2015 Dodge Dart brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Apr 21, 2026CACrashBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle started rolling forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal more forcefully and shifted the gear shifter into park; however, the vehicle continued rolling forward. The contact then activated the parking brake, and the vehicle stopped. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic…

   NHTSA complaint #11732719 · source
2. Filed Aug 6, 2025MOCrashTowedBrakes

   Vehicle was traveling northbound when green light turned red. Steady press of the brakes revealed the brake pedal had no travel. Pumped and held brake pedal to try to stop. Pedal gave way after vehicle entered the intersection causing collision with another motor vehicle. No warning lights or issues indicating the brakes may fail. The previous years of vehicle appear to have a recall specifically for hard brake pedal, but not the 2015.

   NHTSA complaint #11678670 · source
3. Filed Mar 18, 2024NCBrakes

   The brake booster failed mid drive leaving us without any braking assist, which means to stop the car, it took a lot longer to come to a stop which is a significant safety concern. There is a loud hissing noise only when applying the break. You can find air being blown out of the booster when you press the pedal. Brake assist is completely gone, so even keeping the car stopped while in drive requires significant pressure. Communicated with a local dodge dealership and they…

   NHTSA complaint #11578131 · source
4. Filed Aug 7, 2023INBrakes

   I have a problem with my brakes and I took it to a shop. The mechanic told me I had oil in my vacuum line to the break booster causing it to fail. The 2013 and 2014 models of my car has a recall for this problem but the 2015 was not included.

   NHTSA complaint #11537002 · source
5. Filed Jul 24, 2023INBrakes

   Brake Booster failed, no ABS, no traction control, no electronic braking assist. I've read where this has been recalled in Darts in 2013 models. Master Cylinder and Vacuum pump may also be bad.

   NHTSA complaint #11533999 · source
6. Filed Jul 6, 202359,386 miTNBrakes

   The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while his wife was at a fast-food drive-thru, she heard a loud abnormal noise, and the brakes became inoperable. The contact stated that the ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The driver used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The driver was able to drive to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11530595 · source
7. Filed Jun 20, 2023MIBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Electronic Braking System Failure, was approaching a stop sign at 60 mph, was unable to stop, towed to shop. Shop is replacing brake booster, had to pay out of pocket (same as recall R63, but my model year did not fall into it), just wanted to report in hopes that this model year will fall into the recall, and prevent this happening to others! " The brake booster on your vehicle may experience engine oil migration from the vacuum pump, through the vacuum supply tube, and…

   NHTSA complaint #11527918 · source
8. Filed Mar 15, 2023WABrakes

   Upon inspection, Power Brake Booster failure, my safety is at Risk due to not having brakes, the issue it has been a confirmed in older models from 2013-2014, recall R63, it has been inspected by an expert and a message pops saying Service Electronic Brake System with code C0021

   NHTSA complaint #11512024 · source
9. Filed Jul 15, 2022ARFireBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Unknown , I was driving down the road at 50 mph and my battery light came on then I lost my a/c my lights started flickering and I then lost power steering and brakes I had to use my emergency brake to slow down then all of my check engine and brake failure lights were flickering and my fuse box on top of my battery caught fire and was smoking and my car then shut off I could have crashed and or been hit and killed

   NHTSA complaint #11474209 · source
10. Filed Jul 16, 202150,000 miMTBrakes

    The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the brake pedal. The brake pedal stiffened and was difficult to be depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the brake booster was faulty and there was brake fluid leaking from the brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11425198 · source
11. Filed Jul 3, 2021KSBrakes

    Attempted to stop at a stop sign and the brake pedal sank with a hissing noise and then became very hard to operate. I had to maneuver to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front of me by diverting into the other side of the road where a turneing vehicle had to stop to avoid colliding with me. I was able to reverse into a nearby parking spot and apply the parking brake to stop the vehicle. Mechanic has suggested that the brake vacuum check valve, brake master cylinder, or…

    NHTSA complaint #11423356 · source
12. Filed Jun 24, 2021125,000 miSCBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

    The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, the radio engaged on its own and the vehicle lost power steering. Several warning lights such as the brake system light, the battery light, the airbag light, and the engine light were illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver but the contact was still able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with the battery and alternator…

    NHTSA complaint #11422218 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology