Dodge problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 10,548 safety complaints with NHTSA about Dodge vehicles in our database, and Dodge has issued 191 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
10,548
Recalls
191
Models
35

Dodge models with the most complaints

  • Grand Caravan · worst year 2016
    2,504 complaints
  • Durango · worst year 2014
    2,128 complaints
  • Journey · worst year 2015
    1,571 complaints
  • Charger · worst year 2014
    1,115 complaints
  • Dart · worst year 2013
    728 complaints
  • RAM 1500 · worst year 2012
    591 complaints
  • Challenger · worst year 2019
    506 complaints
  • Avenger · worst year 2013
    423 complaints
  • Caliber · worst year 2007
    233 complaints
  • RAM 2500 · worst year 2006
    153 complaints
  • Nitro · worst year 2008
    126 complaints
  • RAM 3500 · worst year 2012
    92 complaints
  • Charger EV · worst year 2025
    65 complaints
  • Hornet · worst year 2024
    54 complaints
  • Hornet Phev · worst year 2024
    51 complaints

All Dodge models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Dodge Grand Caravan2005–20202,504312016
Dodge Durango2005–20262,128462014
Dodge Journey2008–20201,571222015
Dodge Charger2006–20271,115402014
Dodge Dart2012–2016728112013
Dodge RAM 15002005–2014591162012
Dodge Challenger2008–2023506302019
Dodge Avenger2008–201442382013
Dodge Caliber2007–201223352007
Dodge RAM 25002005–2012153102006
Dodge Nitro2007–201212662008
Dodge RAM 35002005–201292172012
Dodge Charger EV2024–20266532025
Dodge Hornet2023–20255472024
Dodge Hornet Phev20245112024
Dodge Magnum2005–20084842005
Dodge Dakota2005–20114410—
Dodge RAM2005–2011277—
Dodge Caravan2005–2017244—
Dodge Sprinter 25002005–2009165—
Dodge Sprinter 35002005–2012126—
Dodge Viper2005–2015113—
Dodge Stratus2005–200681—
Dodge DURANGO1202361—
Dodge Neon200540—
Dodge Sprinter200740—
Dodge RAM 55002008–2012212—
Dodge Journey AWD201011—
Dodge Viper Coupe2006–201613—
Dodge 5500201101—
Dodge Charger Police2011–201401—
Dodge Grand Caravan SE2005–200701—
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT200601—
Dodge RAM 45002008–2012012—
Dodge Redundant RAM 3500201002—

Recent Dodge recalls

  • Recall 26V528000Aug 13, 202674,578 vehicles

    Risk: A damaged rear spoiler may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V531000Aug 13, 2026844,027 vehicles

    Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V510000Aug 6, 202648,777 vehicles

    Risk: A seat belt that does not retract may fail to restrain properly an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V262000Apr 23, 202620,271 vehicles

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V876000Dec 17, 202586 vehicles

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V846000Dec 9, 20255,974 vehicles

    Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V674000Oct 9, 2025298,439 vehicles

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

  • Recall 25V574000Sep 4, 202575 vehicles

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V552000Aug 26, 2025219,577 vehicles

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V389000Jun 12, 20258,390 vehicles

    Risk: A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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. Methodology