Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Dodge Challenger has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 127 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18E053000 Cruise Control Cannot Be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V282000 Driver's Side Air Bag Mounting Bolt Loose/Missing NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V114000 Damaged Fuel Rail Hose Connection NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V749000 Instrument Cluster Inoperative NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 29 complaints
- Electrical System 26 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Service Brakes 12 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
Of the 127 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 127 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Dodge Challenger demonstrates an average reliability with concerns primarily in powertrain and electrical systems. While recalls address serious issues, frequent owner complaints about the powertrain and engine suggest regular issues. Lower repair costs help maintain its average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,600 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Brake system inspection
- Air filter replacement
- Fluid level check and top-up
- Battery health check
- Belt and hose inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed gear shifts
- Instrument cluster issues
- Unusual engine noise
- Frequent warning lights
- Fuel odors
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Dodge Challenger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.