OEM Mopar Alternators
A battery starts a car, but a factory alternator makes starting one possible in the first place.
Alternators do two things: they charge car batteries and they run electrical systems. Not just a dash display, headlights, or power windows, either. They also power windshield wipers, car radios, and power steering systems. They even help warm heated seats.
How does an alternator work, then? Put simply, it turns mechanical energy into electrical energy (electricity). In your vehicle's case, your engine uses serpentine and drive belts to run a pulley that turns a rotor shaft. That shaft spins a set of magnetic coils, generating AC power. A rectifier captures that power and converts it to DC power. Your vehicle's many electrical systems start, and they stay running.
Unfortunately, though, even a top-quality original alternator can go bad eventually. Other than age, causes of a bad one can range from broken-down parts to a bad jump-start or installing incompatible accessories. You usually don't get any warning, either.
Luckily, you can spot the signs of alternator failure easily. They include headlight flickers, a car radio that doesn't work right, burning smells, a dead battery, and engine whining. Electrical system shutdown is the worst symptom. If you suspect your vehicle has alternator problems, do an inspection, and run a charging system test to be sure.
When do you change your alternator otherwise? Usually every 80,000 to 150,000 miles, or about every 7 years, but check your owner's manual for a schedule. A genuine OEM alternator will fit your make and model best.
Maintain Your Vehicle with a Genuine Mopar Alternator
Our auto parts store stocks plenty to choose from. Simply browse our catalog by make, model, and model year to find what's compatible more easily. We'll ship you one ASAP; order it online today!
- Chrysler:
- Town & Country
- Dodge:
- Grand Caravan
- Jeep:
- Wrangler
- Chrysler:
- 300
- Dodge:
- Challenger,
- Charger,
- Durango
- Jeep:
- Grand Cherokee
- Chrysler:
- 300
- Dodge:
- Challenger,
- Charger
- Dodge:
- Viper
- Chrysler:
- 300
- Dodge:
- Charger,
- Magnum
- Chrysler:
- 300
- Dodge:
- Challenger,
- Charger,
- Magnum
- Ram:
- 2500,
- 3500
- Ram:
- 1500,
- 1500 Classic
- Chrysler:
- Pacifica,
- Voyager
- Chrysler:
- Pacifica,
- Voyager
- Ram:
- ProMaster 1500,
- ProMaster 2500,
- ProMaster 3500
- Jeep:
- Wrangler
- Ram:
- 1500,
- 1500 Classic
- Jeep:
- Gladiator,
- Wrangler
- Dodge:
- Durango
- Jeep:
- Grand Cherokee
- Jeep:
- Wrangler
- Jeep:
- Wrangler
- Jeep:
- Wrangler,
- Wrangler JK
- Jeep:
- Gladiator,
- Wrangler
Transmissions: 6-speed dual active drive trans.
- Ram:
- ProMaster 1500,
- ProMaster 2500,
- ProMaster 3500
- Chrysler:
- 200,
- Town & Country
- Dodge:
- Avenger,
- Grand Caravan,
- Journey
- Ram:
- ProMaster 1500,
- ProMaster 2500,
- ProMaster 3500
- Dodge:
- Challenger,
- Charger
- Jeep:
- Grand Cherokee
- Dodge:
- Nitro
- Dodge:
- Dart
- Fiat:
- 500
- Dodge:
- Dart
- Chrysler:
- 200
- Fiat:
- 500X
- Jeep:
- Cherokee,
- Compass,
- Renegade
- Ram:
- 1500,
- 1500 Classic,
- 2500,
- 3500
- Dodge:
- Durango
- Jeep:
- Grand Cherokee,
- Grand Cherokee WK
- Ram:
- 1500,
- 1500 Classic
- Chrysler:
- Pacifica,
- Voyager
- Ram:
- ProMaster 1500,
- ProMaster 2500,
- ProMaster 3500
- Jeep:
- Gladiator,
- Wrangler
- Dodge:
- Durango
- Jeep:
- Commander,
- Grand Cherokee,
- Liberty
- Dodge:
- Ram 1500
- Ram:
- 1500
- Jeep:
- Commander,
- Grand Cherokee
Transmissions: 6-speed dual active drive trans.
