KnownCarProblems2015 Dodge Dart Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 528 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Dodge Dart, most often about the transmission (35% of complaints, typically around 62,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Dart model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2015 Dodge Dart problems
Transmission
182 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: shift linkage/cable/rod, clutch assembly.
Car has stalled twice when making stop and beginning to turn left on city street. Would not start first time. Restarted after a few minutes. Called aaa and replaced battery (it tested slightly weak, alternator was strong). Next day, stalled again turning left on city street. Started about a minute later. Updated…
Purchased this vehicle in late january and approx 6 months later while driving on the highway the motor will randomly stall. These are intermittent events.
Engine
145 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Well for starters. My check engine light came on for a faulty thermostat. I went and had it replaced and now ever since I got that replaced I noticed my temperature gauge fluctuations. It has plenty of fluid inside the radiator so I don't know what the deal is. I started to notice it every time when I'm parked in one…
I bought my car april 2nd 2015 use from montrose kia of sheffield and love it for the first 2 month then I started experiencing my car just randomly stalling on my while I'm driving and then won't want to start again it.. So I took it back to the dealership and they couldn't find a problem with my car because it…
Electrical
118 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, ignition.
I have driven my 2015 Dodge Dart without issue till 2/15/17. It died in the middle of my wife driving the interstate on i40. The following day it died and my father in law had to jump the vehicle off to get it going. Today, (2/17/17), I decided to drive the car to work because my commute is shorter and much less…
On two separate occasions, my car randomly cut off while I was driving through my complex and flashed the battery light. I had the battery checked & was told it's good. I had an appointment with a mechanic in my warranty network, they referred me to the dealership. When I called the dealership told me there is nothing…
Other or unspecified
93 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
"takata recall" I have a 2015 Dodge Dart with 55,000 miles on it. I have had some issues with it stalling while stationary. Now on 2 separate occasions it has stalled while going 40+ MPH. This could be very dangerous it this happens with traffic around me.
On two separate occasions, my car randomly cut off while I was driving through my complex and flashed the battery light. I had the battery checked & was told it's good. I had an appointment with a mechanic in my warranty network, they referred me to the dealership. When I called the dealership told me there is nothing…
Brakes
68 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, power assist.
I have driven my 2015 Dodge Dart without issue till 2/15/17. It died in the middle of my wife driving the interstate on i40. The following day it died and my father in law had to jump the vehicle off to get it going. Today, (2/17/17), I decided to drive the car to work because my commute is shorter and much less…
Takata recall the breaks went out while driving and now when I push the breakes it leaks air and r very hard to push. And while coming to a stop the car jerks can cause a bad accident car will take a longer time to stop but alot of pressure needs to be kept so car will stay at a complete stop
Steering
34 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles.
I started the car moved the shiftier to reverse took foot off brake started to reverse slowly. The car jumped forward on to curb and grassy area destroying under body shields maybe because of recall 19v-293
I started my vehicle this morning and it started rough and was surging. At takeoff the vehicle was driving strangly. Slowed to make a uturn, turned to the left slightly and my steering wheel locked, car shut down and was barely able to brake to slow down. I almost ran a man over trying to stop as I could not steer.…
Fuel system
26 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to musselman's Dodge (5717 baltimore national pike, catonsville, md 21228) where it was diagnosed that the oil needed to be changed. The vehicle was…
In motion - on I-75 expressway, entrance ramp merge. Could have been life threatening or fatal to stall while merging onto extremely busy expressway. When driving the vehicle it will stall at different times, no warning, no warning lights, etc.. Very dangerous. Granddaughter was entering the expressway and just as she…
Speed control
26 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control, accelerator pedal.
I started my vehicle this morning and it started rough and was surging. At takeoff the vehicle was driving strangly. Slowed to make a uturn, turned to the left slightly and my steering wheel locked, car shut down and was barely able to brake to slow down. I almost ran a man over trying to stop as I could not steer.…
When starting the car the rpms race on their own. It accelerates on it own. Check engine light is on. Taking multiple times to start the vehicle. This happened in a parking lot. These things are happening randomly.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Dodge Dart recalls
Transmission: floor shift
Risk: A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19v293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed november 6, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is a0c. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 16, 2025.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2013-2016 dodge dart vehicles. The shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into the park (p) position and causing a loss of park function.
Transmission: floor shift
Risk: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting park with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: This recall will be replaced by NHTSA recall number 25v674. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission side shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began september 5, 2019. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is v34.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2013-2016 dodge dart vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission.
Equipment
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began february 14, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is t82.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling various dodge, chrysler, and ram vehicles equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Electrical: software
Risk: Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. The recall began on march 25, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s10.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 dodge dart vehicles manufactured july 25, 2015, to december 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0l engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 dodge dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between september 15, 2015 and january 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on october 14, 2015. The recall began on january 15, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r42.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 dodge dart vehicles manufactured february 24, 2012, to june 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: A malfunctioning TPMS light will not notify an owner of an improperly inflated tire. An improperly inflated tire may experience a complete loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the vehicles from a lowline TPMS to a highline TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on january 27, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p76.
Full defect summary
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 dodge dart aero vehicles manufactured august 24, 2014, to october 28, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a premium instrument cluster and lowline tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The TPMS warning light may not illuminate when low tire pressure is detected. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Recall 19v-293 post remedy failures
Summary
On june 30, 2025, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened rq25002 to investigate and review the effectiveness of recall 19v-293. This recall was intended to address deterioration and detachment of shifter cable bushings by replacing them with an improved bushing that is less susceptible to deterioration from chemicals, oils, and solvents in my2013-2016 dodge dart vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and manufactured by fiat chrysler automotive US llc (fca US). If the shifter cable becomes detached from the transmission, the transmission gear position may not match the driverâs intended gear selection. This mismatch could result in unintended vehicle movement or rollaway
Questions about the 2015 Dodge Dart
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Dart?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (182 complaints, typically around 62,500 miles); engine (145 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); electrical (118 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Dart have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 9, 2025 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Dodge Dart?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Dart model year since 2000, with 528 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.