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Dodge M300 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Dodge M300 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
11
Years to Avoid
1972, 1970, 1968
Best Years
1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1971
1978
0 complaints1 recalls
1977Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1976Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1975Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1974Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1973
0 complaints1 recalls
1972Avoid
0 complaints2 recalls
1971Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
1970Avoid
0 complaints2 recalls
1969
0 complaints1 recalls
1968Avoid
0 complaints2 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Dodge M300 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1972, 1970, 1968 Dodge M300 are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Dodge M300, consider the 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1971 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

11 model years analyzed