Dodge Charger ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (1980–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Dodge Charger we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Charger across generations.
Average Score
71/100
Best Year
2022 Dodge Charger
Score 85
Weakest Year
1982 Dodge Charger
Score 38
Every Dodge Charger Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A powerful and practical sedan, the Charger offers good reliability for its class, provided you stay on top of maintenance and accept some potential electronic annoyances.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment · Suspension Components · Interior Fit & Finish
A reliable muscle car or family hauler, but be prepared for potential electrical gremlins and diligent suspension maintenance.
Top risks: Electrical/Infotainment · Suspension & Steering · Engine Sensors & Exhaust
A potent sedan that provides good value, but requires proactive maintenance to avoid costly powertrain and electrical surprises, especially with V8 engines.
Top risks: Engine (HEMI V8 only) · Electrical/Infotainment (Uconnect) · Front Suspension & Steering
A muscular, spacious sedan with a strong powertrain, but its electrical system and some interior finishes require a keen eye.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment · Front Suspension Components · Interior Trim & Materials
A powerful and distinctive sedan that offers great value, provided you’re prepared to address its specific electrical and driveline weak spots.
Top risks: Electrical System · Transmission (5-speed auto) · Front Suspension Components
A potent and practical sedan with a solid core, but demanding attention to electronics and higher upkeep for its performance variants.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment · Suspension & Steering Components · Engine (Hemi V8 specific)
A powerful and stylish sedan with known electrical and powertrain Achilles' heels requiring a meticulous inspection and proactive maintenance.
Top risks: Electrical System (TIPM) · Engine Valvetrain (Hemi & Pentastar) · Front Suspension Components
A powerful and stylish sedan that rewards diligent owners but demands attention to its well-documented weak spots.
Top risks: Engine (5.7L HEMI) · Front Suspension Components · Electrical System & HVAC
A potent American muscle sedan with specific, high-cost risks that savvy buyers must acknowledge.
Top risks: Hemi V8 Engine (MDS System) · Electrical System (Uconnect/Sensors) · Front Suspension Components
A powerful full-size sedan with acceptable reliability for the V6, but Hemi V8s carry a notable risk for expensive engine repairs.
Top risks: Engine (5.7L/6.4L Hemi) · Uconnect Infotainment System · Electrical System
A powerhouse sedan with decent bones, but watch for common electrical gremlins and wear items on performance-oriented trims.
Top risks: Electrical System & Infotainment (Uconnect) · Suspension & Steering Components · Brakes & Rotors
A powerful, iconic sedan with proven mechanicals, but prepare for an aging electrical system and specific powertrain maintenance needs.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment · Hemi V8 Engine Components · Suspension & Steering Components
A bold new Charger with exciting potential, but buyer beware of first-year model teething issues.
Top risks: Hurricane I6 Powertrain · Electrical & Infotainment · Body & Interior Fit/Finish
A potent and practical sedan, but expect to address common electrical and suspension issues as it ages.
Top risks: Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) · Front Suspension & Steering · Rust and Corrosion
A potent, value-packed sedan that demands proactive maintenance and a keen eye for its notorious weak points.
Top risks: Electrical System (TIPM) · Front Suspension Components · Rust and Corrosion
A powerful, comfortable cruiser that offers good value but requires proactive maintenance to avoid costly repairs.
Top risks: Front Suspension Components · Electrical System & Sensors · 5.7L Hemi MDS Lifters
A stylish, powerful sedan that can be a good value, but demands vigilance for its well-known electrical and V6 engine Achilles' heels.
Top risks: Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) · 3.6L Pentastar V6 Cylinder Heads · Front Suspension Components
A potent sedan that demands awareness of its common electrical and driveline vulnerabilities for confident ownership.
Top risks: Electrical System (TIPM) · Transmission (5-speed Automatic) · Front Suspension Components
A charmingly simple classic that will reward a hands-on owner but punish the neglectful with persistent issues.
Top risks: Body & Structure (Rust) · Electrical System · Fuel System (Carburetor)
A powerful American sedan with a strong chassis, but be prepared for recurring electrical issues and suspension wear.
Top risks: Electrical System · Front Suspension Components · Interior & Trim Durability
A fun, affordable full-size sedan, but be prepared for a handful of recurring electrical and suspension headaches.
Top risks: Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) · Front Suspension & Steering · Rust and Corrosion
A charismatic but aging classic that requires an enthusiast's touch and a diligent maintenance regimen.
Top risks: Electrical System · Rust and Body Corrosion · Fuel System
An accessible piece of 80s automotive history that demands consistent wrench time and a realistic budget for restoration and ongoing repairs.
Top risks: Rust and Body Integrity · Electrical System · Fuel & Vacuum Systems
A charming, affordable classic for the dedicated tinkerer, but a daily reliability nightmare for the uninitiated.
Top risks: Rust & Body Integrity · Electrical System · Engine Oil Leaks & Seals
A challenging ownership proposition best suited for dedicated enthusiasts with deep pockets and a strong mechanical aptitude.
Top risks: Body & Structure (Rust) · Electrical System · Fuel System & Carburetion
A quirky piece of Mopar history, but one that demands constant attention and an open wallet to merely survive.
Top risks: Body & Chassis Rust · Fuel System (Carburetor) · Automatic Transmission (A404)
A passion project for the mechanically inclined, this Charger demands constant vigilance against age-related failures and corrosion.
Top risks: Fuel System/Engine Management · Structural Rust & Body Integrity · Electrical System
Problems That Follow the Charger Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Front Suspension Components
Appears in 10 model years · 37% of generations
Electrical System
Appears in 9 model years · 33% of generations
Electrical & Infotainment
Appears in 5 model years · 19% of generations
Electrical System (TIPM)
Appears in 3 model years · 11% of generations
Rust and Corrosion
Appears in 3 model years · 11% of generations
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
Appears in 3 model years · 11% of generations
Front Suspension & Steering
Appears in 3 model years · 11% of generations
Suspension & Steering Components
Appears in 3 model years · 11% of generations