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2015 Dodge Dart specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2015 Dodge Dart or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.

Horsepower
160–184 hp
Combined MPG
25–32
Recalls
6
Schedule covers
150k miles

2015 Dodge Dart specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2015 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Body Style
Four-door sedan
Assembly Plant
Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois
EPA Vehicle Class
Mid-size
Introduction date
May 2012 as a 2013 Model
Body/chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive (FWD)
Construction
High-strength steel unibody
Engines17 specs
2.0-liter Tigershark I-41.4-liter turbocharged MultiAir I-42.4-liter MultiAir 2 Tigershark I-4
AvailabilityStandard — SEStandard – AeroStandard — SXT, Limited and GT
Type and DescriptionInline four-cylinder, dual overhead cam variable-valve timing (VVT), 16 valves with multiport fuel injectionInline turbocharged four-cylinder, liquid-cooledInline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement1,995 cc1,368 cc2,360 cc
Bore x Stroke88 X 8272 X 8488 X 97
Valve SystemDOHC, VVT, four valves per cylinder (16 total)SOHC with MultiAir, four valves per cylinder (16 total)SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total)
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnlessSequential, multiport, electronic, returnlessSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum block and cylinder headIron block, aluminum cylinder headAluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio10.2:19.8:110:1
Power (SAE net — estimated)160 bhp (119 kW) @ 6,400 rpm160 bhp (119 kW) @ 5,500 rpm184 bhp (138 kW) @ 6,250 rpm
Torque (SAE net — estimated)148 lb.-ft. (200 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm184 lb.-ft. (250 N•m) @ 2,500-4,000 rpm174lb.-ft. (200 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,750 rpm6,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 Octane, E85 flex fuelUnleaded regular, 87 octane accepted; Unleaded premium, 93 octane preferredUnleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity5.0 qt. / 4.7-liter4.0 qt. / 3.8 liter5.0 qt. / 4.7 liter
Coolant Capacity7.1 qt. / 6.7-liter6.0 qt. / 5.7 liter7.1 qt. / 6.7 liter
Emission ControlsSingle catalyst, dual-heated oxygen sensors (1 upstream, one mid catalyst) (a)Single catalytic converter, heated wide-band lambda sensor upstream and mid catalyst heated oxygen sensor (b)Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor (c)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)25/36/29 — manual; 24/34/27 — automatic28/41/32 — manual; 28/40/32 — automatic, dual dry clutch transmission (DDCT)22/35/27 SXT/Limited models - manual; 23/33/27 GT model — manual; 23/35/27 – SXT/Limited models - automatic; 22/31/26 GT model — automatic
Engine Assembly PlantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 4 emissions requirements, plus PZEV and SULEV30 requirements in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. (b) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements and LEV II requirements in California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. (c) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 4 emission requirements, plus PZEV and SULEV30 requirements when equipped with automatic transmission in California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.

