2015 Dodge Dart Problems
Compared with other Dodge Dart years
More complaints than typical for this model
71/100 1.6× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.6× that of a typical Dodge Dart year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 106 of its 530 complaints were filed by the end of 2017.
- Most reported problem: Stalling and low oil between changes (2.4L) (143 complaints, median 47,100 mi).
- 6 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2013
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 530filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 52,100miles, 364 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 34 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Dodge Dart (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often write about transmission and clutch problems: shift cables coming loose, the car dropping out of gear or not staying in park, and manual-transmission clutch pedals that stick on the floor. A second cluster involves engine stalling tied to low oil level, and a third involves brake pedal travel, hard pedal feel and replaced pads and rotors. Reports appear across a wide mileage range, from under 20,000 to well past 150,000 miles, with many transmission complaints arriving between 60,000 and 130,000 miles.
- Transmission and drivetrain
Shifter cable detaches; car won't stay in park
- 126 complaints (24%)
- median 71,583 mi at 4.9 yrs old (82 state mileage)
- 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $500 (median of 8 quotes)
- filed 2015–2026
Complaints describe the shifter cable coming loose from the transmission, so the car cannot be shifted into park or stays in drive or reverse when the lever is moved. Several owners say the gear lever felt stuck, the vehicle rolled after being placed in park, or the key could not be removed from the ignition afterward. Many of these complaints mention an open safety recall for the shifter and that the remedy part was not yet available, so the work was still pending at the dealer. Spread widely, mostly between about 60,000 and 170,000 miles, often noticed while parking, reversing or turning the car off.
Recall 25V674000Recall 19V293000
What to check: Ask whether both shifter-cable recalls (19V293000 and 25V674000) were completed, and confirm the car reliably engages park and releases the key before you buy. Check that the cable end and bushing at the transmission are intact.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The recall for the gear shift has been worked on by a Dodge service dealer and I'm still having issues if the gear sticking intermittently where I can't switch from drive to park and I get stranded in the highway. I am a single mom with a 5 month old and I am afraid for us. I have taken back to service for a recheck and they say everything is fine. It's not fine! This happens.”
NHTSA complaint #11327181, filed 2020-06, 126,952 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. All the warning lights were illuminated. The contact indicated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11740073, filed 2026-05, 120,000 miles - Brakes
Brake pedal feels hard or goes soft
- 96 complaints (18%)
- median 53,320 mi at 4.5 yrs old (76 state mileage)
- 9 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $500 (median of 7 quotes)
- filed 2016–2026
Owners describe the brake pedal becoming hard and unresponsive or dropping toward the floor, in some cases when stopping downhill or on a highway. Complaints also mention shaking and vibration when braking, repeated pad and rotor replacement, and a warning lamp for the brake system. A few accounts say a vacuum pump, brake booster or hydraulic valve was identified as the cause by a shop. Reported from around 40,000 to 150,000 miles, on both ordinary stops and descents.
What to check: Test the pedal feel with the engine running, look for a hissing sound near the pedal, and ask for service records on the booster and vacuum pump. Check rotor and pad condition and whether the brake warning lamp stays on.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have had the brakes replaced twice due to it shaking while trying to stop. I also have put on three sets of rotors due to the shaking and even with brand new rotors the bouncing and shaking will not go away. The newest problem now is the brakes not wanting to work. I have had them checked by mechanics and they say there's nothing to do but change them out again!”
NHTSA complaint #11385399, filed 2020-12, 150,000 miles“I was stopped on a street that was a steep hill checking my mailbox. When I went to go up the brakes went to the floor and did not work at all. Car started to go backwards. No warning on dashboard ever about a brake problem. I was able to with a lot of strength pump them up. Went up driveway and again would not stop when brake was applied. Very dangerous and scarey.”
NHTSA complaint #11363112, filed 2020-10, 42,900 miles - Electrical system
Battery light, no-start and electrical gremlins
- 64 complaints (12%)
- median 52,200 mi at 4.6 yrs old (47 state mileage)
- 14 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2015–2026
Complaints describe a battery warning lamp staying on despite a new battery and alternator, dimming or flashing dashboard displays, and the car failing to start or shutting down while driving. Some involve the touchscreen becoming unresponsive, rear light or trunk wiring faults, and a harness needing replacement. Owners report diagnosis attempts that did not resolve the warning lamp. Scattered from about 39,000 to 174,000 miles, often intermittent and recurring.
