Is Dodge reliable?
39% of the 73 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 styles73
Dodges inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections55/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/100Based on 73 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%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
49%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
47%
Low coolant / cooling system issues · Engine
33%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
27%
Share of inspected Dodges where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 16%
Good 23%
Mediocre 32%
Poor 29%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on Dodges.
78%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
5%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
18 cars · profile soon
Grand Caravan
10 cars · profile soon
Recently inspected:
2011 Dodge Challenger · 58k mi — flagged: battery condition, tires condition & wear, tire pressure monitoring system. Inspected Oct 12.
2007 Dodge Ram · 118k mi — flagged: low coolant / cooling system issues, oil leaks, battery condition. Inspected Oct 5.
The bottom line
Dodge shopping is an engine-first exercise. Oil leaks, cooling trouble, and out-of-range fuel trim show up so often you should start under the hood and on a scan tool before talking price. Active error codes are almost as common, and wiped codes are frequent, so a blank dash means nothing until you see a live scan and records. Budget for tires too. Condition typically falls off around 103,000 miles — that is where you negotiate hard for upcoming work or walk. If oil, coolant, and codes all appear together, leave it.
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%), tires condition & wear (49%), active error codes (47%).
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Based on 73 inspections · updated Oct 11, 2026