Transaxle11 specs
C635 six-speed manual6F24 six-speed automatic overdriveC635 six-speed dual dry clutch transmission (DDCT)
AvailabilityStandard with 2.0-liter, 1.4-liter and 2.4-liter enginesOptional with 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter enginesOptional with 1.4-liter engine
DescriptionSix-speed, fully synchronized, FWD, manual transmissionSix-speed, FWD, electronically controlled, automatic overdriveSix-speed, FWD, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with dual dry clutch technology
1st3.904.644.15
2nd2.112.832.26
3rd1.361.811.44
4th0.971.390.97
5th0.751.000.75
6th0.620.770.62
Reverse4.03.294.0
Final-drive Ratio4.11 with 1.4-liter engine3.20 with 2.0-liter engine and 2.4-liter engine (3.51 GT Model 2.4-liter engine)3.83 with 1.4-liter engine – Aero
Overall Top-gear2.54 with 1.4-liter engine2.46 with 2.0-liter engine and 2.4-liter engine (2.70 GT Model 2.4-liter engine)2.37 with 1.4-liter engine – Aero
Suspension2 specs
Front
Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear
Multi-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers and Rallye, Limited and GT models add link-type stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric, dual pinion
Overall Ratio
15:1 (12.76:1 GT Model)
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
36.5 ft. (17-in. wheels); 37.7 ft. (18-in. wheels)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.3 (17-in. wheels); 3.0 (18-in. wheels)
Brakes11 specs
Availability
Standard
Power-assist Type
Single 11-in. diaphragm vacuum
Front: Size and Type (mm)
305 X 28 vented rotors with 60mm single piston floating caliper
Front: Swept Area (Total Front), sq. in. (sq. cm)
64.0397 (413.1587)
Rear: Size and Type (mm)
264 X 10 solid rotors with 38mm single piston floating caliper
Rear: Swept Area (Total Rear), sq. in. (sq. cm)
39.4591 (254.575)
Parking Brake Type
Rear caliper integrated park brake system
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Dimensions and capacities15 specs
Dimensions, in. (mm): Wheelbase
106.40 (2,703)
Dimensions, in. (mm): Track, Front
61.7 (1,568)
Dimensions, in. (mm): Track, Rear
61.6 (1,565)
Dimensions, in. (mm): Overall Length
183.9 (4,672)
Dimensions, in. (mm): Overall Width
72.0 (1,830)
Dimensions, in. (mm): Overall Height
57.7 (1,465)
Aero Cd
0.285
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter): Aero
13.2 (50)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter): SE, SXT, Limited, Rallye
14.2 (54)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter): GT
15.8 (60)
Towing Capabilities, lbs. (kg): 2.0-liter automatic transmission
1,000 (454)
Towing Capabilities, lbs. (kg): 2.4-liter automatic transmission
1,000 (454)
Curb Weight, (with fuel) lbs.: 2.0-liter gasoline engine
3,122 (manual); 3,172 (automatic)
Curb Weight, (with fuel) lbs.: 1.4-liter gasoline engine
3,081 (manual); 3,137 (automatic, DDCT)
Curb Weight, (with fuel) lbs.: 2.4-liter gasoline engine
3,165 (manual); 3,215 (automatic)
Accommodations17 specs
Seating Capacity — front/rear
2/3
EPA Total Interior Passenger Volume, cu. ft. (cu m)
97.2 (2.75)
Front, in. (mm): Head Room without Sunroof
38.6 (980)
Front, in. (mm): Head Room with Sunroof
37.4 (950)
Front, in. (mm): Leg Room
42.2 (1,071)
Front, in. (mm): Shoulder Room
58.2 (1,477)
Front, in. (mm): Hip Room
54.8 (1,393)
Front, in. (mm): Seat Travel
10.32 (260)
Front, in. (mm): EPA Front Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu m)
54.8 (1.55)
Rear, in. (mm): Headroom without Sunroof
37.0 (940)
Rear, in. (mm): Legroom
35.2 (895)
Rear, in. (mm): Shoulder Room
56.1 (1,425)
Rear, in. (mm): Hip Room
52.6 (1,337)
Rear, in. (mm): Knee Clearance
1.2 (30.2)
Rear, in. (mm): EPA Rear Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu m)
42.4 (1.2)
Cargo: Trunk Lift-over Height
29.7 (710)
Cargo: SAE Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu m)
13.1 (0.37)
Wheels24 specs
standard on SE
AvailabilityStandard on SE
Type and MaterialSteel wheel with Tech Silver painted wheel cover
Size16 x 7
standard on Aero
AvailabilityStandard on Aero
Type and MaterialCast-aluminum, Tech Silver painted
Size16 x 7
standard on SXT
AvailabilityStandard on SXT
Type and MaterialCast-aluminum, Tech Silver painted
Size16 x 7
standard on Limited
AvailabilityStandard on Limited
Type and MaterialCast-aluminum, Satin Silver painted
Size17 x 7.5
standard on Rallye
AvailabilityStandard on Rallye
Type and MaterialCast-aluminum, Hyper Black (Late Introduction Cast-aluminum, Granite Crystal)
Size17 x 7.5
optional on Limited
AvailabilityOptional on Limited
Type and MaterialCast-aluminum, polished
Size17 x 7.5
standard on GT
AvailabilityStandard on GT
Type and MaterialCast-aluminum, Satin Silver painted
Size18 x 7.5
optional on GT
AvailabilityOptional on GT
Type and MaterialCast-Aluminum, Hyper Black
Size18 x 7.5
Tires4 specs
standard on SE, Aero, SXToptional on SEstandard on Limited; Optional on Rallyeoptional Rallye, Limitedstandard on GT
AvailabilityStandard on SE, Aero, SXTOptional on SEStandard on Limited; Optional on RallyeOptional Rallye, LimitedStandard on GT
Size and Type205/55 R16, All Season205/55 R16, All Season225/45 R17, All Season225/45 R17, All Season225/40 R18, All Season
ModelKumho Solus KH25Continental Conti ProContactKumho Solus KH25Yokohama Avid S34Yokohama
Revs per Mile (km)836808831830804

