2015 Dodge Dart engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed May 11, 2026WAElectrical SystemEngine

   Car failing to start. Stating vehicle not in park while actually being in park. Also vehicle states that engine is warming wait to start no matter the temperature outside. Waited this morning for 2hrs for the vehicle to start it did not start. This is an emergency hazard for a vehicle to not start due to a computer issue. The current recall i attempted to go to the manufacturer however the manufacturer hasn’t formed a remedy to resolve the issue yet.

   NHTSA complaint #11736930 · source
2. Filed May 6, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2015 Dodge Dart SXT with an active safety recall that currently has no available remedy. My vehicle experienced failure related to the recall issue, resulting in the vehicle becoming inoperable and requiring repair. At the time of failure, I was informed that the official recall remedy was not yet available and that the necessary part was on backorder. Because no recall remedy was available, I was forced to pay out of pocket to…

   NHTSA complaint #11736035 · source
3. Filed Apr 30, 2026176,000 miTNEngineSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into park(P) and turn off as intended. The check engine and the power steering warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer and Farris Jeep Ram Chrysler Dodge (910 W Morris Blvd, Morristown, TN 37813) were contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted, and a…

   NHTSA complaint #11734806 · source
4. Filed Apr 20, 2026WIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   During a recent dealership visit for recall work and an oil change, a potential issue was identified involving improper fluid presence. On April 16, 2026, I brought my 2015 Dodge Dart to Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram for recall work and an oil change. Upon pickup, I immediately noticed a strong burning smell. Service representative Austin told me this was normal due to the recall work performed. On April 17, I began hearing new clinking noises from the engine that were not…

   NHTSA complaint #11732549 · source
5. Filed Mar 28, 2026WAElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   On 3/18/26 i reported a serious safety issue involving my vehicle, which currently has an open manufacturer recall with no available remedy. The vehicle has experienced multiple dangerous and malfunctioning conditions. First, the vehicle intermittently displays a dashboard message indicating that the vehicle is "not in park" even when it is clearly in the park position. When this occurs, I am unable to turn the vehicle off. I have had to wait approximately 15 minutes before…

   NHTSA complaint #11727629 · source
6. Filed Feb 12, 2026115,000 miCOElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while turning off the vehicle, the key was difficult to remove from the ignition. The gear shifter was in park(P); however, the ignition switch remained stuck in the ACC position. Several attempts were required before the key could be released. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the vehicle was repaired;…

   NHTSA complaint #11717583 · source
7. Filed Dec 8, 2025140,239 miMSTowedEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 50 MPH on the way to the residence, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the powertrain control module. The contact stated that the key had seized in the ignition, and the vehicle was left overnight with the mechanic. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The towing…

   NHTSA complaint #11703622 · source
8. Filed Nov 17, 2025KYElectrical SystemEngine

   The dodge dealership had me to come in to reprogram my cars pcm(under Recall) because it was burning a quart of oil in less than 300 miles and getting extremely hot but now the engine has less oil burn as much as before but has less horsepower(tested by plugin meter) and has a ton of blowby that it blows oil out of drain plug there is no error codes or anything but the extended warranty test for a new engine isnt covered because they reprogrammed the pcm and to get a new…

   NHTSA complaint #11699729 · source
9. Filed Nov 13, 2025KYElectrical SystemEngine

   The electrical has a parasitic drain and it puts so much strain on the car that it will shut down on highways and in idle surging and it has no error codes popping up at all it originally started happening July 12th 2016 but a lot of these 2015 dodge darts are having these issues and having shut downs in the middle of intersections-highways and so on that this needs to be urgently recalled I desperately need help with this i take care of my disabled mother by myself and this…

   NHTSA complaint #11699150 · source
10. Filed Aug 18, 2025140,000 miGAEngine

    The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, an abnormal sound was heard. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found.…

    NHTSA complaint #11681316 · source
11. Filed Jul 25, 202516,000 miOHEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the engine revved up to an abnormally high RPM. The check engine and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that after shifting to park(P), the vehicle failed to turn off with the message “Shift to Park” displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…

    NHTSA complaint #11676114 · source
12. Filed Feb 7, 2025AREngine

    Car started to misfire and sometimes accelerate by itself ended up spending over to 3000 on mechanic and dealership to ended up have to rebuild the ECM because dealership after pay them close to 2000 said the ECM was discontinued so it was nothing they can do about it so my local mechanic ended up sending the ECM to be rebuilt and it worked but after spending over 3000 so this car need to be recalled and reimburse all this money spent

    NHTSA complaint #11641239 · 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