Dodge Reliability Problems & Engine Ratings

17 Models

262 Engines Rated

33 Generations

67,198 NHTSA Complaints

Engine Ratings Overview

126 recommended 45 caution 91 avoid

Midsize Sedan

2 models

Avenger

2 generations · 11 engines

20002008-2014

3 recommended 6 caution 2 avoid

Stratus

2 generations · 11 engines

20002001-2006

4 recommended 3 caution 4 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

2 models

Charger

3 generations · 16 engines

2006-20102011-20232024-2025

5 recommended 3 caution 8 avoid

Intrepid

1 generation · 8 engines

2000-2004

4 recommended 4 avoid

Compact Sedan

2 models

Dart

1 generation · 5 engines

2013-2016

1 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid

Neon

1 generation · 10 engines

2000-2005

6 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid

Midsize SUV

2 models

Durango

6 generations · 45 engines

20002001200220032004-20092011-2025

24 recommended 2 caution 19 avoid

Journey

1 generation · 13 engines

2009-2020

8 recommended 1 caution 4 avoid

Compact SUV

2 models

Hornet

1 generation · 3 engines

2023-2025

1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Nitro

1 generation · 10 engines

2007-2011

7 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Compact Hatchback

1 model

Caliber

1 generation · 7 engines

2007-2012

3 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid

Pickup

1 model

Dakota

2 generations · 18 engines

2000-20042005-2011

8 recommended 4 caution 6 avoid

Minivan

1 model

Grand Caravan

3 generations · 31 engines

20002001-20072008-2020

13 recommended 6 caution 12 avoid

Midsize Wagon

1 model

Magnum

1 generation · 8 engines

2005-2008

3 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid

Full-Size Truck

1 model

Ram

3 generations · 54 engines

2000-20012002-20082009-2010

34 recommended 7 caution 13 avoid

Full-Size Van

1 model

Sprinter

3 generations · 10 engines

2003-200620072008

1 recommended 4 caution 5 avoid

Sports Car

1 model

Viper

1 generation · 2 engines

2003-2010

1 recommended 1 avoid