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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Dodge Charger electrical problems
severe Owners of the 2015 Dodge Charger have filed 18 NHTSA complaints about the electrical, typically surfacing around 53,000 miles at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
| Model year | electrical complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 Charger | 345 |
| 2012 Charger | 312 |
| 2013 Charger | 153 |
| 2014 Charger | 78 |
| 2015 Charger (this page) | 18 |
| 2016 Charger | 20 |
| 2017 Charger | 39 |
| 2018 Charger | 44 |
| 2019 Charger | 19 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 18 electrical complaints filed for the 2015 Dodge Charger, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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25-50k
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100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2015 Dodge Charger electrical system exhibits multiple failure patterns across 17 complaints. Start-up issues are the most recurrent: vehicles refuse to crank despite working lights and radio, with gear shift lights flashing, wipers activating on their own, and key fobs dying. One owner experienced a complete electrical fire at the fuse box at 107,000 miles; another lost all brake and throttle response simultaneously on the highway due to a calibration fault, a safety-critical failure.
Power drain problems plague many units: batteries die yearly even with good alternators, and several owners report lights, blower fans, and dashboard displays staying on with the engine off. One driver lost total electrical power while parked; service found a faulty computer module. The paddle shifter malfunction (upshift button causing downshift instead) appears chronic and undocumented in service bulletins despite being widespread.
Climate control and HVAC issues cluster around the driver side blend door: heat comes out cold, passengers get heat, and repair quotes run $650. Water intrusion soaks the driver-side floorboard and rear seat with no clear leak source. One fleet operator reported fuel pump electrical connectors melting and leaking fuel across 20 vehicles. Radio screens fail and drain batteries. Seatbelts lock after buckling, and instrument clusters go dark, disabling speed readout and triggering multiple warning lights simultaneously.
Same Dodge Charger electrical reports on nearby years: 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2016 · 2017
Failure modes owners describe
No-start with phantom electrical activity
Vehicle refuses to start despite lights and radio working. Gear shift lights flash red, wipers activate on their own, key fobs stop responding. Problem recurs intermittently. Dealer found no diagnostic codes.
When: Intermittent; reported in cold weather and at 65°F
Symptoms owners cite: No engine cranking when start button pressed; Lights and radio functional; Gear shift lights flashing red; Wipers operating without being turned on; Key fobs unresponsive
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer suggested extreme cold weather as cause; no recall listed
Paddle shifter malfunction causing unintended downshift
Pressing the upshift paddle shifter (+ button) causes vehicle to downshift to first gear instead of upshifting. Occurs multiple times, not a one-off event. Owner reports this is a known widespread issue on Chrysler vehicles dating back to 2015, documented online.
When: During normal driving
Symptoms owners cite: Upshift paddle activates downshift instead; Vehicle downshifts to first when expecting upshift; Sudden acceleration possible
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No solution issued despite being known issue across 2015-2019 Chrysler vehicles
Climate control blend door actuation failure (driver side)
Heat output on driver side intermittent or absent while passenger side operates normally. Dealership quoted $650 to replace door actuator. Issue appears and disappears, then returns with seasonal cold. Impacts defroster capability and windshield visibility.
When: Recurring seasonally with cold weather
Symptoms owners cite: No heat on driver side; Heat blows only on passenger side; Defroster inadequate for clearing windshield
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer estimate: $650 for door actuator replacement
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner reports issue is known across multiple 2015 Chargers
Loss of brake and throttle signal/response
At highway speeds (65-70 mph), brake pedal became unresponsive and gas pedal lost function. Warning light illuminated in cluster but was illegible. Service center diagnosed system code indicating loss of signal to brake and gas pedals due to improper calibration.
When: During highway driving
Symptoms owners cite: Brake pedal unresponsive at speed; Gas pedal unresponsive; Warning indicator light activated
Codes mentioned: System code for loss signal to brakes and gas pedals
Repairs/costs cited: Diagnosed as improper brake and gas pedal calibration
Electrical fire in fuse box area
At 107,000 miles, a wire leading to the fuse box caught fire while vehicle was being driven at 35 mph. 'Park the vehicle' message displayed before smoke appeared from rear trunk. Owner extinguished flames; vehicle would not restart. Not diagnosed or repaired.
When: At 107,000 miles during normal driving
Symptoms owners cite: Smoke from rear trunk; Wire in flames at fuse box; Vehicle would not restart after fire extinguished
Repairs/costs cited: Failure not diagnosed or repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Not reported to manufacturer or dealer
Turn signal and headlight control failure
Both turn signals activated erratically after driving over a bump. Once activated, turn signals remained on even after steering wheel returned to straight position and failed to turn off. High beam headlights ceased functioning.
When: After driving over bump in road
Symptoms owners cite: Both turn signals activate erroneously; Turn signals remain on after steering wheel straightened; High beam headlights inoperative
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer informed but not diagnosed or repaired
Instrument cluster failure and loss of vehicle control indicators
Instrument panel gauges became inoperative, disabling speed readout. Driver reported loss of control sensation and inability to monitor speed. Check engine, traction control, and ABS warning lights illuminated simultaneously.
