Is Dodge reliable?
37% of the 67 Dodges we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, averaging 55/100 — they tend to be in noticeably worse shape than average.
#23 of 24
Longevity rank#1 Tesla holds up to ~177k~100k
Trouble-free mileageacross all body styles67
Dodges inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections55/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100Based on 67 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
58%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
51%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
51%
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 15%
Good 22%
Mediocre 42%
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: 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 Ford · Dodge vs Honda
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 ~100k miles. It ranks Dodge #23 of 24 brands we have enough data to rate; the longest-lasting, Tesla, holds up to ~177k. 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
15 cars · profile soon
Recently inspected:
2012 Dodge Challenger · 69k mi — flagged: exhaust system, oil leaks, battery condition. Inspected Jul 18.
2014 Dodge Charger · 96k mi — flagged: abnormal noise, oil leaks, dirty or low engine oil. Inspected Jul 10.
The bottom line
Dodge buyers should treat the engine bay as ground zero: oil leaks hit the majority of these cars and cooling or fuel-trim problems pile on, so start every walk-around underneath for seepage and demand a live code scan before anything else—cleared-code rates sit well above normal and often mask the same issues. Longevity is near the bottom of the brand pack, with condition typically falling off after 100,000 miles, so hunt the lower-mileage examples hard and use anything north of that mark as leverage to walk or slash the price. Tires and electronics need a look too, but the powertrain is what decides whether you buy or leave.
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 (58%), active error codes (51%), tires condition & wear (51%).
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Based on 67 inspections · updated Aug 1, 2026