Source: 2015 Dodge Dart Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2015 Dodge Dart fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2015 Dodge Dart at 25–32 MPG combined; the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo (FWD) is the most efficient and the 2.4L 4-cylinder (FWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Dart Aero1.4L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed manual · FWD28MPG39MPG32MPG$2,400279
Dart Aero1.4L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (AM6) · FWD28MPG38MPG32MPG$2,400280
Dart1.4L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (AM6) · FWD27MPG36MPG30MPG$2,600292
Dart2.0L 4-cylinder6-speed manual · FWD25MPG35MPG29MPG$2,150309
Dart2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automatic · FWD23MPG34MPG27MPG$2,300328
Dart GT2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed automatic · FWD22MPG31MPG25MPG$2,500350
Dart2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed manual · FWD22MPG34MPG27MPG$2,300334
Dart GT2.4L 4-cylinder6-speed manual · FWD23MPG33MPG26MPG$2,400336
Dart2.0L 4-cylinderFFV6-speed automatic · FWD24MPG33MPG27MPG$2,300327

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2015 Dodge Dart wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
SEStandard
205/55R16Kumho Solus KH25
16 × 7 in, steel
all-season
Aero and SXTStandard
205/55R16Kumho Solus KH25
16 × 7 in, cast aluminum
all-season
SEOptional
205/55R16Continental Conti ProContact
16 × 7 in, steel
all-season
LimitedStandard
225/45R17Kumho Solus KH25
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
all-season
RallyeOptional
225/45R17Kumho Solus KH25
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
all-season
Rallye and LimitedOptional
225/45R17Yokohama Avid S34
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
all-season
GTStandard
225/40R18Yokohama
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
all-season
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Depending on equipment the manual describes a compact spare, a full-size spare, a limited-use spare or a tire service kit with no spare; the placard shows which.
Lug nut torque
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2015 Dodge Dart Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2015 Dodge Dart maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary
  • Inspect brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace the cabin/air conditioning filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect CV joint boots
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary
Inspect brake linings, parking brake function
Additional Maintenance
Replace the cabin/air conditioning filter
Replace the engine air cleaner filter
Replace the spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine).**
Replace the spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L engine).**
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L turbo automatic) if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (2.0L, 2.4L engines only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or while towing a trailer, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, or in a commercial fleet
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary
Replace the timing belt (1.4L Turbo Engine)

Once a month or before a long trip

  • Check engine oil level
  • Check windshield washer fluid level
  • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and brake master cylinder as needed
  • Check function of all interior and exterior lights

