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Dodge: reliability & common problems

#22 of 24
Longevity rank#1 Tesla holds up to ~176k
~101k
Trouble-free mileageacross all body styles
66
Dodges inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections
55/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 60/100



Based on 66 used Dodges we inspected, they tend to be in noticeably worse shape than average — average condition 55/100 vs 60 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.

What we found

Most common faults

Oil leaks · Engine
58%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
52%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
50%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
35%
Oil leaks · Automatic transmission
27%

Share of inspected Dodges where each item was flagged.

How they score

Excellent 15% Good 23% Mediocre 41% Poor 21%
Hidden history

What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on Dodges.

76%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 76%
6%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
33%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%

Compare with another brand:

Cross-shopping? Dodge vs Toyota · Dodge vs Honda · Dodge vs Ford

How long does a Dodge last?

Across every Dodge body style we've inspected — sedans, SUVs and anything else pooled together — the average one's condition dips below decent (a 55/100 score) around ~101k miles. It ranks Dodge #22 of 24 brands we have enough data to rate; the longest-lasting, Tesla, holds up to ~176k. Shopping a Dodge near that mileage? Expect more wear ahead — see which makes give the best odds at your budget.



Good cars by mileage
0 25 50 75 100 20–40k mi: 100% in good shape (6 cars) 40–60k mi: 80% in good shape (5 cars) 60–80k mi: 22% in good shape (9 cars) 100–120k mi: 31% in good shape (13 cars) 120–140k mi: 23% in good shape (13 cars) 140–160k mi: 14% in good shape (7 cars) 40k 80k 120k 160k 200k mileage when we inspected it
Good cars by age
0 25 50 75 100 3 years old: 83% in good shape (6 cars) 4 years old: 50% in good shape (8 cars) 5 years old: 60% in good shape (5 cars) 6 years old: 43% in good shape (7 cars) 12 years old: 40% in good shape (5 cars) 14 years old: 0% in good shape (5 cars) 2y 4y 6y 8y 10y 12y 14y 16y vehicle age when we inspected it

Share of Dodges in good shape (scoring 60+/100) by mileage and by age when we inspected them (each dot ≥5 cars; rolled-back odometers excluded from the mileage curve). The dashed grey curve is all cars we check.



Dodge models we've inspected
Challenger 16 cars · profile soon Charger 15 cars · profile soon

Recently inspected:

2014 Dodge Charger · 96k mi — flagged: abnormal noise, oil leaks, dirty or low engine oil. Inspected Jul 10.
2022 Dodge Challenger · 9k mi — flagged: fuel trim out of range, gear selector, key fob. Inspected Jul 5.
The bottom line

The combination of frequent engine oil leaks, cooling system troubles, and active error codes—often cleared by sellers—means any Dodge you're eyeing needs its powertrain and electronics checked first and thoroughly. Condition typically falls off around 101,000 miles where they rank near last, so lower-mileage examples look smarter; use the common tire wear and transmission oil leaks to push for a better price or walk if those stack with structural repairs.

FAQ
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Is Dodge reliable?
38% of the 66 Dodges we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, averaging 55/100 — they tend to be in noticeably worse shape than average.
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What are the most common problems with a used Dodge?
Across the Dodges we inspected, the items we flag most often are oil leaks (58%), active error codes (52%), tires condition & wear (50%).
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Based on 66 inspections · updated Jul 12, 2026