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Dodge Charger Reliability Grade

A-Overall

Excellent reliability

EngineA-
TransmissionB+

Grade a specific Dodge Charger

Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Dodge Charger earns an A- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and a B+ for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 5 sports cars we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (B+) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,525 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Dodge Charger reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2006F2007D2008C-2009B2010C+2011C-2012D2013C2014C-2015B-2016B-2017B+2018A-2019A2020A2021A2022A2023B+

Best years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022

Years to avoid: 2006–2007 (stalling / loss of power) and 2012 (stalling / loss of power)

How long does the Dodge Charger last?

170,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Dodge Charger problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Dodge Charger, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Dodge Charger vs. other sports cars

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Dodge Charger A- B+ A-
Dodge Challenger A- A- A-
Chevrolet Camaro A- B- B+
Subaru WRX B B B
Ford Mustang B- C+ B-

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Dodge Charger reliability FAQ

Is the Dodge Charger reliable?

Excellent reliability. The Dodge Charger earns an A- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and a B+ for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 5 sports cars we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (B+) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,525 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Dodge Charger last?

We estimate a well-maintained Dodge Charger lasts around 170,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Dodge Charger?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Dodge Charger model years are 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

What Dodge Charger years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Dodge Charger years to be most careful with are 2006, 2007 and 2012. The 2006 grades an F overall (engine F, transmission F), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power, which a recall covers. The 2007 grades a D overall (engine C-, transmission F), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power.

Is the Dodge Charger transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Dodge Charger transmission a B+ (above-average reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Dodge Charger engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Dodge Charger engine an A- (excellent reliability).