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2015 Dodge Challenger: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2015 Dodge Challenger, most recently filed May 2018. Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 5campaigns 3 electrical · 1 air bag · 1 engine Source: NHTSA Complaints 126filed Owner reports, 2011–2020 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 5★overall ★★★★★ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 23mpg combined $2,840/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 3.6 L 6-cyl· 8-speed automatic 9 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2015 Dodge Challenger. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2015 Dodge Challenger. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V332000 Filed May 17, 2018

Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
77% repairedof 4,815,661 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2015 Dodge Challenger. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V461000 Filed Jul 23, 2015

Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities

Equipment · electrical · radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Consequence
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
98.8% repairedof 1,416,903 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2015 Dodge Challenger. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V282000 Filed May 13, 2015

Driver's Side Air Bag Mounting Bolt Loose/Missing

Air bags · side/window
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured March 28, 2015, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side air bag inflated curtain (SABIC) may have a loose or missing rear mounting bolt.
Consequence
A loose or missing SABIC rear mounting bolt may alter the air bag inflated curtain's deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a side impact or roll-over crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R22.
79.2% repairedof 72 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2015 Dodge Challenger. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V114000 Filed Feb 27, 2015

Damaged Fuel Rail Hose Connection

Engine and engine cooling · engine · gasoline
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 fuel rail hose connection leaking fuel.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine fuel rail injector crossover hose, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R07.
76.3% repairedof 1,875 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2015 Dodge Challenger. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V749000 Filed Nov 24, 2014

Instrument Cluster Inoperative

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured June 30, 2014, to October 8, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the instrument cluster may become inoperative. This could cause the gauges to oscillate at zero and the Vehicle Theft Alarm could remain illuminated. Thus, the affected vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Controls and displays."
Consequence
If the instrument cluster becomes inoperative, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a software enhancement, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P74.
86.8% repairedof 11,674 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (126)

126 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

16involved a crash
3involved a fire
13injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Dodge Challenger, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 126.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2015 compares with other Challenger years

Best and worst Challenger years →
193 253 179 149 126 78 49 75 59 20
2011201220132014201520162017201820192020
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 11.1%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Dodge Challenger 2 dr rwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
19
city
30
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,900
CO₂ tailpipe
392 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2015 Dodge Challenger configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 30 / 23$2,900392
5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive16 / 25 / 19$4,000466
5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive15 / 23 / 18$4,550495
6.4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 25 / 18$4,550486
6.4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 25 / 18$4,550486
6.4 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive14 / 23 / 17$4,850523
6.4 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive14 / 23 / 17$4,850523
6.2 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive13 / 22 / 16$5,150556
6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive13 / 21 / 16$5,150566

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Challenger years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2016 Dodge Challenger report78 complaints · 1 campaigns →2014 Dodge Challenger report149 complaints · 4 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2015 Dodge Challenger FAQ

How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 18V332000 (electrical), 15V461000 (electrical), 15V282000 (air bag), 15V114000 (engine), 14V749000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2015 Dodge Challenger problems?

Owners filed 126 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (29), Electrical system (26), Engine (26) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2015 Dodge Challenger get?

EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 19 city, 30 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2015 Dodge Challenger get?

NHTSA rated the 2015 Dodge Challenger 2 dr rwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.1% rollover risk).

How does the 2015 Challenger compare with other years?

Among the 2011–2020 Dodge Challenger model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (20) and the 2012 the most (253). The 2015 drew 126. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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