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2015 Dodge Challenger problems

NHTSA lists 126 complaints for the 2015 Dodge Challenger, 16 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 12 complaints mention an injury, with 13 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-07.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE CHALLENGER.

At a glance

Complaints
126
With crash
16
With fire
3
With injury (complaints)
12
Injuries
13
Deaths
0
Recalls
5
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
4,815,661
Investigations
2
Open investigations
1
Manufacturer communications
350

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
POWER TRAIN2923.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2620.6%
ENGINE2620.6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1814.3%
SERVICE BRAKES129.5%
AIR BAGS107.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM107.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING75.6%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)64.8%
SEATS64.8%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3
STRUCTUREBODY3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWARNINGS2
POWER TRAINDRIVELINE2
BACK OVER PREVENTIONREARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
BACK OVER PREVENTIONWARNINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINSTRUMENT PANEL1
SEAT BELTSFRONT1
WHEELSLUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
mechanical failure2923.0%0.79
electrical electronic2721.4%0.88
loss of control2318.3%0.71
restraint or airbag1411.1%0.92
noise or comfort97.1%0.81
visibility or lighting97.1%0.84
unclear75.6%0.94
fluid or fuel leak43.2%0.90
fire or overheating32.4%0.93
structural or corrosion10.8%0.54
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate6854.0%0.83
low3527.8%0.73
high1915.1%0.94
none32.4%0.84
critical10.8%0.65

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 126 tagged complaints of 126 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

5 recalls.

18V332000

Date: 2018-05-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Defect: 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 Jee (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

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 d (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

15V461000

Date: 2015-07-23. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: 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 netw (excerpt)

Consequence: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

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, (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

15V282000

Date: 2015-05-13. Systems: AIR BAGS.

Defect: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

15V114000

Date: 2015-02-27. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Defect: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

14V749000

Date: 2014-11-24. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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 Stan (excerpt)

Consequence: If the instrument cluster becomes inoperative, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

2 investigations; 1 open.

EA21002

Opened: 2021-09-17. Closed: Not listed.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupt

Systems: AIR BAGS.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

RQ15004

Opened: 2015-07-24. Closed: 2016-01-05.

Software security vulnerability

On July 23, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched Safety Recall 15V-461 to remedy security vulnerabilities in approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2013 through 2015 vehicles equipped with Uconnect head units (HU) 8.4A (RA3 radio) and 8.4AN (RA4 radio) manufactured by Harman International.On July 24, 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query, RQ 15-004, to in

Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Linked campaign numbers: 15V508000.

Manufacturer communications

350 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM105
EQUIPMENT94
POWER TRAIN86
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING56
STRUCTURE31
STEERING17
BACK OVER PREVENTION16
ENGINE16

11030138

Date: 2026-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1D

11030042

Date: 2026-03-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)

11025727

Date: 2025-11-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE

11025724

Date: 2025-11-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE

11022011

Date: 2025-08-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

11022012

Date: 2025-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

11022003

Date: 2025-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates

11020600

Date: 2025-07-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

11017235

Date: 2025-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

SWITCH AND BEZEL - FRONT DOOR

11014855

Date: 2025-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

SWITCH AND BEZEL - FRONT DOOR

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
CHALLENGER126

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Other Dodge models, 2015

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