Is Dodge reliable?
40% of the 68 Dodges we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, averaging 55/100 — they tend to be in noticeably worse shape than average.
#19 of 24
Longevity rank#1 Tesla holds up to ~185k~101k
Trouble-free mileageacross all body styles68
Dodges inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections55/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100Based on 68 used Dodges we inspected, they tend to be in noticeably worse shape than average — average condition 55/100 vs 61 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
59%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
50%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
50%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
34%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
28%
Share of inspected Dodges where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 16%
Good 24%
Mediocre 32%
Poor 28%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on Dodges.
76%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
6%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
34%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 #19 of 24 brands we have enough data to rate; the longest-lasting, Tesla, holds up to ~185k. Shopping a Dodge near that mileage? Expect more wear ahead — see which makes give the best odds at your budget.
Good cars by mileage
Good cars by age
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
17 cars · profile soon
Charger
16 cars · profile soon
Recently inspected:
2014 Dodge Charger · 99k mi — flagged: oil leaks, battery condition, powertrain control module. Inspected Aug 4.
2012 Dodge Challenger · 69k mi — flagged: exhaust system, oil leaks, battery condition. Inspected Jul 18.
The bottom line
Dodges tend to arrive with engine trouble front and center—oil leaks show up constantly and cooling or fuel-trim issues aren't far behind—so start any inspection under the hood and demand a full code scan, because cleared codes are common enough to hide problems. Tires are another frequent weak spot worth checking immediately. These cars generally start sliding below decent shape around 101,000 miles and rank near the bottom for staying solid, so favor lower-mileage examples and treat any engine or electronics faults as firm leverage to negotiate hard or walk away.
FAQ
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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 (59%), active error codes (50%), tires condition & wear (50%).
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Based on 68 inspections · updated Aug 12, 2026
