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ProblemsByVinDODGE / BODY
79 model-year entries · 2005–2023
Dodge body problems
1,103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Dodge vehicles for body issues.
2 active recall campaigns. See body across all makes →
Complaints
1,103
Recalls
2
Year-models
79
Avg fix
$1,500
28crashes
8fires
60injuries
1fatality
Editorial perspective by Tony Marino · Domestic and Mopar specialist
Look — Dodge's body and structural story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 1,103 complaints across 79 year-model entries from 2005 to 2023. Not a small number. 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan leads the list, but the same issue shows up across multiple years on the same platform. 1 fatality report on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Dodge vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Repair exposure averages $1,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. Across the 577 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 77,708 miles. For trucks especially, get under it with a flashlight. Frame rust on rust-belt vehicles tells you everything you need to know about how it was kept.
Worst-affected Dodge model-years for body Top 25 by complaint volume
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles
A damaged rear spoiler could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y73.
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured August 23, 2010, to January 7, 2016
A car that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will provide owners with wheel chocks and instructions for their use, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S03.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to February 6, 2014
If the driver or passenger door opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash and injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door handle assemblies and top covers, free of charge. The recall began on July 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R14.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles
A damaged rear spoiler can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 20A. This recall is an expansion of recall number 21V-842.
Common questions
How many Dodge body complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,103 complaints across 79 model-year entries from 2005 to 2023. 2 active recall campaigns cover body issues across the Dodge lineup.
Which Dodge model has the most body complaints?
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan leads with 169 complaints in this category. Next: 2007 Caliber (104) and 2017 Grand Caravan (68).
What does it cost to fix Dodge body problems?
Independent shops average $1,500 for body repairs across the Dodge lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Dodge body recalls?
Yes — 4 active recall campaigns cover body on Dodge vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Dodge.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.