Dodge Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 2,096 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 5 Dodge models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Dodge Grand Caravan (683). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Dodge Durango at 0.28 and the lowest is the Dodge Charger at 0.13, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Dodge models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 683 | — | 9.9% | 2016, 2015 and 2008 |
| Dodge Journey | 526 | — | 9.6% | 2009, 2016 and 2015 |
| Dodge Charger | 371 | 0.13 | 9.3% | 2012, 2014 and 2013 |
| Dodge Durango | 328 | 0.28 | 7.1% | 2011, 2014 and 2015 |
| Dodge Challenger | 188 | — | 11.2% | 2010, 2015 and 2009 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dodge have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 2,096 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 5 Dodge models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Dodge Grand Caravan (683). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Dodge Durango at 0.28 and the lowest is the Dodge Charger at 0.13, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Which Dodge models have the most transmission complaints?
the Dodge Grand Caravan (683), the Dodge Journey (526) and the Dodge Charger (371), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Dodge has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Dodge Charger, at 0.13 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration