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This page covers 8 recalls, 134 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Dodge Charger.
19–23 mpg combined
10.2–12.4 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
Powertrain complaints dominate what owners report for the 2015 Dodge Charger, with engine-related issues appearing most often. Owners commonly describe rough idling, ticking or knocking sounds from the engine, hesitation on acceleration, and recurring problems after repairs, particularly involving the camshaft. Steering complaints are the second most-reported area, with owners describing loss of control or handling failures, including a pattern of front suspension and control arm failures that caused wheels to separate from the vehicle while driving. Airbag complaints round out the top three, with owners reporting unexpected deployments or warning lights indicating system faults. The engine noise complaints often show up without any warning light illuminated, which means some owners only discover the issue during routine service or when symptoms become noticeable during driving.
134
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Dodge Charger has 8 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury.
A software defect in the cruise control system can cause the vehicle to maintain or increase speed even when the driver tries to cancel it, raising the risk of a crash. The infotainment system also carries a cybersecurity vulnerability that can allow unauthorized remote access to certain vehicle controls. On the fuel side, SRT models with the 6.2L supercharged engine have a recall for a fuel hose connection that can leak near hot engine or exhaust components, creating a fire risk.
Two drivetrain recalls affect all-wheel drive models: the front driveshaft universal joint can seize or fracture and cause the shaft to drop from the vehicle, and separately, front driveshaft bolts can loosen and allow the shaft to disconnect, both of which can cause loss of drive power or leave debris in the road. There is also a structural concern where using the supplied tire jack without wheel chocks can cause the body sill to collapse and the car to fall. Finally, the instrument cluster on some vehicles may not illuminate warning lights when the ignition is first turned on.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure during deployment and rupture or explode.
What the fix does
The passenger frontal air bag inflator will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A wiring short circuit can prevent cruise control from disengaging. When engaged, you may not be able to turn it off by braking or using manual controls, causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine or powertrain control module software at no cost to fix the cruise control disengagement issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front driveshaft universal joint can seize or break, causing the driveshaft to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driveshaft at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The bolts connecting the front driveshaft may loosen and separate, causing the driveshaft to disconnect and loss of engine power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all eight front driveshaft bolts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The vehicle's body-side sill may collapse when lifting the car with the supplied tire jack if wheels are not blocked, causing the jack to fail and the vehicle to drop.
What the fix does
Dealers will provide wheel chocks and instructions for their proper use at no cost to prevent sill collapse during jacking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The radio software has security weaknesses that could let unauthorized people access some vehicle control systems through a network connection.
What the fix does
A software update will be installed via USB drive (mailed free, downloadable, or installed at a dealer) to close the security vulnerability.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The O-ring seal and fuel rail crossover hose may become damaged, causing the fuel rail hose connection to leak fuel.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail injector crossover hose at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The instrument cluster may fail to show safety warning lights when you first turn on the ignition, not meeting safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram your instrument cluster to display warning lights properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
