Look — Dodge's speed-control story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 749 complaints across 72 year-model entries from 2005 to 2018. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 82 crash reports and 35 injuries on the record. Severity is real, not theoretical. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 410 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 72,171 miles. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
ProblemsByVin DODGE / CRUISE CONTROL
72 model-year entries · 2005–2018
Dodge cruise control problems
749 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Dodge vehicles for cruise control issues. See cruise control across all makes →
Complaints
749
Recalls
0
Year-models
72
Avg fix
$600
82crashes
3fires
35injuries
Worst-affected Dodge model-years for cruise control Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2008 Dodge Avenger
87 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2007 Dodge Caliber
62 complaints · ~$600 severe
2006 Dodge Charger
26 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2013 Dodge Avenger
20 complaints · ~$600 severe
2013 Dodge Dart
20 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2005 Dodge Durango
20 complaints · ~$600 severe
2010 Dodge Avenger
17 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 Dodge Caliber
17 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2006 Dodge Ram 1500
17 complaints · ~$600 severe
2007 Dodge Charger
16 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2015 Dodge Journey
15 complaints · ~$600 severe
2010 Dodge Journey
15 complaints · ~$600 severe
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
13 complaints · ~$600 severe
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
13 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2009 Dodge Journey
13 complaints · ~$600 severe
2014 Dodge Charger
12 complaints · ~$600 severe
2011 Dodge Caliber
12 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2014 Dodge Journey
11 complaints · ~$600 severe
2013 Dodge Charger
11 complaints · ~$600 severe
2012 Dodge Journey
11 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
11 complaints · ~$600 severe
2018 Dodge Journey
10 complaints · ~$600 severe
2016 Dodge Journey
10 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2015 Dodge Dart
10 complaints · ~$600 severe
2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
9 complaints · ~$600 severe
Common questions
How many Dodge cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
749 complaints across 72 model-year entries from 2005 to 2018. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Dodge.
Which Dodge model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2008 Dodge Avenger leads with 87 complaints in this category. Next: 2007 Caliber (62) and 2006 Charger (26).
What does it cost to fix Dodge cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control 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 cruise control recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover cruise control issues on Dodge vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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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.