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2015 Dodge Dart reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 525 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Dodge Dart over 12 years — 35 per year. The other Dart years sit at about the same rate: their median is 35 complaints per year. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Floor shift, Automatic transmission, and Equipment.

2013 Dodge Dart
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Complaints

525

Per year

35

Recalls

6

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (179 of 525), then Engine (141) and Electrical system (118). Those filings include 32 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 15 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Dart has 371 complaints, 35 per year, and the 2016 has 257 complaints, 21 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Dodge Dart. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (6)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift 2025-10-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V674000
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.
Remedy Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy is currently under development. 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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2019-04-11 · NHTSA campaign 19V293000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Equipment 2017-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 17V824000
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
Remedy 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.
Recall electrical system, software 2016-02-26 · NHTSA campaign 16V113000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2015-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 15V542000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall tires, tire pressure monitoring 2014-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 14V800000
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."
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (525 total)

Powertrain
179
Engine
141
Electrical system
118
Service brakes
65
Steering
34
Fuel and propulsion system
26
Speed control
26
Air bags
24
Electronic stability control (ESC)
24
Wheels
20
Exterior lighting
14
Suspension
14
Structure
7
Seat belts
6
Tires
6
Engine and engine cooling
5
Hydraulic brakes
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Equipment
2
Seats
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Back-over prevention
1
Fire-related
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
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Crash-flagged

32

Fire-flagged

7

Injury reports

15

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-23
  • "On Aug 30, 2026, my 2015 Dodge Dart suddenly became stuck when the gear wouldn’t shift out of park. The shift lever would move, but it felt loose. This obviously rendered the vehicle undrivable. As this happened on a…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-23
  • "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 system, Speed control · filed 2026-09-15
  • "It is becoming increasingly difficult to shut down the car when the transmission is placed in park because the system is not recognizing the transmission is in park."
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-06
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while parking in a driveway, the contact shifted from Drive (D) to Park (P), but the gear became stuck. Additionally, the key was stuck in the ignition and…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-08-28

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Dart 1.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 27 36 30 MPG $2650
Dart 2L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 24 33 27 MPG $2400
Dart 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 23 34 27 MPG $2400
Dart 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 25 35 29 MPG $2250
Dart 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 22 34 27 MPG $2400
Dart Aero 1.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 28 38 32 MPG $2500
Dart Aero 1.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 28 39 32 MPG $2500
Dart GT 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 22 31 25 MPG $2600
Dart GT 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 23 33 26 MPG $2500

Specs and fitment

PF generation, 2013–2016
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (2.0L and 2.4L; 1.4L turbo may differ) , 4.5 qt capacity
Tire size 225/45R17 (common OEM size)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 25V-674 covers certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles: the shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into Park and allowing rollaway. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-293 need the newer remedy; interim notices explain the risk while the final repair is developed. Confirm VIN status through NHTSA or a dealer before relying on an older park-lock repair as complete.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Dodge Dart reliable?

Owners have filed 525 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Dodge Dart over 12 years — 35 per year. The other Dart years sit at about the same rate: their median is 35 complaints per year. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Floor shift, Automatic transmission, and Equipment.

What are common problems with a 2015 Dodge Dart?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (179 of 525), then Engine (141) and Electrical system (118). Those filings include 32 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 15 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Dodge Dart more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Dart has 371 complaints, 35 per year, and the 2016 has 257 complaints, 21 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Dodge Dart been recalled?

The 2015 Dodge Dart has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Dodge Dart?

Owners have filed 525 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Dart with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Dodge Dart get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Dodge Dart is 28.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Dodge Dart use?

5W-20 full synthetic (2.0L and 2.4L; 1.4L turbo may differ)

What does NHTSA recall 25V-674 cover on the Dodge Dart?

Recall 25V-674 covers certain 2013-2016 Dodge Dart vehicles: the shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into Park and allowing rollaway.

What generation is the 2014 Dodge Dart?

PF generation (2013-2016).