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The 2015 Dodge Dart is associated with 520 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 104 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.4l 4-cyl, 2l 4-cyl, and 2.4l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 32 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 520 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (104 / 20%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 32 crash / 7 fire / 15 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–32 MPG across 9 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Dodge Dart?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Dart Aero 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 28 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG — $2,400 / yr
Dart Aero 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 28 MPG 39 MPG 32 MPG — $2,400 / yr
Dart 1.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 27 MPG 36 MPG 30 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Dart 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 25 MPG 35 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Dart 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Dart 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Dart 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 22 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Dart GT 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 23 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Dart GT 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Dodge Dart?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 10.7%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Dodge Dart models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Dodge Dart?

Summary of 520 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
520
Crash Reports
32
Fire Reports
7
Complaints w/ Injury
15
Total Injuries
23

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 104 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 47 complaints
Service Brakes 41 complaints (3 crashes)
Electrical System 29 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 16 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Dodge Dart?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V674000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Defect 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #19V293000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #17V824000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT

Defect 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

Free Manufacturer 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.
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Dodge Dart

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Dodge Dart have?

The 2015 Dodge Dart is associated with 6 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Dodge Dart?

NHTSA records list 520 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Dodge Dart. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 104 filings (20% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Dodge Dart?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Dodge Dart earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 1 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Dodge Dart get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Dodge Dart range from 25 to 32 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

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Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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