Dodge Pickup years to avoid
The Dodge Pickup years to avoid are 1996, 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2002 is the cleanest year on record.
133
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1976–2002
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Pickup years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 43 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 37 |
Every Pickup year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 21 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1996avoid | 43 | 1 | |
| 1995avoid | 37 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 10 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Pickup years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Pickup years to avoid are 1996, 1995. The cleanest year on record is 2002.
What is the best year for the Dodge Pickup?
By complaint volume, 2002 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Pickup years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Pickup have?
Across all model years, the Pickup has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 133 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.