Dodge Service and Maintenance
American Muscle & Utility Since 1914, Dodge has delivered everything from family sedans to legendary muscle cars and heavy-duty trucks, earning a reputation for bold styling and powerful performance.
Interesting Fact: The first Dodge vehicle rolled off the line on November 14, 1914, and featured a revolutionary all-steel body—most cars at the time still used wood-framed construction.
OUR EXPERIENCE WITH DODGE
At Westco Automotive, we've logged thousands of hours diagnosing and repairing every generation of Dodge vehicle. From the quirky TIPM electrical gremlins in Grand Caravans to HEMI exhaust manifold bolts on Ram trucks, our technicians know exactly where to look and what to replace. We've developed specialized procedures for MDS system service and have successfully performed countless transmission repairs on Dodge vehicles that other shops said were "unfixable." Whether it's a classic Challenger or a modern Durango, we treat every Dodge that rolls into our shop with the respect and expertise it deserves.
Some common repairs for Dodge vehicles:
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HEMI engine tick diagnosis and exhaust manifold bolt repair
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Tipm (Totally Integrated Power Module) failure replacement
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Front suspension ball joint and control arm replacement
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Transmission solenoid pack replacement
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Evap system purge valve replacement
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Heater core and blend door actuator repairs
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Wheel speed sensor replacement
Some known Issues by model:
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Dodge Grand Caravan (2008-2020): Transmission failures, TIPM electrical issues, power sliding door cable breaks, air conditioning evaporator leaks
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Dodge Charger/Challenger (2006-2010): TIPM failures causing fuel pump and starting issues, front suspension noise, steering rack problems
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Dodge Ram 1500 (2003-2008): Front end suspension wear (ball joints, tie rods), HEMI exhaust manifold bolt breakage, rust concerns
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Dodge Durango (2004-2009): Transmission failure, TIPM issues, blend door actuator failure, rear main seal leaks
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Dodge Journey (2009-2020): TIPM electrical failures, transmission shudder, wheel bearing noise, air conditioning issues
Interesting Information
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The Dodge "HEMI" engine, reintroduced in 2003, actually dates back to 1951. The name comes from the hemispherical combustion chamber design, which allows for more efficient fuel burning and increased power. The modern 6.2L Supercharged HEMI Hellcat engine produces over 700 horsepower—more than some supercars.