At every oil change

  • Change engine oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions

Severe duty, all models

  • Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine RPM's

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2015 Dodge Dart fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)2.0L/2.4L engines14.2 gal54 L
Cooling system2.0L and 2.4L engine (Mopar OAT antifreeze/engine coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)7.2 qt6.8 L
1.4L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)S13.2 gal50 L
Engine oil with filterTurbo engine (SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API certified)4 qt3.8 L
Cooling systemTurbo engine (Mopar OAT antifreeze/engine coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)5.8 qt5.5 L
2.4L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)GT models only15.8 gal60 L
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-20, API certified5.5 qt5.2 L
2.0L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-20, API certified5 qt4.7 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
Mopar OAT (Organic Additive Technology) antifreeze/coolant, 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula, or equivalentMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil1.4L turbo engine
SAE 5W-40 API certified syntheticMS-12991
Mopar
Engine oil2.0L and 2.4L engines
SAE 0W-20 API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission (gearbox)1.4L turbo engine, if equipped
Mopar C Series manual and dual dry clutch transmission fluid or equivalent
Mopar C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission (control system)1.4L turbo engine, if equipped
Mopar C Series DDCT SAE 75W hydraulic fluid or equivalent
Mopar C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic Fluid
Automatic transmission2.0L and 2.4L engines, if equipped
Mopar SP-IV automatic transmission fluid or equivalent
Mopar SP-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual transmissionif equipped
Mopar C Series manual and dual dry clutch transmission fluid
Mopar C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
1.4L turbo engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (91 or higher for optimum performance and fuel economy)
Up to 10% (E10)
2.0L and 2.4L engines
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 10% (E10)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the pressurized coolant bottle filled to the MAX level.
  • Engine oil capacities are with filter.
  • Do not use gasoline containing methanol or more than 10% ethanol; E85 is not for this non-flex-fuel vehicle.
  • Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2015 Dodge Dart recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Dodge Dart: 6 recall campaigns, 534 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Dodge Dart 4 Dr FWD
10.7% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (6)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftOctober 9, 2025 · Campaign 25V674000

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.

Risk: A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 19V293 will need to have the new remedy completed. Dealers will replace the shifter cable assembly and install a cap, free of charge. Interim notification letters, explaining the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025.

Campaign 25V674000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: automatic transmissionApril 11, 2019 · Campaign 19V293000

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.

Risk: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 19V293000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentDecember 21, 2017 · Campaign 17V824000

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.

Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Fix: 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…

Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: softwareFebruary 26, 2016 · Campaign 16V113000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured July 25, 2015, to December 16, 2015 and equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission. Additionally included are certain 2015 Dodge Dart vehicles similarly equipped and brought in for dealer service between September 15, 2015 and January 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the powertrain control module that monitors the engine torque output may be missing a backup layer of software.

Risk: Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S10.

Campaign 16V113000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)August 25, 2015 · Campaign 15V542000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dodge Dart vehicles manufactured February 24, 2012, to June 16, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience failure of the transmission control module (TCM), causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

Risk: If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TCM and bracket, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on October 14, 2015. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R42.

Campaign 15V542000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsDecember 17, 2014 · Campaign 14V800000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge Dart Aero vehicles manufactured August 24, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a premium instrument cluster and Lowline Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light may not illuminate when low tire pressure is detected. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire pressure monitoring systems."

Risk: A malfunctioning TPMS light will not notify an owner of an improperly inflated tire. An improperly inflated tire may experience a complete loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the vehicles from a lowline TPMS to a highline TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P76.

Campaign 14V800000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
534
Crashes
32
Fires
7
Injuries
23
  • Power train186
  • Engine141
  • Electrical system118
  • Unknown or other95
  • Service brakes68
  • Steering34
  • Fuel/propulsion system26
  • Vehicle speed control26

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Dart. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2015 Dodge Dart owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2015 model year.

