Dodge Reliability Problems & Engine Ratings

19 Models

215 Engines Rated

29 Generations

63,551 NHTSA Complaints

Engine Ratings Overview

110 recommended 36 caution 69 avoid

Midsize Sedan

2 models

Avenger

1 generation · 9 engines

2008-2014

2 recommended 5 caution 2 avoid

Stratus

1 generation · 5 engines

2001-2006

2 recommended 2 caution 1 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

Full-Size Truck

2 models

Dodge Truck

4 generations · 97 complaints

2000200120022003

Ram

3 generations · 54 engines

2000-20012002-20082009-2010

34 recommended 7 caution 13 avoid

Midsize SUV

2 models

Durango

2 generations · 23 engines

2004-20092011-2025

15 recommended 1 caution 7 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

2 generations · 22 engines

2001-20072008-2020

10 recommended 4 caution 8 avoid

Midsize Wagon

1 model

Magnum

1 generation · 8 engines

2005-2008

3 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid

Full-Size Van

1 model

Sprinter

1 generation · 2 engines

2003-2006

2 avoid

Van

1 model

Van

1 generation · 40 complaints

2000

Sports Car

1 model

Viper

1 generation · 2 engines

2003-2010

1 recommended 1 avoid