Is Dodge reliable?
41% of the 72 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 ~197k~103k
Trouble-free mileageacross all body styles72
Dodges inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections55/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100Based on 72 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%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
49%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
47%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
32%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
28%
Share of inspected Dodges where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 17%
Good 24%
Mediocre 32%
Poor 28%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on Dodges.
78%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
6%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
32%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 24%
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 ~103k miles. It ranks Dodge #19 of 24 brands we have enough data to rate; the longest-lasting, Tesla, holds up to ~197k. 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
Charger
18 cars · profile soon
Challenger
17 cars · profile soon
Grand Caravan
10 cars · profile soon
Recently inspected:
2021 Dodge Durango · 55k mi — flagged: crankcase gas pressure, excessive pads wear, steering pull. Inspected Sep 21.
2016 Dodge Charger · 156k mi — flagged: abnormal noise, oil leaks, excessive pads wear. Inspected Sep 17.
The bottom line
Treat a used Dodge as an engine and electronics gamble until you prove otherwise. Oil leaks dominate, cooling and fuel-trim problems follow, and active error codes are nearly as common, with codes already wiped more often than typical. Insist on a full scan and a leak-and-coolant check before talking price; worn tires come next. These cars also tend to drop below decent around 103,000 miles and rank near the bottom for staying together, so anything at that mileage with leaks or codes is a walk, not a negotiation.
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%), tires condition & wear (49%), active error codes (47%).
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Based on 72 inspections · updated Oct 1, 2026