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Great Lakes owner notes

What counts on a 2015 Dodge Dart from Michigan to Tennessee

Lake-effect squalls, roads soaked in brine, potholes that open with every thaw and long Appalachian grades: driving in the Great Lakes states asks a lot of tires, batteries and undersides. These notes take the 2015 Dart figures above and flag the ones that carry the most weight in Ohio.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2015 Dodge Dart fluids table lists SAE 5W-40 (1.4L turbo) and SAE 0W-20 (2.0L and 2.4L), with 4 qt (1.4L turbo), 5 qt (2.0L) and 5.5 qt (2.4L) per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Starting in single digits

Battery care in this schedule: inspect it and clean and tighten the terminals as required at each oil change. A battery that bakes through a Nashville or Memphis summer ages faster, then gets found out by the first hard freeze. Have it load-tested in fall rather than waiting for a slow crank.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

This model year was built with front-wheel drive only. On an icy grade, smooth throttle beats wheelspin, and winter tires do more for a front-wheel drive vehicle than any other change. When lake-effect snow turns an interstate white in minutes, leave several car lengths more than usual and let the vehicles with driven wheels at both ends sort themselves out ahead of you.

Mountain roads in the schedule

The schedule shortens the automatic transmission fluid interval for frequent driving on mountain roads, rough or unpaved roads, short trips or heavy hot-weather traffic, first at 60,000 miles. Daily driving in southern West Virginia or eastern Kentucky checks more than one of those boxes, so treat the shorter interval as the normal one there.

Hot-weather intervals

Hot-weather driving moves automatic transmission fluid service earlier in this schedule, from 50,000 miles. The northern half of the region rarely triggers it, but a Dart that spends July on I-40 across Tennessee, or towing on a humid afternoon, is a fair candidate for the shorter interval.

Filters for dust and pollen

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Fuel grade and winter reserve

Fuel requirement: 87 octane (91 recommended). In winter, keeping the tank above half is a sensible habit across the Great Lakes states, because lake-effect pileups and mountain snow on I-64 or I-77 can leave traffic stopped for hours, and fuel is your heat.

Each spec in these notes is pulled from the tables above. The commentary on salt, snow, potholes and grades is general guidance for the Great Lakes states; the owner's manual remains the authority.

2015 Dodge Dart questions

How much oil does the 2015 Dodge Dart take?

With a filter change: 1.4L turbo engine (SAE 5W-40 synthetic, API certified), 4 qt / 3.8 L; 2.0L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5 qt / 4.7 L; and 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2015 Dodge Dart use?

1.4L turbo engine: SAE 5W-40 API certified synthetic (MS-12991); 2.0L and 2.4L engines: SAE 0W-20 API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2015 Dodge Dart?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary; inspect brake linings, parking brake function; replace the cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2015 Dodge Dart owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2015 Dodge Dart get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Dodge Dart at 25–32 MPG combined, depending on the version. 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, 6-speed manual, FWD: 28 city / 39 highway / 32 combined; 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, Automatic (AM6), FWD: 28 city / 38 highway / 32 combined; 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, Automatic (AM6), FWD: 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined; 2.0L 4-cylinder, 6-speed manual, FWD: 25 city / 35 highway / 29 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 6-speed automatic, FWD: 23 city / 34 highway / 27 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2015 Dodge Dart use?

Factory tire sizes: 205/55R16 (SE, Aero and SXT); 225/45R17 (Limited, Rallye, Rallye and Limited); 225/40R18 (GT). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

Does the 2015 Dodge Dart have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Dodge Dart. The most recent: Power train: automatic transmission (October 2025), Power train: automatic transmission (April 2019), and Equipment (December 2017). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2015 Dodge Dart?

Owners have filed 534 complaints about the 2015 Dodge Dart with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (186), engine (141), and electrical system (118). 32 complaints involved a crash and 7 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2015 Dodge Dart's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2015 Dodge Dart is 5 out of 5 stars (Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD: 5). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.