2015 Dodge Challenger Electrical Problems

Which parts fail

• Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer
  1

Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  526%
• 25k–50k
  526%
• 50k–75k
  421%
• 75k–100k
  211%
• 100k–150k
  15%
• 150k+
  211%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Dodge Challenger owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Dodge Challenger. The contact then discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 138,160, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 222,348.

One day after driving home from work there was a message that says low battery voltage on the instrument panel, then it went away. No other warning lights or problems. Ten more miles down the road the message says battery saver mode, reduced functions and then the car started to smoke, I am freaked out at this point praying to make it home safely. I arrive home and pull into driveway and then turn engine off and let it cool. Lift the hood and coolant has sprayed and spewed all over the engine compartment and is significantly reduced. Now parked, engine off the shift lights are still on and navigation panel and radio won't turn off. I had to unplug the battery completely and manually lock the car. The next day I replace the battery, check coolant, and allow car to warm up. No warning lights or messages. …

"Turn signal indicator lamp out" shows frequently on the dash display. It will remain on for 3-10 seconds and go off. Upon inspection, ALL EXTERIOR LAMPS function perfectly fine. Even when turn indicator on the dash blinks rapidly, the exterior lamps blink normally. It also dings when the indicator comes on. This just started about six weeks ago. This issue tells the driver that a lamp is out, when in reality it is not. It is very frustrating, as it may occur as often as every five minutes. I have talked to three independent repair shops, as well as three Dodge dealerships. I received basically the same response from all three dealerships, "We have no idea what may be causing this, but leave it with us for a day, and we will investigate. At $182 per labor hour. And we may not find the problem." I would have happily have paid for an hour or so of tracing, but a day?

My SHIFTER is messing up again recall U4 i believe and my its a recall on my vehicle ive had this vehicle for 2 years they stated the previous owner already had repaired but im imforming them i am still having the issue my car will literally stop going in the middle of the highway. Ive almost been close to getting in a accident and all everyone can say is it has already been repaired but i want them to understand that it may was repaired but it wasnt done correctly because something is wrong with my shifter/trasmission and electrical system. Which are both two valid recalls that i have. My shifter just blinks out of nowhere and just will stop at any moment. If the person behind me wasnt paying attention i couldve died or been harm seriously due to this keep happening while i am driving on the highway.

I purchased my vehicle new as a 2015. The HVAC blower motor has gone out so quickly and is rattling. It has been about two days when it started out of nowhere and as of today, the blower is not blowing anything out. It should last for 10-20+ years. My wife had the same issue with her BMW and it burned out and black smoke came out the vents. The wires were scorched. This is a safety issue due to fires. I have done research and vehicles have caught fire because of this problem in vehicles. Please advise and thank you. [redacted] "

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that after depressing the accelerator pedal at 30 MPH, the contact lost control of the rear of the vehicle and the rear wheel seized causing the contact to slide into a ditch. Prior to the failure, the ABS, the engine, the traction control and the front collision warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed the passenger side bumper bracket, the driver side bumper bracket, the driver side support bracket, the driver side support bracket, lower drill fender, OEM passenger side fender, pillars, rocker, and floor , carpet, right and quarter panel were damaged and needed to be replaced. The technician also diagnosed that the front and rear brakes needed to be lubricated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …

Electrical short in dash on passenger side leading to fire and a complete loss of vehicle. Vehicle was in motion when smoke was noted in the cabin. Within 40 seconds car was pulled off the road and 911 called. Vehicle loss was on 7-15-2019.

While operating normally, approximately 35-65 MPH both highway and county roads, on the way to work, the service ABS & stability control system warning lights came in, steering and braking were affected. Brake system started pulsing and steering system vibrated. 20 seconds later, went away. On the way home, it repeated this 4x within 35 miles of travel. Went to dealership the next day for issue. They claimed it to be a faulty wheel speed sensor. Replaced sensor. 49,575 miles at time of service. A $42 part ended up costing $310 to get fixed. This is a dangerous thing to happen to fairly new car. Car has never seen snow or salt. Garage kept in winter months. This affected the braking and steering systems. 2 of the most important systems on a vehicle in order to operate safely on the road. I am the 3rd person I know of who's had this same issue with the same year Dodge. …

Water leaking in trunk where rear fuse and battery located. Been in service over 6 times trying to fix issue. Water is leaking onto fuse panal that hold varies types fuse for safety devices. They tell me all years leak but the worst year is 2015. I giving them one last chance to fix issue, than we going lemon law way. I have been dealing with this for 4 month now and need to out to public as this is safety issue with car, it could loose varies type of safety equipment or catch fire. It all over internet about the challneger leaking, but FCA denies it and they do not have anything in star system they use to diagnose, the put double sided tape to bandaid the problem to get us go away from are buying dealer where we bought it ! Also stereo sound really bad and they are willing deal with it . …

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. This was an extremely scary situation for me and I was thankful to be in the far right lane when it happened, thankful I was at a complete stop when it happened, and thankful nobody was injured. This is a serious problem that Dodge needs to address and get fixed. A recall needs to be placed for the safety of those on the roads.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Electrical complaints in other Challenger years