Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Dodge Charger
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Dodge Charger has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 136 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V018000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E053000 Cruise Control Cannot Be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V281000 Front Driveshaft may Separate from Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V097000 Front Driveshaft Bolts may Loosen and Disconnect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V043000 Body-Side Sill may Give when Jacking Car NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V114000 Damaged Fuel Rail Hose Connection NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 32 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Service Brakes 15 complaints
- Steering 13 complaints
Of the 136 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 136 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Dodge Charger has a mixed reliability profile with 136 owner complaints and 8 recalls. The main issues include powertrain, engine, and electrical system concerns. While airbag recalls affect safety, limited comprehensive data results in an average rating. Consumers should be mindful of common issues, yet overall feedback is not overwhelmingly negative.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or hard shifts
- Engine stalling or rough idle
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Unusual noises from the drivetrain
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Dodge Charger at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.