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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Dodge-wide stats: Dodge reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Dodge F-150 might be solid while the DodgeFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Dodge Models (24)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Dodge Intrepid
(1987–2004) high severity8,078 complaintsCrash rate: 5.5%Severity: 152860
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Dodge Caravan
(1984–2020) high severity14,268 complaintsCrash rate: 6.5%Severity: 85299
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Dodge Neon
(1993–2005) high severity4,954 complaintsCrash rate: 13.3%Severity: 51514
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Dodge Stratus
(1992–2007) high severity3,617 complaintsCrash rate: 8.1%Severity: 34748
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Dodge Ram
(1981–2010) high severity5,481 complaintsCrash rate: 11.0%Severity: 34378
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Dodge Stealth
(1991–1997) high severity300 complaintsCrash rate: 3.0%Severity: 10713
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Dodge Ram Van
(1989–2003) high severity304 complaintsCrash rate: 7.9%Severity: 8841
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Dodge Dakota
(1985–2011) high severity9,233 complaintsCrash rate: 7.5%Severity: 5216
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Dodge Magnum
(2003–2009) high severity1,579 complaintsCrash rate: 5.0%Severity: 4540
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Dodge Caliber
(2006–2012) high severity2,916 complaintsCrash rate: 5.8%Severity: 3903
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Dodge Ram 1500
(1991–2014) high severity15,438 complaintsCrash rate: 7.4%Severity: 3531
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Dodge Avenger
(1995–2015) high severity4,731 complaintsCrash rate: 7.6%Severity: 2608
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Dodge Nitro
(2005–2012) high severity1,633 complaintsCrash rate: 3.5%Severity: 2363
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Dodge Ram 3500
(1991–2012) high severity3,815 complaintsCrash rate: 6.3%Severity: 2341
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Dodge Ram 2500
(1991–2012) high severity8,092 complaintsCrash rate: 5.7%Severity: 2332
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Dodge Dart
(2012–2016) high severity3,584 complaintsCrash rate: 6.1%Severity: 933
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Dodge Grand Caravan
(1985–2020) high severity18,760 complaintsCrash rate: 3.0%Severity: 888
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Dodge Durango
(1997–2026) high severity19,202 complaintsCrash rate: 4.9%Severity: 548
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Dodge Journey
(2007–2020) high severity7,886 complaintsCrash rate: 4.4%Severity: 496
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Dodge Sprinter
(2003–2007) high severity115 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 307
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Dodge Viper
(1993–2015) high severity85 complaintsCrash rate: 10.6%Severity: 207
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Dodge Charger
(1984–2026)8,153 complaintsCrash rate: 4.6%Severity: 177
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Dodge Challenger
(1981–2023)2,360 complaintsCrash rate: 7.2%Severity: 67
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Dodge Hornet
(2023–2025)143 complaintsCrash rate: 6.3%Severity: 58
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Most Common Dodge Problems
Components most reported across all Dodge models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16,128 | 1.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 9,586 | 16.7% |
| ENGINE | 7,340 | 1.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 6,774 | 4.0% |
| STEERING | 6,231 | 5.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5,768 | 3.2% |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5,059 | 5.4% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4,617 | 0.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3,396 | 1.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3,254 | 12.1% |
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