2015 Dodge Challenger
The 2015 Dodge Challenger earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 62/100. Expect about $41,484 to own it for five years, or $691 a month. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 127 complaints.
- Recalls
- 6
- Complaints
- 127
- 5-yr cost
- $41k
- MPG (EPA)
- 19
2015 Dodge Challenger vs nearby years
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6 recalls may apply
For the 2015 Dodge Challenger. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.
What's wrong: 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.
Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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5-year cost to own
Estimated $11,500 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.
| Depreciation | $2,601 |
| Insurance (national avg.) | $12,000 |
| Fuel / charging | $10,580 |
| Maintenance | $7,420 |
| Repairs | $4,000 |
| Loan interest | $3,193 |
| Taxes & fees | $1,690 |
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Owner complaints & safety
What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.
- Power Train29
- Engine26
- Electrical System26
- Unknown Or Other18
- Service Brakes12
- Air Bags10
Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.
- Overall
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Frontal
- 4 out of 5 stars
- Side
- 5 out of 5 stars
- Rollover
- 4 out of 5 stars
Rated as: 2015 Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD
What to check on a used 2015 Dodge Challenger
Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.
- Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
- Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
- Brakes
- Press the pedal firmly: it should feel solid, not sink or pulse.
- Listen for grinding or squealing when stopping.
If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.
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FAQ
- Is the 2015 Dodge Challenger a good car to buy?
- The 2015 Dodge Challenger earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 62/100. Expect about $41,484 to own it for five years, or $691 a month. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 127 complaints.
- Does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Dodge Challenger, including Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
- What are the most common 2015 Dodge Challenger problems?
- Owners filed 127 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (29), engine (26), electrical system (26), service brakes (12).
- How much does a 2015 Dodge Challenger cost to own for 5 years?
- About $41,484 over 5 years ($691/month) at an estimated $11,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.