2015 Dodge Challenger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 23%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Dodge Challenger, 23% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving home in rain and got off highway service ramp. As soon as I turned right the car died. It said my key fob battery was low and would not restart. My son brought up my other key fob and it still would not start. No warning whatsoever came on stating anything was wrong. Could not get car in neutral even after releasing the shift inner lock. It had to be towed to my house.”
NHTSA complaint #11218217, filed 2019-06, 44,000 miles“I purchased a 2015 Challenger, upon driving the vehicle home noticed the axles making a noise. A week later the noise becomes worse I alert the dealership and bring the car in. They tell me that it's covered under warranty and they promise that when I finalize financing the will fix it. Upon finalizing financing the car fails inspection and the warranty is removed due to the preexisting issues with the car. Thus resulting repair cost coming out my pocket for a car I hadn't had a week. Next I run into a issue the with engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11394386, filed 2021-02, 113,000 miles“I was traveling to work on a busy, 3-lane road. I was in the far-right lane sitting at a red light, waiting to continue straight. When the light turned green, my car just shut off and the display informed me to put my car in p (park) and then back into the desired gear. I put my flashers on and coasted into the closest parking lot of the right side of the road, where I turned my car off and then started it back up again. After restarting the car, there seemed to be no further problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118455, filed 2018-08, 48,697 miles“Car makes clunk noise when the 8 speed automatic gears down or up. I taken it to the dealership twice and they can't determine what is wrong. I'm afraid that warranty will run out before anything is done by fiat.chrysler.”
NHTSA complaint #10947656, filed 2017-01, 31,000 miles“The vehicle had a recall about the the PCM so I took it to a local dealer to have it repaired and after I felt as if nothing were done to fix my car so I took it to another dealer about an hour and a half away and when I got my car back the check engine light was on and the guy didn't know what he was talking about giving false information about my car and tells me I need a new transmission so even then I still know nothing was done to fix my car my PCM is getting worse and now affecting. My transmission control unit shifting. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349312, filed 2020-08, 161,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11030138Mar 9, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV…
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10212248Mar 30, 2022Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended…
- 10194007Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10183057Oct 30, 2020Emissions Recall V86 Catalytic Converter Efficiency
- 10223963Oct 9, 2020Improper Up Shift With Paddle Shift This bulletin involves replacing both steering wheel paddle shifter. Customers may experience the following:When trying to upshift using the…
- 10183074Oct 9, 2020Improper Up Shift With Paddle Shift This bulletin involves replacing both steering wheel paddle shifter. Customers may experience the following:When trying to upshift using the…
- 10221897Aug 28, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest software. Customers may experience a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 7 | 12% |
| 2018 | 8 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 | 16 | 21% |
| 2015 | 29 | 23% |
| 2014 | 12 | 8% |
| 2013 | 16 | 9% |
| 2012 | 17 | 7% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 36 | 12% |
| 2009 | 27 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2015 Dodge Challenger
26 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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