Recall 16V1130004 related service bulletins
What to check: Ask whether the battery and charging system, including the battery sensor, have been checked, and look for any stored or recurring warning lamps on a test drive. Have the trunk and rear light wiring inspected for chafed wires.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Had this 2015 Dodge DART for 1 week. The airbag light came on and would not go off. I took it to a Dodge dealership and they quoted me 546.74 for a car that I bought a week ago, for a manufacturing issue that was obviously not caused by me. The light came on when the car was stationary after sitting for a day. This is clearly a safety risk for myself and the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11377746, filed 2020-12, 44,125 miles“Again the same problem , battery light still on . I installed a new battery and alternator .but still doing the same. Thing. Called Dodge and they don't know what the problem is. And want to charge me $169.00 dollars for a diagnosis. No warranty. So runs till the battery is drained. And I'm stranded. Help please.”
NHTSA complaint #11316871, filed 2020-03, 77,300 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Manual clutch pedal sticks to the floor
Mentioned in 7 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners of manual-transmission cars describe the clutch pedal sinking and staying depressed, sometimes at startup and sometimes while driving, leaving the car unable to change gear. In several accounts the pedal had to be lifted by hand or with a foot to continue, and some were left stranded. Complaints mention the clutch master cylinder, the hydraulic line and the clutch assembly being replaced, with the symptom returning afterward in some cases. Reported from about 17,000 up to 97,000 miles, often with no warning before the pedal fails to return.
What to check: On a manual car, press the clutch several times and confirm the pedal returns fully and firmly each time; ask whether the clutch master cylinder or hydraulic line has been replaced. Have any recent fluid loss around the clutch reservoir checked.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Last night I was driving onto a highway entrance. I went to switch from 1st to 2nd gear. I was going about 25 MPH when this happened. I pushed in the clutch pedal to shift gears and I heard a loud click. I lifted my foot off the pedal and the pedal was stuck, pushed all the way in. I had to pull off of the road, and by hand, pull the pedal up. Now every time I push the clutch pedal in to shift gears it gets stuck and I have to wedge my foot under the pedal to pull it back up with my foot. I only did this to drive my car back home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383920, filed 2020-12, 77,445 miles“The vehicle intermittently would not engage gears, was experiencing difficulty shifting. Vehicle was towed to mechanic, fred drake auto whom installed new clutch and master cylinder. A week later, vehicle showed identical symptoms and became stranded on the highway. A burning order coming from engine, shifter would not engage gears. Vehicle while in gear, peddle dropped to floor and would not release. Vehicle was towed to ig burton, diagnosed complete failure of the clutch system.”
NHTSA complaint #11384034, filed 2020-12, 97,000 miles - Engine
Stalling and low oil between changes (2.4L)
- 143 complaints (27%)
- median 47,100 mi at 3.8 yrs old (112 state mileage)
- filed 2015–2026
Complaints describe the engine shutting off with no warning light, and in several cases the oil level was found far below the dipstick mark when checked afterward, with no visible leak. Some owners report the vehicle stalling at intersections or while accelerating and restarting only after oil was added. Complaints also mention dealers performing oil consumption checks or reprogramming modules without the stalling going away. Mostly reported between roughly 60,000 and 125,000 miles, often described as gradual oil loss between changes.
What to check: Check the oil level on the dipstick and ask how often oil has been added between changes; a documented oil consumption test is a reasonable request. Note that service bulletins describe an oil consumption procedure and a warranty extension for the 2.4L engine.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“This happened to me last year around october to december and it is now happening again. I start my car and I will be driving. The car will then stop running while I'm in drive, steering wheel locks up but radio and everything will still be on. It is almost like my car died. I am then stuck wherever the car breaks down on me at and I will try and start my car. It usually take 2 or 3 times before it eventually starts back up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375129, filed 2020-11, 99,000 miles“No oil light on, no engine light, and it stalled. There is a problem with oil consumption with the 2.4 engine. My car died after backing out of my driveway and starting a turn. Y car stalled out twice in the middle of intersections very dangerous. Battery light came on, music continued, but enginge just died. The steering wheel froze (no more power steering), and I couldn't press my brake down, it just sat there in the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11355683, filed 2020-09, 121,000 miles
Buying note. Given how many complaints centre on the shifter cable and clutch, verify the recall work is complete and test the gear lever and clutch pedal thoroughly before buying. Have a mechanic check oil consumption and the brake system, since both appear repeatedly in owner reports.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 530 consumer complaints for the 2015 Dodge Dart. 364 of the complaints include a mileage, and 46% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,100 miles. Of all complaints, 32 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 23 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 263 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 4 Dodge Dart model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 71 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Transmission and drivetrain182 34%
- Engine141 27%
- Electrical system118 22%
- Other or unknown96 18%
- Brakes68 13%
- Steering34 6.4%
- Fuel system26 4.9%
- Vehicle speed control26 4.9%
- Air bags24 4.5%
- Electronic stability control24 4.5%
