Dodge Common MOT Problems (2026)
Dodge models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 8,731 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Dodge MOT pass rate: 84%
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Avg pass rate
16%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Dodge Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge Caliber | 35% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 2 | Dodge Journey | 28% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Dodge Nitro | 25% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 4 | Dodge Ram | 11% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues |
Most Reliable Dodge Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge Ram | 87% | |
| 2 | Dodge Nitro | 74% | |
| 3 | Dodge Journey | 72% | |
| 4 | Dodge Caliber | 64% |
All Dodge Models by Fail Rate
Every Dodge model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
Dodge MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Dodge cars?
The most common MOT problems on Dodge cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Dodge diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Dodge models with at least 1,000 tests, the Dodge Caliber has the highest average fail rate at 35%.
Which Dodge model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Dodge Ram has the best MOT record of the Dodge models with at least 1,000 tests: 87% of its 2,595 MOT tests ended in a pass and 11% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Dodge?
The average MOT pass rate for Dodge is 84%, based on 8,731 MOT tests across 6 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 16% of MOT tests on Dodge cars ended in a fail.
Dodge Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Dodge model
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