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2015 Dodge Dart problems
Owners filed 531 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Dart with NHTSA between Feb 2015 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is power train (183).
Complaints
531
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
32
Reported by owners
Fires
7
Reported by owners
Injuries
23
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Power train183
- Engine141
- Electrical system118
- Service brakes65
- Steering34
- Vehicle speed control26
- Fuel/propulsion system26
- Air bags24
- Electronic stability control (esc)24
- Wheels20
- Exterior lighting14
- Suspension14
- Structure7
- Seat belts6
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
26
39
41
87
130
45
26
19
19
13
28
58
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 58 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Power train
183 reports4 crashes3 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
Engine
141 reports2 crashes4 fires
“Car failing to start. Stating vehicle not in park while actually being in park. Also vehicle states that engine is warming wait to start no matter the temperature outside. Waited this morning for 2hrs for the vehicle to start it did not start. This is an emergency hazard for a vehicle to not start due to a computer issue. The current recall i attempted to go to the manufacturer however the manufacturer hasn’t formed a remedy to resolve the issue yet.”
Electrical system
118 reports3 crashes2 fires1 related recall
“Love you drive for a few minutes and then it completely stops and it will not go. It starts shaking and will not go. It has been to the dealership and they said these cars are known for electrical issues. Had something electrical.”
Service brakes
65 reports5 crashes1 fire
“Vehicle was traveling northbound when green light turned red. Steady press of the brakes revealed the brake pedal had no travel. Pumped and held brake pedal to try to stop. Pedal gave way after vehicle entered the intersection causing collision with another motor vehicle. No warning lights or issues indicating the brakes may fail. The previous years of vehicle appear to have a recall specifically for hard brake pedal, but not the 2015.”
Steering
34 reports4 crashes
“Key cannot be removed from the ignition. Issues with putting car into park and wont shift into park causing danger to others around me and myself. Issues starting up because of this shift cable issue because car thinks its not in park. It was looked at by dealership service department at Berman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership in Oak Lawn. There is still one outstanding recall that I was told "Does not have a solution" yet it has been recalled since October of last year (2025) A0C/NHTSA 25V-674”
Vehicle speed control
26 reports1 fire
“Shifter cable bushing failure - 1st recall in 2019, took to Dodge, was replaced in April of 2020. October 2025, safety recall replacement for the 1st recall fix as the shifter cable bushing failure, and as of May 12th 2026, there is NO remedy. My bushing broke April 2026 and I can't get it repaired. With no cable bushing, I cannot use my transmission gear shift in the car, every time I need to shift to either P, D, N and R, I have to manually get out of the car, open the hood, reach inside the hot engine to manually shift the gears.I contacted Stellantis Customer Service that handles recalls. The ONLY option they had for me for this October 2025 recall was to get my car fixed at a mechanic or Dodge dealership and send them the paid invoice so they could reimburse me for the money I spent. I told them that was unacceptable to me because 1.) how can you announce a national public recall in October 2025 and it's May of 2026 and STILL do and not have literally the small part (bushing size) that you've recalled? 2.) Dodge telling me to get the part fixed for $500 or more at a mechanic when the part that doesn't exist ANYWHERE that fits my Dart? Make it make sense!…”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.