Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Dodge Dart
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Dodge Dart has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 531 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 #25V674000 Detached Shifter Cable May Cause Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V293000 Shifter Cable Bushing May Detach From Transmission NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V113000 Powertrain Control Module Missing Backup Software NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V542000 Transmission Control Module Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V800000 Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 183 complaints
- Engine 141 complaints
- Electrical System 118 complaints
- Unknown or Other 95 complaints
- Service Brakes 65 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints
Of the 531 complaints on file, 32 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 531 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Dodge Dart shows a high rate of owner complaints primarily in the powertrain, engine, and electrical systems, alongside six recall campaigns. These issues suggest below-average reliability, though limited data restricts a comprehensive assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| Engine | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake inspections and services
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Check engine light
- Electrical shorts
- Brake pedal feel changes
- Unexpected stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Dodge Dart at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.