There is absolutely no question that Dodge is one of the top car manufacturers in the history of the automobile world. For many decades, they have been able to give us some of the most notorious cars of all time and for that, they definitely deserve an immense amount of respect. However, even with this being the case, it is very important to remember that they also have released some vehicles that were not very good.

In fact, some can even be classified as lemons because of their failures in build quality, design, and ruggedness. In a way, this just shows that no car manufacturer can be perfect with all of their releases, even if Dodge has created some of the greatest cars of all time. With all that has been stated thus far, in this article, we will be looking at thirteen cars that did not make sense from both the 1990s and 2000s.

It is essential to note that we will be looking at all different types of makes from this car manufacturer. There is absolutely no question that this car manufacturer deserves an immense amount of praise for all that they have given the automobile world but criticism is warranted for their below-average cars, as well. However, this is not to take away from the high level of success that they have been able to obtain.

Now, let's look at these Dodge cars!

26 2009 Dodge Nitro

The 2009 Dodge Nitro came into the automobile world with very high expectations to develop into something special.  However, this would end up not being the case, as it was far too weak when it came to its overall structure.

According to Car Complaints, this vehicle would be the worst of the series because of its high tendency to have serious engine problems. This, of course, made it lose all of its dependability, which inevitably sunk its value. At the end of the day, it was a failed project.

25 1992 Dodge Dynasty

For a vehicle with such a prestigious name, the 1992 Dodge Dynasty sure brought a high level of boredom with it. At the end of the day, this would result in this vehicle having a very hard time selling, which would hurt the company.

This is not to say that the 1992 Dynasty was a bad car but it simply was not given enough originality to ever be successful in the primary market. There is no question that the car manufacturer could have done far more to make this vehicle a smash success.

24 2004 Dodge Durango

The 2004 Dodge Durango definitely failed to be the reliable car that the series had been known as previously. It is clear that the car manufacturer rushed it immensely when it came to its development, which of course, made it prone to issues.

According to Car Complaints, this vehicle would become notoriously known for its immense amount of transmission problems. As a result of this, buyers would soon become outraged with how poorly this vehicle would end up running. It was a complete and utter lemon.

23 1999 Dodge Intrepid

The 1999 Dodge Intrepid received an abundance of criticism during its time on the primary market and this was entirely justifiable. The number of early issues that this car possessed showed just how poorly it was built.

At the end of the day, the car manufacturer would go on to struggle immensely when it came to selling this vehicle. It is fair to state that this was a failed project and it even led to people being more hesitant to buy from the Intrepid series as time continued to pass by.

22 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

The Dodge Grand Caravan series has been able to gain a lot of positive reviews over the years and this is mainly because of the fact that they are known for their dependability. However, the 2004 release is a rare example of a lemon among the lineup.

According to Car Complaints, this vehicle has been known to have a very high amount of issues when it comes to its fuel system. This naturally would lead to it needing an immense amount of repairs. Today, it is virtually only found in the junkyard because of its lack of longevity.

21 1994 Dodge Shadow

The 1994 Dodge Shadow is another car with a very cool name that lacks any real originality. Due to this clear fact, it was virtually ignored during its time on the primary market. This is unfortunate because it clearly could have been quite special.

Perhaps what made this vehicle even worse was the fact that it was far too weak when it came to its overall structure. According to Car Complaints, this vehicle had been prone to having an immense amount of issues when it came to its steering and transmission.

20 2002 Dodge Dakota

The Dodge Dakota series was easily one of the most popular ones during its time on the primary market but the 2002 release had many problems. The worst aspect of this vehicle was that it could not handle working conditions very well.

According to Car Complaints, this vehicle would go on to have an abundance of issues when it came to its overall structure. This would naturally lead to it needing many repairs, which, in turn, would lead to its buyers being very unsatisfied with it.

19 1992 Dodge Spirit

The 1992 Dodge Spirit definitely had the potential to be a very solid vehicle but it became clear from the start that the car manufacturer had rushed its overall development. Due to this clear fact, it would go on to be a commercial failure.

This vehicle was prone to having an immense amount of problems when it came to its engine, according to Car Complaints. However, it also had a natural tendency to break down under the slightest of pressure, so, sadly for its owners, it was not built to last at all.

18 2007 Dodge Caliber

The 2007 Dodge Caliber was the start of the series and many people expected it to be a top-notch family vehicle. This would result in it selling very well at the beginning of its time on the primary market but, of course, that would quickly change.

According to Car Complaints, this vehicle had an immense amount of suspension problems that would need constant repairs. This would, essentially, tank the value of not only this car but also the entirety of the rest of its series.

