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2015 Dodge Challenger

Based on reports from 181 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
181
Crashes
22
Fires
6
Recalls
6
TSBs
348
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 181 complaints, 22 crashes, 6 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission not working properly

7 complaints • Severity 6.9/10

$X,XXX
2

clutch went out

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

thump coming from rear end

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

25 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 32K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

61
0–30K
36
30–60K
17
60–90K
5
90–120K
5
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (61 reports) • Median: 32K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (25 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain25 (14%)
Engine25 (14%)
Electrical25 (14%)
Other18 (10%)
Brakes12 (7%)
Fuel System10 (6%)
Airbags9 (5%)
Lights7 (4%)

2015 Dodge Challenger: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Challenger, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 32,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 32K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Challenger, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Challenger, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2015 Dodge Challenger, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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31
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27
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17
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12
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Dodge Challenger. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

14V749000Dec 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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 Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Controls and displays."

15V114000Apr 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

15V282000May 2015

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

15V461000Aug 2015

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

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 networked vehicle control systems.

18E053000Jul 2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Challenger is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2015 Dodge Challenger vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

181

Class avg

230

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2015.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 181 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2015 Dodge Challenger: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Dodge Challenger?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2015 Dodge Challenger is related to the drivetrain, with 25 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2015 Dodge Challenger reliable?
The 2015 Dodge Challenger has 181 complaints, 22 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2015 Dodge Challenger problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
Yes, the 2015 Dodge Challenger has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Challenger problems start?
Based on 129 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 32,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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