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Dodge vs Honda Reliability

In our inspections, Dodge’s average condition stays above the “decent” threshold to around 104k miles, about the same as Honda at 116k.

Based on 76 Dodges and 589 Hondas. “Decent” means a condition score of 55/100.

vs
Head to head
DodgeHonda
Cars inspected76589
Average condition55/10056/100
In good shape (60+/100)41%49%
Holds up to (avg dips below decent)~104k mi~116k mi
Repainted or replaced panel78%80%
Structural repair found5%8%
Fault codes recently cleared32%30%

Green = the better number of the pair. Condition reflects the mix of cars that came to us — age, price, model — so treat small gaps as a tie.

How they score
Dodge
Excellent 17% Good 24% Mediocre 30% Poor 29%
Honda
Excellent 18% Good 31% Mediocre 25% Poor 26%
How long do they stay good?
Good cars by mileage
▬ Dodge▬ Honda▬ all cars
0 25 50 75 100 Dodge, 20–40k mi: 78%, drawn from the nearby bands (6 cars in this band)Dodge, 40–60k mi: 63%, drawn from the nearby bands (8 cars in this band)Dodge, 60–80k mi: 62%, drawn from the nearby bands (11 cars in this band)Dodge, 100–120k mi: 26%, drawn from the nearby bands (14 cars in this band)Dodge, 120–140k mi: 25%, drawn from the nearby bands (13 cars in this band)Dodge, 140–160k mi: 14%, drawn from the nearby bands (8 cars in this band) Honda, 0–20k mi: 88%, drawn from the nearby bands (15 cars in this band)Honda, 20–40k mi: 82% in good shape (28 cars)Honda, 40–60k mi: 79% in good shape (53 cars)Honda, 60–80k mi: 73% in good shape (74 cars)Honda, 80–100k mi: 61% in good shape (80 cars)Honda, 100–120k mi: 46% in good shape (90 cars)Honda, 120–140k mi: 42% in good shape (76 cars)Honda, 140–160k mi: 22% in good shape (82 cars)Honda, 160–180k mi: 24% in good shape (37 cars)Honda, 180–200k mi: 11% in good shape (27 cars)Honda, 200–220k mi: 5%, drawn from the nearby bands (9 cars in this band) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it
Good cars by age
▬ Dodge▬ Honda▬ all cars
0 25 50 75 100 Dodge, 3 years old: 73%, drawn from the nearby bands (6 cars this age)Dodge, 4 years old: 66%, drawn from the nearby bands (8 cars this age)Dodge, 5 years old: 57%, drawn from the nearby bands (6 cars this age)Dodge, 6 years old: 51%, drawn from the nearby bands (8 cars this age)Dodge, 8 years old: 23%, drawn from the nearby bands (5 cars this age)Dodge, 10 years old: 37%, drawn from the nearby bands (6 cars this age)Dodge, 12 years old: 0%, drawn from the nearby bands (6 cars this age)Dodge, 14 years old: 8%, drawn from the nearby bands (6 cars this age) Honda, 1 years old: 92%, drawn from the nearby bands (8 cars this age)Honda, 2 years old: 91%, drawn from the nearby bands (12 cars this age)Honda, 3 years old: 88% in good shape (26 cars)Honda, 4 years old: 81% in good shape (26 cars)Honda, 5 years old: 75% in good shape (32 cars)Honda, 6 years old: 70% in good shape (43 cars)Honda, 7 years old: 65% in good shape (49 cars)Honda, 8 years old: 55% in good shape (38 cars)Honda, 9 years old: 51% in good shape (37 cars)Honda, 10 years old: 45% in good shape (56 cars)Honda, 11 years old: 59% in good shape (39 cars)Honda, 12 years old: 37% in good shape (41 cars)Honda, 13 years old: 29% in good shape (41 cars)Honda, 14 years old: 31% in good shape (26 cars)Honda, 15 years old: 14% in good shape (28 cars)Honda, 16 years old: 15% in good shape (27 cars) 2y 4y 6y 8y 10y 12y 14y 16y vehicle age when we inspected it

Share in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; a band under 20 cars follows the nearby bands, so a run above the all-cars line stays above it, and a band of 20 or more uses the rate we measured; where a band has too few cars, the line follows the trend between the bands on either side; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). Dashed grey = all cars we check.

Most common faults
Dodge
Oil leaks · Engine
58%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
50%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
45%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
32%
Oil leaks · Automatic transmission
29%
Honda
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
61%
Oil leaks · Engine
53%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
40%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
31%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
29%
Trajectory by generation
Dodge

Not enough Dodges at the 5–10 year checkpoint yet to draw a generation trend.

Honda ▬ Consistent across generations 40% 60% 80% 2012–14: 60% in good shape (age-adjusted; 53 cars, raw 57%) 60 2015–17: 62% in good shape (age-adjusted; 116 cars, raw 59%) 62 2018–20: 60% in good shape (age-adjusted; 62 cars, raw 65%) 60 2009–11 2012–14 2015–17 2018–20 2021+

Share in good shape when inspected at the same age (5–10 years, age-adjusted), by model-year generation; dashed = all-brand average. All brands →

FAQ
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Which is more reliable, Dodge or Honda?
In our inspections, Dodge’s average condition stays above the “decent” threshold to around 104k miles, about the same as Honda at 116k.
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What are the most common problems with used Dodges and Hondas?
On Dodges we flag oil leaks (58%), tires condition & wear (50%), active error codes (45%). On Hondas: fuel trim out of range (61%), oil leaks (53%), tires condition & wear (40%).
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How many Dodge and Honda vehicles have you inspected?
76 Dodges and 589 Hondas — 665 real pre-purchase inspections. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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How long do Dodge and Honda stay in decent condition?
In our data, decent is a 55/100 score. The average Dodge dips below it around 104k mi; Honda around 116k mi. Individual cars vary — get the one you’re buying inspected.
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Based on 665 inspections · updated Nov 12, 2026