Dodge or Honda — what we actually found
Side by side from 69 Dodges and 526 Hondas buyers asked us to inspect before purchase. The average car we check scores 61/100.
Head to head
| Dodge | Honda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cars inspected | 69 | 526 |
| Average condition | 55/100 | 56/100 |
| In good shape (60+/100) | 40% | 48% |
| Holds up to (avg dips below decent) | ~102k mi | ~114k mi |
| Repainted or replaced panel | 77% | 81% |
| Structural repair found | 6% | 8% |
| Fault codes recently cleared | 33% | 29% |
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
How long do they stay good?
Good cars by mileage
▬ Dodge▬ Honda▬ all cars
Good cars by age
▬ Dodge▬ Honda▬ all cars
Share 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). Dashed grey = all cars we check.
Most common faults
Oil leaks · Engine
58%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
49%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
49%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
33%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
28%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
60%
Oil leaks · Engine
54%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
41%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
34%
Cracked or torn suspension bushings · Suspension
28%
Trajectory by generation
Dodge
Not enough Dodges at the 5–10 year checkpoint yet to draw a generation trend.
Honda
▬ Consistent across generations
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 →
Whichever badge wins on paper, the car in front of you is its own story. Get it inspected before you pay.
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Based on 595 inspections · updated Aug 22, 2026