Dodge Pickup Problems by Year
Dodge Pickup years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Pickup year: 1995, 1996, 1998. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1996 Pickup: 26 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1995 Pickup: 23 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Pickup: 15 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 Pickup: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 Pickup: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Pickup: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge Pickup problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Dodge Pickup model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Pickup | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2001 Pickup | 3 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2000 Pickup | 3 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 1999 Pickup | 6 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 1998 Pickup | 15 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Pickup | 2 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1996 Pickup | 26 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Pickup | 23 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Pickup years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (23), 1996 (26), 1998 (15) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Pickup year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Pickup?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 14 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Pickup have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.