Dodge has 514 recall campaigns across 40 models. A defect is admitted 4.65 years after the car was built on average, and 42.2% of campaigns come five years or later.
What gets recalled on a Dodge
By number of separate campaigns, not by cars affected — one campaign can cover a million vehicles or a thousand.
| System | Campaigns | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11.3% | |
| Electrical System | 9.9% | |
| Air Bags | 8.6% | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8.2% | |
| Power Train | 8% | |
| Seat Belts | 6% | |
| Suspension | 5.6% | |
| Steering | 4.7% |
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year they were announced, so we can measure how quickly Dodge acts once a defect exists.
| Measure | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Average gap | 4.65 years | Between the car being built and the defect being admitted |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 42.2% | Share of campaigns on cars already well used |
| Campaigns on record | 514 | Across 40 models, 1981–2026 |
Across all brands the average is 3.79 years. Faster is better, but a low figure can also mean a young line-up — read it next to the number of campaigns.
Dodge recalls by model
40 Dodge models have campaigns on record. The gap between them is wider than the brand average suggests: on the Hornet a defect is admitted in 0.8 years, on the LANCER it takes 9 — the same company, the same paperwork, 8.2 years of difference.
| Model | Campaigns | Years covered | Most recalled system | Avg gap before admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Caravan | 1984–2008 | Exterior lighting | 5 yrs | |
| Dodge Durango | 1995–2026 | Electrical system | 3.3 yrs | |
| Dodge Ram | 1994–2012 | Exterior lighting | 3.8 yrs | |
| Dodge Dakota | 1987–2012 | Exterior lighting | 5.3 yrs | |
| Dodge Charger | 1983–2026 | Air bags | 3.5 yrs | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1988–2023 | Latches/locks/linkages | 4.7 yrs | |
| Dodge Challenger | 1981–2026 | Air bags | 2.9 yrs | |
| Dodge Stratus | 1995–2006 | Suspension | 6.1 yrs | |
| Dodge Journey | 2009–2023 | Electrical system | 2.4 yrs | |
| Dodge Avenger | 1995–2014 | Exterior lighting | 4.6 yrs | |
| Dodge Neon | 1994–2005 | Exterior lighting | 6.2 yrs | |
| Dodge Intrepid | 1993–2004 | Exterior lighting | 4.9 yrs | |
| Dodge Daytona | 1984–1993 | Suspension | 7.4 yrs | |
| Dodge Viper | 1992–2017 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 5.1 yrs | |
| Dodge ARIES | 1981–1989 | Suspension | 8.3 yrs | |
| Dodge Magnum | 2005–2008 | Air bags | 5.6 yrs | |
| Dodge 600 | 1981–1988 | Suspension | 8.2 yrs | |
| Dodge OMNI | 1981–1990 | Suspension | 8.6 yrs | |
| Dodge Shadow | 1987–1994 | Seats | 7.1 yrs | |
| Dodge Nitro | 2007–2012 | Air bags | 4.2 yrs | |
| Dodge Sprinter | 2003–2026 | Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1.9 yrs | |
| Dodge Monaco | 1981–1992 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 2.9 yrs | |
| Dodge Caliber | 2006–2012 | Seat belts | 3.5 yrs | |
| Dodge Dart | 2013–2016 | Power train | 4 yrs | |
| Dodge Dynasty | 1981–1993 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 1.7 yrs | |
| Dodge LANCER | 1981–1989 | Suspension | 9 yrs | |
| Dodge Hornet | 2023–2026 | Back over prevention | 0.8 yrs | |
| Dodge Spirit | 1989–1995 | Suspension | 6.2 yrs | |
| Dodge DIPLOMAT | 1981–1989 | Vehicle speed control | 1 yrs | |
| Dodge Ramcharger | 1981–1997 | Structure | 1 yrs | |
| Dodge Colt | 1981–1995 | Seat belts | 8.8 yrs | |
| Dodge Stealth | 1991–1996 | Power train | 5.9 yrs | |
| Dodge Raider | 1985–1989 | Seat belts | 5.1 yrs | |
| Dodge Ram Van | 1981–2003 | Power train | 2.8 yrs | |
| Dodge Mirada | 1981–1983 | Vehicle speed control | 0 yrs | |
| Dodge Rampage | 1982–1984 | Suspension | 12 yrs | |
| Dodge Conquest | 1981–1988 | Seat belts | 9 yrs | |
| Dodge Mini Ram | 1984–1988 | Fuel system, gasoline | 0 yrs | |
| Dodge RAM 50 | 1987–1993 | Seat belts | 6 yrs | |
| Dodge Ram Wagon | 1981–2003 | Seats | 0 yrs |
Check your own car
Dodge has 514 campaigns on record across 40 models, but none of them covers a whole model — only a production range inside it, sometimes a few weeks of assembly. So the 514 figure says nothing about any particular Dodge: checking the VIN narrows those 514 down to the handful that touch one car, and shows whether the free fix was already carried out on it.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
Every manufacturer files recalls; what differs is how many and how fast — see where Dodge stands among all makes on record →
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does Dodge have?
514 campaigns across 40 models. On its own the number reflects how many models a brand sells — the response time says more.
Is Dodge slow to admit defects?
On average a Dodge defect is admitted 4.65 years after the car was built, against about 3.79 years across all brands. 42.2% of campaigns come five years or later.
Does a recall mean the car is unsafe?
It means a specific fault was found in a specific production range and must be fixed free of charge. A brand with many campaigns is not automatically worse — sometimes it simply reports faster.
How do I check my own Dodge?
By VIN. Campaigns cover production ranges, so the model alone does not tell you whether your car is affected.
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