2015 Dodge Dart power train problems
177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Dodge Dart — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It is becoming increasingly difficult to shut down the car when the transmission is placed in park because the system is not recognizing the transmission is in park.”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while parking in a driveway, the contact shifted from Drive (D) to Park (P), but the gear became stuck. Additionally, the key was stuck in the ignition and could not be removed due to the shifting failure. The vehicle was towed to a…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Shifter cable may detach from the transmission, preventing the vehicle from shifting into…Campaign 25V674000 · Oct 9, 2025
- Shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the shift cable to detach from the transmissionCampaign 19V293000 · Apr 11, 2019
- Affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM)…Campaign 15V542000 · Aug 25, 2015
Power Train problems in other Dart years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dart | 83 | 32% |
| 2014 Dart | 132 | 36% |
| 2013 Dart | 154 | 55% |
| 2012 Dart | 454 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Dodge Dart
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.