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Reliability Database

Dodge

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 72,717 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

19 Models
101 Engines Rated
29 Generations
72,717 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
57 recommended 9 caution 35 avoid

Compact Sedan

6 models
Caliber
1 generation · 2 engines
2007-2012
1 recommended 1 avoid
Dakota
2 generations · 9 engines
2000-20042005-2011
5 recommended 4 avoid
Dodge Truck
4 generations · 4 engines
2000200120022003
2 caution 2 avoid
Neon
1 generation · 4 engines
2000-2005
3 recommended 1 avoid
Nitro
1 generation · 2 engines
2007-2011
2 avoid
Ram
3 generations · 23 engines
2000-20012002-20082009-2010
18 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid

Midsize Sedan

4 models
Avenger
1 generation · 3 engines
2008-2014
1 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
Dart
1 generation · 2 engines
2013-2016
1 recommended 1 avoid
Magnum
1 generation · 8 engines
2005-2008
5 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid
Stratus
1 generation · 3 engines
2001-2006
2 recommended 1 avoid

Sports Car

2 models
Charger
3 generations · 6 engines
2006-20102011-20232024-2025
2 recommended 4 avoid
Viper
1 generation · 2 engines
2003-2010
1 recommended 1 avoid

Van

2 models
Sprinter
1 generation · 3 engines
2003-2006
1 recommended 2 avoid
Van
1 generation · 1 engine
2000
1 caution

Full-Size SUV

1 model
Durango
2 generations · 7 engines
2004-20092011-2025
3 recommended 4 avoid

Minivan

1 model
Grand Caravan
2 generations · 10 engines
2001-20072008-2020
7 recommended 3 avoid

Compact SUV

1 model
Hornet
1 generation · 1 engine
2023-2025
1 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

1 model
Intrepid
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2004
2 recommended 1 avoid

Midsize SUV

1 model
Journey
1 generation · 8 engines
2009-2020
5 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid
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