Dodge Sport Utility years to avoid
The Dodge Sport Utility years to avoid are 1994 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1978 is the cleanest year on record.
302
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
1978–1994
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Sport Utility years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 250 |
Every Sport Utility year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994avoid | 250 | 0 | |
| 1979 | 52 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Sport Utility years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Sport Utility years to avoid are 1994. The cleanest year on record is 1978.
What is the best year for the Dodge Sport Utility?
By complaint volume, 1978 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sport Utility years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Sport Utility have?
Across all model years, the Sport Utility has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 302 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.