Which Dodge cars are being discontinued?
The Charger and Challenger are being discontinued as Dodge pivots toward electrification and SUVs. Other older Dodge passenger cars have already been retired in recent years, and the Durango SUV remains in production for now.
In this article, we explain which Dodge cars are slated to leave showrooms in the near term, which models have already been retired, and what the broader strategy means for Dodge buyers and fans. The information reflects Dodge/Stellantis announcements and industry reporting through late 2024 and into 2025.
Current near-term discontinuations
These are the Dodge passenger cars that the company has signaled will be discontinued in the near term, with final model-year years and special editions used to mark the end of an era.
- Dodge Charger — planned discontinuation after the current model year, with final allocations and a special Last Call edition signaling the end of the era.
- Dodge Challenger — likewise slated to be discontinued after the current model year, with Last Call editions highlighting the conclusion of the model line.
These changes reflect Dodge’s strategic shift away from traditional internal-combustion passenger cars toward electrified offerings and SUVs, while preserving a final, high-visibility send-off for the brand’s iconic muscle cars.
Models already discontinued in recent years
This list covers Dodge models that have been retired from production in the past decade, illustrating the brand’s broader transition away from passenger cars.
- Dodge Grand Caravan — discontinued in 2020 as Dodge exited the traditional minivan segment; the nameplate has not returned in Dodge’s lineup since.
- Dodge Dart — discontinued after the 2016 model year, as Dodge reorganized its car portfolio.
- Dodge Caliber — discontinued in 2012 after a brief run as Dodge’s compact alternative.
- Dodge Nitro — discontinued after the 2011 model year amid shifting market demand.
- Dodge Journey — discontinued after the 2019 model year as sales of mid-size crossover utility vehicles grew while traditional sedans faded.
- Dodge Neon — discontinued after the 2005 model year as Dodge updated its compact lineup.
Taken together, these retirements illustrate Dodge’s long-running pivot from a broad lineup of passenger cars to a focus on SUVs and electrified offerings, while preserving the brand’s performance-oriented heritage in the remaining models.
What this means for buyers and fans
For customers, the discontinuations mean familiar entries like the Charger and Challenger won’t be available as new cars after their final model years. For enthusiasts, the Last Call editions and final-build runs aim to deliver collector-worthy final versions. For practical buyers, the focus remains on the Durango SUV and Dodge’s evolving electrified lineup as the company moves toward a broader electrification strategy planned for the next decade.
Summary
Dodge is phasing out its traditional passenger cars, with the Charger and Challenger designated for discontinuation in the near term, while several older models have already left the lineup (Grand Caravan, Dart, Caliber, Nitro, Journey, Neon). The brand is shifting its emphasis to SUVs and electric vehicles, signaling a major strategic pivot for Dodge in the coming years.