- Ram:
- ProMaster 1500,
- ProMaster 2500,
- ProMaster 3500
- Jeep:
- Cherokee
- Ram:
- 1500
Transmissions: 6-Spd Aisin F21-250 HD Auto Trans. 6-SPD C635 EURO TWIN...
- Fiat:
- 500L,
- 500X
- Jeep:
- Renegade
Transmissions: 9-spd 948te awd auto trans. 9-spd 948te auto transmission.
- Fiat:
- 500X
- Jeep:
- Renegade
- Ram:
- 1500
- Dodge:
- Durango,
- Ram 1500,
- Ram 2500,
- Ram 3500
- Dodge:
- Sprinter 2500,
- Sprinter 3500
- Jeep:
- Grand Cherokee
- Chrysler:
- 200,
- Sebring
- Dodge:
- Avenger,
- Caliber
- Jeep:
- Compass,
- Dodge:
- Journey
- Dodge:
- Ram 2500
- Ram:
- 1500,
- 1500 Classic,
- 2500,
- 3500
- Chrysler:
- 300
- Dodge:
- Challenger,
- Charger,
- Durango
- Jeep:
- Grand Cherokee
- Chrysler:
- Town & Country,
- Voyager
- Dodge:
- Caravan,
- Grand Caravan
- Dodge:
- Dart
Transmissions: 5-SPD AUTO W5A330 TRANSMISSION....
- Chrysler:
- Crossfire
- Dodge:
- Ram 1500,
- Ram 2500,
- Ram 3500
- Ram:
- 1500,
- 2500,
- Dodge:
- Charger
- Jeep:
- Cherokee
- Chrysler:
- Aspen
- Dodge:
- Durango
- Jeep:
- Commander,
- Grand Cherokee
- Jeep:
- Commander,
- Grand Cherokee
- Dodge:
- Ram 2500,
- Ram 3500
- Ram:
- 2500,
- 3500
- Chrysler:
- 300
- Dodge:
- Challenger,
- Charger,
- Durango
- Jeep:
- Grand Cherokee
- Chrysler:
- 300
- Dodge:
- Challenger,
- Charger,
- Durango
- Jeep:
- Grand Cherokee
- Dodge:
- Charger,
- Durango
- Jeep:
- Grand Cherokee
- Chrysler:
- Pacifica
- SRT:
- Viper
- Jeep:
- Gladiator,
- Wrangler
Transmissions: 6-Spd Auto Aisin RWD Transmission. 6-Spd Manual RWD...
- Fiat:
- 124 Spider
- Jeep:
- Renegade
- Chrysler:
- Town & Country
- Dodge:
- Grand Caravan
- Jeep:
- Wrangler
- Dodge:
- Ram 3500
- Ram:
- 2500,
- 3500
- Chrysler:
- 200,
- Sebring
- Dodge:
- Avenger,
- Caliber
- Jeep:
- Compass,
- Jeep:
- Grand Cherokee
- Chrysler:
- Aspen
- Dodge:
- Durango,
- Nitro
- Jeep:
- Commander,
- Grand Cherokee,
- Dodge:
- Ram 2500,
- Ram 3500
- Jeep:
- Gladiator,
- Wrangler
- Ram:
- 2500,
- 3500
- Jeep:
- Cherokee
Transmissions: 9-spd 948te fwd auto trans (make).
- Ram:
- ProMaster City
Transmissions: 6-speed dual active drive trans.
- Ram:
- ProMaster 1500,
- ProMaster 2500,
- ProMaster 3500
- Ram:
- ProMaster 1500,
- ProMaster 2500,
- ProMaster 3500
- Jeep:
- Wrangler
Transmissions: 5-SPD AUTO W5A330 TRANSMISSION....
- Chrysler:
- Crossfire
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