When: At 34,016 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Inoperable gauges on instrument panel; Loss of speed monitoring; Sensation of inability to control vehicle speed; Check engine light illuminated; Traction control light illuminated; ABS light illuminated
Repairs/costs cited: Not diagnosed or repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer and manufacturer not contacted
Fuel pump electrical connector failure and fuel leakage
Fuel leaking from electrical connector on driver side fuel pump. Plastic connector melted and burnt out while seals remained intact. Fuel puddle discovered on top of pump. Fleet operator reports this failure recurring across approximately 20 vehicles in their fleet, with consistent gasoline odor signature once connectors melt.
When: Mileage not stated; multiple fleet vehicles affected
Symptoms owners cite: Strong gasoline odor inside vehicle; Fuel leaking from fuel pump electrical connector; Melted plastic connector housing; Burnt-out connector
Repairs/costs cited: Connectors burnt and melted; issue reported across ~20 fleet vehicles
Battery drain when vehicle is off
Multiple distinct drain patterns reported: dashboard lights, shifter light, and blower staying on while vehicle is in park with engine off; radio screen malfunction drawing power when car is off; general massive battery drain requiring yearly replacement. Lane keep assist and lane departure warning functions also non-responsive.
When: When vehicle parked with engine off
Symptoms owners cite: Dashboard lights staying on with engine off; Shifter light remaining on; Blower/AC-heat fan staying on; Radio screen draining battery while off; Yearly battery replacement needed; Lane keep assist non-functional; Lane departure warning only shows dash indicator
Repairs/costs cited: Yearly battery replacement required
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Radio recall mentioned but not fully detailed
Electrical module malfunction causing total power loss
Vehicle suddenly lost all electrical power while stationary. Mechanical systems checked out normally (battery, engine, alternator tested good). Service center identified malfunctioned module within car's computer as root cause.
When: While vehicle stationary
Symptoms owners cite: Complete loss of electrical power; No cranking or dashboard illumination
Repairs/costs cited: Diagnosed as malfunctioned computer module
Driver side light circuit failure (TIPM issue)
Driver side lights do not remain on. Bulb and fuse replacement did not resolve issue. Owner identifies this as known Chrysler defect; references class action settlement with Jeep in 2015 involving TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module).
When: Unknown mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Driver side lights fail to stay on; Bulb replacement ineffective; Fuse replacement ineffective
Repairs/costs cited: Bulb and fuse already replaced; TIPM identified as likely cause
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler settled class action with Jeep in 2015 for similar TIPM failures
Water intrusion into driver side floorboard and rear seat area
Water leak entering above driver side foot well, soaking floorboard. Additional water accumulation found under rear driver side seat. Source of leak unidentified despite owner investigation. Other owners reporting similar issue with no documented solution available.
When: Unknown; seasonal (cold weather context)
Symptoms owners cite: Water pooling in driver foot well; Wet driver side floorboard; Water accumulation under rear driver seat
Seatbelt locking mechanism failure
Once seatbelt is buckled, it will not unfasten through normal operation. Requires repeated yanking on belt to release. Reported as Takata recall issue.
When: Unknown mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Seatbelt buckle stuck after fastening; Requires repeated pulling to unfasten
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Takata recall issued
Engine stalling with rapid fuel gauge depletion
While driving in normal conditions, fuel gauge began counting down rapidly (showing 60-mile depletion per second). Engine shut off. After refueling and resuming driving, same incident repeated.
When: During normal driving conditions
Symptoms owners cite: Fuel gauge draining rapidly; Engine shutdown; Recurring stalling after refuel
HVAC blend door control failure and cooling on driver side
When heat is activated, cool air blows from driver side vents instead of warm air. Temperature adjustment on driver side is unresponsive. Related to climate control system malfunction reported elsewhere.
When: During cold weather/heating season
Symptoms owners cite: Cool air instead of heat on driver side; Temperature control unresponsive for driver side
Engine revving spike with audible clicking noise
Repeated clicking heard in engine accompanied by inability to exceed 45 mph. Root cause not identified in narrative.
When: Unknown timing
Symptoms owners cite: Repeated clicking noise in engine; Speed limited to 45 mph maximum
Radio screen malfunction affecting audio and power draw
Radio screen failed and is simultaneously killing battery when car is off. Screen still displays but prevents audio playback through speakers. Screen malfunction affects overall speaker system function. Owner reports radio recall exists.
When: Unknown mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Radio screen failed; Battery drain while vehicle off; No audio output from speakers; Speaker system affected by screen failure
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Radio recall reported to exist
Synthesized from 18 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The car just lost power all of a sudden. The vehicle is up to date on maintenance. The mechanix explained that everything mechanically is great, the battery, engine, alternator, etc. There is a malfunctioned module within the car's computer. The car was stationary when I discovered it had no power.
Water leaking on driver foot. Noticed water leaking from above foot well. So now the driver side floorboard is wet. Also noticed under the rear seat drivers side is also soaked. So now bottom of drivers side rear seat is wet. No idea how water is coming inside. No luck searching on internet for answers. Other people having problem but no answers on how to fix. Very frustrating.
I was driving my vehicle around 65-70 MPH on the freeway when I went to step on my break pedal the vehicle did not slow down when I went to change lanes due to this my gs pedal would not go faster after either. A indicator light appeared in my cluster but I was unable to read it due to my panic of loosing my breaks and gas pedal. Late that night I took it to huntington beach Dodge and Jeep…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2015 Dodge Charger?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 13 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 47,000 and 90,000 miles, with the median around 53,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 47,000; a quarter make it past 90,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Dodge/Charger.
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