Dodge Dodge Truck years to avoid
The Dodge Dodge Truck years to avoid are 1999, 1996, 2001, 1998, 1994 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1985 is the cleanest year on record.
454
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
1967–2003
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Dodge Truck years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 70 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 49 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 48 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 42 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 32 |
Every Dodge Truck year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2001avoid | 48 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 | |
| 1999avoid | 70 | 0 | |
| 1998avoid | 42 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 29 | 0 | |
| 1996avoid | 49 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 26 | 0 | |
| 1994avoid | 32 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 18 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 20 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 14 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1970 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1969 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Dodge Truck years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Dodge Truck years to avoid are 1999, 1996, 2001, 1998, 1994. The cleanest year on record is 1985.
What is the best year for the Dodge Dodge Truck?
By complaint volume, 1985 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Dodge Truck years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Dodge Truck have?
Across all model years, the Dodge Truck has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 454 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.