2015 Dodge Challenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (24) · Engine (12) · Fuel/Propulsion System (9)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
90 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (6)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2018-07-12 · campaign 18E053000 · 1,930 vehicles
Defect: 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 tur
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.
Electrical System:software 2018-05-17 · campaign 18V332000 · 4,815,661 vehicles
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 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the c
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmissi
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2015-07-23 · campaign 15V461000 · 1,416,903 vehicles
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 networked vehicle control systems.
Risk: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle tha
Air Bags:side/Window 2015-05-13 · campaign 15V282000 · 72 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2015-02-27 · campaign 15V114000 · 1,875 vehicles
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2014-11-24 · campaign 14V749000 · 11,674 vehicles
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 Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Controls and displays."
Risk: If the instrument cluster becomes inoperative, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (350)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-03-09 · S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Electrical System 2026-03-05 · S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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)
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Structure:body 2025-08-16 · 31-001-25 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Structure:body 2025-08-14 · 31-001-25 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
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What owners report
2026-10-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 45,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 dodge challenger. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine seized. the contact became aware of a strong fuel odor coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with a fractured intake fuel supply line. the contact was informed tha…”
2026-04-07 · Power Train“the vehicle's engine has suffered a catastrophic internal failure at approximately 56,000 miles. the engine is the 6.4-liter hemi v8. the issue began with a loud ticking noise from the engine. i brought the vehicle to stoneridge chrysler jeep dodge of pleasanton for diagnosis. at that visit, the dealership lubricated an unspecified component and i…”
2026-04-06 · Power Train“42,000 miles drive shaft failure. dealer stated drive shaft is ready to fall off. completely stock vehicle, 1 owner. …”
2026-03-10 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“on [xxx], i was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision in arkansas while driving my dodge challenger. the crash was severe enough that the vehicle was declared a total loss. despite the severity of the collision and significant front-end damage, none of the airbags deployed at any point during the crash. as a result of the collision and the…”
2025-09-10 · Unknown Or Other“drive shaft broke and my car is not on recall list . it has under 60000 miles. manual…”
2025-07-28 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 222,348 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2015 dodge challenger. the contact then discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 138,160, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 222,348.…”
2025-07-27 · Visibility/Wiper“back up camera is glitching and not detecting items behind me. i noticed that this item was a recall at one time but when i put my vin it does not indicate a recall.…”
2025-04-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my shifter is messing up again recall u4 i believe and my its a recall on my vehicle ive had this vehicle for 2 years they stated the previous owner already had repaired but im imforming them i am still having the issue my car will literally stop going in the middle of the highway. ive almost been close to getting in a accident and all everyone can…”
2025-02-11 · Seats“i hadn’t on my car for very long when i stepped on the brakes and my passenger seat flew clear up to the dash. when i stopped and looked at it, they were little metal teeth all over the place underneath the seat. it won’t go all the way up and lock it will only go all the way back and semi lock. if there’s someone sitting in the passenger seat when…”
2025-02-03 · Power Train“one day after driving home from work there was a message that says low battery voltage on the instrument panel, then it went away. no other warning lights or problems. ten more miles down the road the message says battery saver mode, reduced functions and then the car started to smoke, i am freaked out at this point praying to make it home safely. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.