17 1993 Dodge Colt

The 1993 Dodge Colt definitely had some difficulty when it came to its overall sales and this can be blamed on the fact that it simply did not offer much in terms of creativity. This would, sadly, make it end up being completely unnoticed by most buyers.

At the end of the day, it is clear the 1993 Dodge Colt was not a bad model but it simply was not very recognized. Dodge should have spent more time working on its overall design, as it had the potential to be a top seller for them.

16 2002 Dodge Ram 1500

The Dodge Ram 1500 is easily one of the most popular series in the history of the car manufacturer. In fact, it brings in so many sales that the manufacturer decided to make it become its own brand. However, it has not always been perfect.

The 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 is widely considered to be one of the worst trucks of this century in the entire automobile world. This is because it would go on to have an immense amount of transmission issues that made it work poorly in working conditions.

15 1994 Dodge Stealth

The 1994 Dodge Stealth definitely had potential to be something special but at the end of the day, it failed because of how poorly it was built. In fact, it can be argued that the car manufacturer may have rushed its development to try to make profits faster.

However, according to Car Complaints, this would end up not being the case because of how many electrical issues this vehicle would go on to have. This would sink all of its value, which of course, would not be ideal for the car manufacturer.

14 2008 Dodge Avenger

The 2008 Dodge Avenger definitely did a fairly good job with its overall sales during its time on the primary market. However, that does not mean that it ended up being a top-notch car in terms of its overall quality.

According to Car Complaints, this vehicle had become notorious for the number of major problems that would be brought forth by its transmission. This would lead to its buyers being very unsatisfied with the vehicle, and rightfully so. It was a complete and utter lemon.

13 1990 Dodge Omni

The 1990 Dodge Omni had a lot of expectations from the car manufacturer to sell well, as the series had been hanging on a thread. However, they would end up not delivering with this vehicle, as it was built extremely poorly.

Sadly for the car manufacturer, this lemon would end up being the dagger in the heart for the series. There were simply too many ongoing issues with the car from the very start that sunk the overall reputations of the series, so Dodge decided to completely rid of it.

12 2007 Dodge Sprinter

There is no question that vans are a necessity when it comes to the automobile world but it is clear that Dodge did not make a good one when looking at the 2007 Sprinter. This vehicle simply possessed far too many issues to be solid.

The main issue with the 2007 Sprinter was that it possessed a very faulty engine. This, of course, was an awful occurrence because these vehicles were primarily used to drive large crowds of people, including groups of school children and sports teams.

11 1999 Dodge Neon

The 1999 Dodge Neon had a decent amount of hype when it was first released to the automobile world. This is largely because of the fact that the car manufacturer had advertised this vehicle immensely leading up to its arrival.

However, at the end of the day, it can honestly be stated that it was a bit underwhelming. Now, that is not to say that it was a bad car but it truly lacked the level of luxury that buyers were expecting it would, so it was, ultimately, a letdown.

10 2000 Dodge Intrepid

The 1999 Dodge Intrepid was not the only one from the series that was a complete lemon. The 2000 model followed perfectly in its footsteps. One could even argue that this vehicle was far worse than the 1999 one as well, so it clearly was a bad one.

According to Car Complaints, this vehicle needed an immense amount of repairs when it came to its engine. This definitely would hurt its value, as the Intrepid series had already been struggling at a very high rate at this point.

9 1990 Dodge Monaco

The 1990 Dodge Monaco definitely had a high amount of expectations when it was first released to the automobile world. There is no question that it had a very nice design, especially for a car from the 90s, but it lacked overall dependability.

This vehicle would go on to notoriously be known for its very loud noises when driving, as well as its faulty fuel system. This definitely is a major disappointment because this car could have truly been something special if handled more carefully.

8 2005 Dodge Ram Daytona

In 2005, the car manufacturer released a special Dodge Ram Daytona edition. There was an abundance of individuals who were intrigued by this vehicle, as the Daytona series had been one of the most popular ones from the car manufacturer.

However, this would, sadly, be a major disappointment, as this vehicle would go on to be structured extremely badly. Due to this clear fact, many individuals would go on to despise this vehicle and it is considered to be one of their worst pickups ever.

7 1999 Dodge Caravan

The 1999 Dodge Caravan had very high expectations, as the series had been known for being able to create very safe and dependable family vehicles. However, this vehicle would end up being a complete and utter lemon, sadly.

According to Car Complaints, this vehicle would go on to have an immense amount of issues when it came to its engine and interior accessories. This would lead to it needing constant repairs, which, of course, would sink its overall value to the customer. It just was not a vehicle worth buying.