Dodge Common MOT Problems (2026)
Every Dodge model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 9,203 real MOT tests.
Average Dodge MOT pass rate: 84%
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84%
Avg pass rate
16%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Dodge Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates across all tested years
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Common Issues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge Caliber | 34% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 2 | Dodge Nitro | 25% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 3 | Dodge Avenger | 25% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 4 | Dodge Journey | 23% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Dodge Challenger | 14% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion |
Most Reliable Dodge Models
Lowest average fail rates; the Dodge models least likely to have MOT problems
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge Unclassified | 94% | |
| 2 | Dodge Ram | 87% | |
| 3 | Dodge Challenger | 86% | |
| 4 | Dodge Journey | 76% | |
| 5 | Dodge Nitro | 74% |
All Dodge Models by Fail Rate
Every Dodge model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caliber | 2007 | 62% | 37% | |
| Caliber | 2008 | 64% | 35% | |
| Caliber | 2009 | 65% | 33% | |
| Caliber | 2006 | 66% | 32% | |
| Journey | 2010 | 69% | 30% | |
| Journey | 2009 | 73% | 27% | |
| Nitro | 2008 | 74% | 26% | |
| Nitro | 2007 | 73% | 26% | |
| Avenger | 2008 | 73% | 26% | |
| Challenger | 2009 | 74% | 26% | |
| Nitro | 2009 | 75% | 24% | |
| Challenger | 2017 | 76% | 24% | |
| Avenger | 2009 | 69% | 23% | |
| Ram | 2001 | 81% | 19% | |
| Ram | 2012 | 74% | 19% | |
| Ram | 1999 | 81% | 18% | |
| Ram | 1998 | 82% | 18% | |
| Ram | 2007 | 81% | 16% | |
| Challenger | 2010 | 84% | 16% | |
| Challenger | 2014 | 85% | 15% | |
| Unclassified | 2016 | 85% | 15% | |
| Ram | 2010 | 86% | 14% | |
| Ram | 1996 | 81% | 13% | |
| Challenger | 2013 | 87% | 13% | |
| Ram | 2005 | 87% | 12% | |
| Ram | 2006 | 87% | 12% | |
| Ram | 2009 | 88% | 12% | |
| Journey | 2008 | 87% | 12% | |
| Ram | 2004 | 84% | 11% | |
| Ram | 2015 | 89% | 11% | |
| Ram | 2003 | 88% | 10% | |
| Ram | 2017 | 88% | 10% | |
| Ram | 2014 | 89% | 10% | |
| Ram | 1992 | 68% | 9% | |
| Ram | 2002 | 92% | 8% | |
| Challenger | 2012 | 92% | 8% | |
| Ram | 2016 | 93% | 7% | |
| Ram | 2011 | 93% | 7% | |
| Challenger | 2016 | 94% | 6% | |
| Challenger | 2015 | 94% | 6% | |
| Ram | 2018 | 95% | 5% | |
| Ram | 2019 | 95% | 5% | |
| Ram | 1997 | 95% | 5% | |
| Unclassified | 2020 | 96% | 4% | |
| Ram | 1994 | 96% | 4% | |
| Unclassified | 2019 | 95% | 3% | |
| Unclassified | 2017 | 98% | 2% | |
| Unclassified | 2021 | 98% | 1% |
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 component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Dodge diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The Caliber has the highest average fail rate at 34%.
Which Dodge model is the most reliable?
The most reliable Dodge model in our data is the Unclassified with an average MOT pass rate of 94%. View all Dodge models for full reliability data.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Dodge?
The average MOT pass rate for Dodge is 84%, based on 9,203 MOT tests across 7 models. This means about 16% of Dodge cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.
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