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  24. EPA rating for Charger AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Gasoline or E85, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  25. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 10.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  26. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 10.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  27. EPA Test Car List, 2015 Dodge Charger with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 292 hp. www.epa.gov
  28. EPA Test Car List, 2015 Dodge Charger with 5.7L 8-cylinder: rated 359 hp. www.epa.gov
  29. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CHARGER 4DR SEDAN AWD SE/SXT: length 198 in, width 75 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,158 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  30. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CHARGER 4DR SEDAN RWD HELLCAT: length 198 in, width 75 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,575 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  31. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CHARGER 4DR SEDAN RWD RT SCAT PACK/SRT392: length 198 in, width 75 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,400 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  32. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CHARGER 4DR SEDAN RWD SE/SXT: length 198 in, width 75 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 3,935 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  33. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CHARGER 4DR SEDAN RWD R/T / R/T ROAD AND TRACK/: length 198 in, width 75 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 120 in, curb weight 4,264 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.