Also reported: Wheels (20), Exterior lighting (14), Suspension (14), Body and structure (7), Seat belts (6), Tires (6), Engine cooling (5), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (4), Equipment (3), Seats (2), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Forward collision avoidance (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Clutch rattles and vibrates. I already replaced it at my cost since refused to cover transmission clutch is still under warranty. Car has 51k miles. Replaced were the clutch, clutch pressure plate , slave cylinder, throw out bearing, deteriorating master cylinder to the slave cylinder was excessive for the mileage and wear on the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11192522, filed 2019-03, 50,000 milesEngine: “Several different incidents, in motion, on highway, engine stalled, nearly rear ended by tractor trailer. On city street, stopped at red light, light turns green, entered intersection, engine stalled, vehicle behind me had to swerve to avoid hitting me, 3 passengers, 2 children. Several times same issue, engine always stalls without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11327941, filed 2020-06, 78,000 milesElectrical system: “There seems to be issue with Dodge, chrysler vehicles where car shuts off while driving. This has happened with my dad chrysler 300, my mom Dodge durango and now my Dodge DART and it appears it is the alternator killing the battery. It is dangerous to put my car on the road as it can shut off any given time and no one can seem to figure out the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11091291, filed 2018-05, 77,000 milesOther or unknown: “Shifter cable came apart again this has been our third time dealing with this situation. I was in the parking lot and tried to reverse but the shifter wouldn't move to reverse so it just stayed on park and the next was worse my car scatched the side of the wall due to the shifter going bad. I don't think I should be responsible for keep dealing a situation that the makers already knows about..”
NHTSA complaint #11209561, filed 2019-05, 13 milesMileage when problems were reported
46% of the 364 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,256 and 80,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Dodge Dart. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dart · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.7% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating; 2016: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2015 Dodge Dart version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dart FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,750 |
| Dart FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Dart FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Dart FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 22 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Dart Aero FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Dart Aero FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Dart GT FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Dart GT FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Dart FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V674000Oct 9, 2025Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shiftCovers: Dodge Dart 2013–2016
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.
- 19V293000Apr 11, 2019Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shiftCovers: Dodge Dart 2012, 2014–2016
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.
- 17V824000Dec 21, 2017EquipmentCovers: Dodge Dart 2015–2016, Ram 2500 2013–2018, 3500 2013–2018 +20 more
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…
- 16V113000Feb 26, 2016Electrical system › SoftwareCovers: Dodge Dart 2015–2016
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…
- 15V542000Aug 25, 2015Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Covers: Dodge Dart 2012, 2014–2015
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…
- 14V800000Dec 17, 2014Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systemsCovers: Dodge Dart 2015
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…
Recall details for the 2015 Dodge Dart → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- RQ25002Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy FailuresClosed · Jun 30, 2025
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 263 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11022011Aug 16, 2025Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- 11022027Aug 15, 2025Other or unknown. Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
- 11022026Aug 15, 2025Other or unknown. Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
- 11022012Aug 14, 2025Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
- 11022003Aug 13, 2025Body and structure. Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates
- 11008292Sep 30, 2024Other or unknown. U90 - Parts Ordering
- 11006983Aug 29, 2024Engine. "2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil…
- 11006616Aug 21, 2024Other or unknown. U90 Parts Ordering
- 11005320Jul 24, 2024Body and structure. "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates…
- 10251783Jan 10, 2024Electrical system. Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
Other model years of the Dodge Dart
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 262 | 49,000 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 41 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 530 | 52,100 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 71 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 373 | 40,000 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 286 | 83,500 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 1,081 | 42,000 | 6 | — | — | 100 · More | Stable |
All Dodge Dart model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Dart?
Owners of this model year most often write about transmission and clutch problems: shift cables coming loose, the car dropping out of gear or not staying in park, and manual-transmission clutch pedals that stick on the floor. The issues reported most often: Shifter cable detaches; car won't stay in park; Brake pedal feels hard or goes soft; Battery light, no-start and electrical gremlins.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Dodge Dart have?
NHTSA recorded 530 consumer complaints for the 2015 Dodge Dart as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 Dodge Dart is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 182 complaints (34% of the total), followed by engine with 141.
Has the 2015 Dodge Dart been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2015 Dodge Dart do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Dodge Dart 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Dodge Dart get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Dodge Dart (Dart, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 23 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Dodge Dart reported?
Among the 364 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,100 miles and the middle half falls between 32,256 and 80,000 miles; 46% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.