Is the 2015 Dodge Dart a bad year?
533 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 185, 1.4× a quiet Dart year.
Consider selling
Half of all transmission complaints about the 2015 Dodge Dart were filed between 42k and 101k miles. You're at 63,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2015 Dart owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 63,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 185 (35%) | 42k–101k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 143 (27%) | 32k–68k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 118 (22%) | 40k–85k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 68 (13%) | 37k–75k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Steering | 34 (6%) | 14k–80k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Fuel system | 25 (5%) | 28k–65k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Air bags | 24 (5%) | 11k–75k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Stability control | 24 (5%) | 40k–87k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 26 (5%) | 22k–60k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Wheels | 20 (4%) | 6k–35k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Exterior lighting | 14 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 14 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 7 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 6 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 63,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 533 complaints: 32 mention a crash · 7 mention a fire · 15 report an injury · 43 say the car was towed.
66 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Car has stalled twice when making stop and beginning to turn left on city street. Would not start first time. Restarted after a few minutes.
I was stopped at a 4WAY stop and when I tried to move forward the car stalled on me and did not move.
2015 Dodge dart sxt with 2.4L autoamtic stalls within half mile of start-up. It takes quite a long time for starter cranking for it to restart.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 63,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2015 Dodge Dart: 6
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. A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmission. If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away.
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. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software. Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral. If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The TPMS warning light may not illuminate when low tire pressure is detected. A malfunctioning TPMS light will not notify an owner of an improperly inflated tire. An improperly inflated tire may experience a complete loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Dodge: 132
Repair instructions Dodge sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2015 Dodge Dart. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension
WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no…
No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
Neighbouring years
2014 Dart: 373 complaints, keep it · 2016 Dart: 264 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2015 Dodge Dart a bad year?
533 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 185, 1.4× a quiet Dart year. At 63,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all transmission complaints about the 2015 Dodge Dart were filed between 42k and 101k miles. You're at 63,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Dodge Dart?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: transmission and drivetrain (185), engine (143), electrical system (118), brakes (68), steering (34). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 42k–101k miles.
How many recalls does the 2015 Dodge Dart have?
6 recall campaigns list this model year: Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 25V-674), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 19V-293), Equipment (NHTSA 17V-824), Electrical system (NHTSA 16V-113) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.