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Dodge Reliability UK 2026

How reliable is a Dodge? Here’s a data-led reliability profile based on first-time MOT pass rates, model-level breakdown, top failure categories, and a buyer’s verdict.

By Bertram Sargla, Founder, MOT CheckupLast updated: 2026-05-16Data sourced from DVSA

Dodge reliability snapshot: first-time MOT pass rate 75.6% (+11.6 pp vs the UK average of 64%). Across 5 Dodge models, the typical dangerous-defect rate is 2.13% and the average retest rate is 15.8%. Dodge clusters around the UK first-time MOT pass average. Reliability varies more by model than brand here — see the model breakdown below before buying.

Dodge first-time MOT pass rate

75.6%

Implied failure rate: 24.4% · UK average pass rate: 64%

vs UK average

+11.6 pp

Dangerous defects

2.13%

Retest rate

15.8%

How Dodge compares to the UK average

The UK national first-time MOT pass rate is 64%, with about 36% of cars failing on the first attempt.Dodge’s pass rate of 75.6% is 11.6 percentage points above that benchmark. That ’s a brand-average figure — individual Dodge models range from the high 60s to above 90%, so model and age matter more than the badge.

Dodge pass rate75.6%
UK average pass rate64%

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Top MOT failure categories for Dodge

Aggregated across 5 Dodge models in our dataset, weighted by sample size.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

16.4%
2

Suspension

15.3%
3

Brakes

13.5%
4

Tyres

10.9%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

9.2%

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Dodge reliability — FAQ

Is Dodge a reliable car brand in the UK?
Dodge's first-time MOT pass rate of 75.6% is above the UK national average of 64%, putting it in the average band of brands for MOT reliability. We track 5 Dodge models in our dataset.
What is the most reliable Dodge model for MOT?
We don't have enough sample-size in our dataset to single out the most reliable Dodge model — but in general, newer petrol and EV examples outperform older diesels.
Which Dodge models fail their MOT most often?
Sample sizes are too thin in our dataset to confidently single out the worst-performing Dodge models. The full MOT history of the specific car is the best signal.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Dodge?
Aggregated across Dodge models, the most common MOT failure categories are: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16.4%), suspension (15.3%), brakes (13.5%). These align with the national pattern; lighting, suspension, and tyre defects dominate UK MOT failures across most brands.

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Source: MOT Checkup analysis of DVSA MOT test data. Brand-average pass rate is sample-size weighted across 5 Dodge models in our dataset. Individual cars vary considerably — always check the specific registration’s MOT history before buying.