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2015 Dodge Challenger transmission problems

The 2015 Dodge Challenger has 29 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

29

Transmission complaints

16%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Challenger transmission complaints by model year36 complaints2009: 27 complaints2010: 36 complaints2011: 8 complaints2012: 17 complaints2013: 16 complaints2014: 12 complaints2015: 29 complaints2016: 16 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 8 complaints2019: 7 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 1 complaints
Challenger transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18E053000TransmissionJuly 12, 2018 · 1,930 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Consequence

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.

What owners report

THE TRANSMISSION HAS VERY HARSH DOWNSHIFTS WHEN LIGHTLY BRAKING OR COASTING TO A STOP. THE TRANSMISSION STAYS ENGAGED AND BOGS DOWN THE CAR, THEN FREES UP SUDDENLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD. THERE IS AN AUDIBLE CLUNK FROM THE REAR END WHEN THIS HAPPENS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT'S ALMOST…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 12, 2015

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Dodge Challenger have?

NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Challenger transmission — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2015 Dodge Challenger transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 18E053000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.