Dodge problems
Owners have filed 153,749 complaints about Dodge vehicles with NHTSA, spread across 132 models.
153,749
Complaints
132
Models
9,286
Crashes reported
4,234
Fires reported
Every Dodge model
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango | 1997–2026 | 19,338 | 2000 | Suspension |
| Grand Caravan | 1985–2020 | 18,883 | 2008 | Electrical System |
| RAM 1500 | 1991–2014 | 16,087 | 2005 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Caravan | 1984–2017 | 14,200 | 1997 | Brakes |
| Dakota | 1985–2011 | 9,236 | 2002 | Suspension |
| RAM 2500 | 1991–2012 | 8,415 | 2003 | Steering |
| Charger | 1970–2026 | 8,167 | 2011 | Electrical System |
| Intrepid | 1987–2004 | 8,078 | 1995 | Engine & Cooling |
| Journey | 2007–2020 | 7,994 | 2009 | Electrical System |
| RAM | 1976–2010 | 5,489 | 1995 | Brakes |
| Neon | 1993–2005 | 4,954 | 1995 | Engine & Cooling |
| Avenger | 1995–2015 | 4,737 | 2012 | Electrical System |
| RAM 3500 | 1991–2012 | 4,040 | 2004 | Steering |
| Dart | 1966–2016 | 3,702 | 2012 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Stratus | 1992–2007 | 3,617 | 1996 | Engine & Cooling |
| Caliber | 2006–2012 | 2,919 | 2007 | Suspension |
| Challenger | 1970–2023 | 2,382 | 2014 | Electrical System |
| Nitro | 2005–2012 | 1,635 | 2007 | Electrical System |
| Magnum | 2003–2009 | 1,580 | 2005 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Dynasty | 1988–1997 | 626 | — | Brakes |
| Spirit | 1989–2002 | 603 | 1994 | Engine & Cooling |
| Shadow | 1986–1999 | 598 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| RAM Quad CAB | 2001–2003 | 561 | 2002 | Body & Structure |
| Dodge Truck | 1973–2003 | 454 | 2003 | Suspension |
| Journey AWD | 2009–2010 | 410 | — | Electrical System |
| Nitro 4X4 | 2007–2009 | 342 | — | Electrical System |
| Colt | 1982–1996 | 328 | — | Seat Belts |
| RAM VAN | 1989–2003 | 304 | 1999 | Electrical System |
| Stealth | 1991–1997 | 300 | 1993 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| VAN | 1976–2002 | 256 | 2000 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Dodge | 1964–2002 | 204 | 1999 | Suspension |
| Sprinter 2500 | 2001–2013 | 189 | 2008 | Airbags |
| RAM Pickup | 1992–2003 | 183 | 2003 | Body & Structure |
| Daytona | 1984–1993 | 165 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| Caliber AWD | 2007–2008 | 151 | — | Suspension |
| Nitro 4X2 | 2007–2009 | 150 | — | Electrical System |
| B250 | 1981–1998 | 134 | 1994 | Brakes |
| Pickup | 1976–2002 | 133 | 1996 | Brakes |
| Charger EV | 2024–2026 | 130 | — | Electrical System |
| Sprinter | 2003–2007 | 115 | 2004 | Airbags |
| RAM 5500 | 2008–2012 | 114 | 2012 | Steering |
| Sprinter 3500 | 2004–2012 | 113 | 2008 | Airbags |
| Durango 4X4 | 2007–2009 | 109 | — | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Hornet | 2023–2025 | 89 | — | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Stratus Coupe | 2001–2005 | 87 | 2001 | Body & Structure |
| Hornet Phev | 2024–2024 | 87 | — | Electrical System |
| Viper | 1993–2015 | 85 | — | Body & Structure |
| Monaco | 1977–1992 | 81 | — | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Quad | 1998–2002 | 64 | 2001 | Body & Structure |
| Aries | 1981–1989 | 63 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| B Series | 1976–1998 | 62 | 1998 | Electrical System |
| Charger AWD | 2007–2010 | 62 | 2008 | Engine & Cooling |
| Lancer | 1985–2002 | 59 | — | Fuel & Propulsion |
| B350 | 1988–2000 | 59 | — | Tires |
| RAM 4500 | 2008–2012 | 53 | 2012 | Steering |
| SRT-4 | 2005–2005 | 48 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| RAM Wagon | 1991–2002 | 44 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| RAM Club CAB | 1998–2002 | 39 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Omni | 1985–1990 | 38 | — | Body & Structure |
| Charger Police | 2011–2014 | 38 | — | Fuel & Propulsion |
| RAM 50 | 1985–1991 | 36 | — | Seat Belts |
| Raider | 1986–1989 | 36 | — | Seat Belts |
| W250 | 1983–1994 | 34 | — | Brakes |
| B150 | 1981–2001 | 34 | — | Steering |
| Mini RAM VAN | 1984–1999 | 33 | — | Electrical System |
| Ramcharger | 1979–1991 | 30 | — | Tires |
| Colt Vista | 1985–2001 | 29 | — | Brakes |
| D250 | 1987–1990 | 27 | — | Brakes |
Dodge model years to avoid
Graded D or F against the other years of their own model.
2002 Dodge Dakota
946 complaints · suspension
1995 Dodge RAM
852 complaints · brakes
2000 Dodge Durango
1,471 complaints · suspension
1996 Dodge RAM
905 complaints · brakes
1998 Dodge RAM
644 complaints · brakes
2012 Dodge Dart
1,533 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
1994 Dodge RAM
623 complaints · brakes
2014 Dodge Challenger
214 complaints · electrical system
2005 Dodge RAM 1500
1,630 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
1995 Dodge Neon
1,415 complaints · engine & cooling
2004 Dodge Durango
1,420 complaints · engine & cooling
2000 Dodge Dakota
1,096 complaints · suspension
2012 Dodge Avenger
837 complaints · other & unspecified
2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe
39 complaints · body & structure
2004 Dodge RAM 1500
1,369 complaints · airbags