2015 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

23Engine complaints

17%Of all 135 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN30 · 22.2%

ENGINE23 · 17%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 15.6%

Unspecified / other21 · 15.6%

SERVICE BRAKES15 · 11.1%

Share of the 135 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Dodge Charger overview page.

What owners report

“Driving the car at 10 mph then it stops and says place car in park then drive on the dash IN DRIVE basically the car…”NHTSA complaint 11422876 — filed 06/29/2021

“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUE TO REMAIN ON CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC SAYING THAT IT'S A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM TIRES GO OUT TO FAST ONLY HAVE THE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 11385431 — filed 12/29/2020

“WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED INTO PARKED WHILE THE GEAR SHIFT WAS STILL POSITIONED IN PARK. THE CAR WILL START AND THE AIR…”NHTSA complaint 11360604 — filed 09/23/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Dodge Charger have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Dodge Charger: 23 of 135 complaints on file (17%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Dodge Charger have in total?

135 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.