2011–2019 Dodge Charger · common problems & known faults

TIPM (power module) faults causing no-starts and accessory issues.

Typically appears

60,000+ miles

What to inspect

Test all electrical accessories and confirm no intermittent no-start history.

8-speed automatic hesitation on some cars.

Typically appears

Any

What to inspect

Test-drive from a stop and in traffic.

Hemi exhaust manifold bolt breakage / MDS lifter tick.

Typically appears

80,000+ miles

What to inspect

Listen for a tick on cold start.

Front-end wear (control arms, bushings).

Typically appears

80,000+ miles

What to inspect

Listen for clunks over bumps.

Touchscreen delamination causing phantom inputs or bubbling under the glass.

Typically appears

40,000-60,000 miles or 3-5 years

What to inspect

With the ignition off, shine a torch across the 8.4-inch Uconnect screen at an angle to spot air bubbles, peeling layers, or adhesive failure.

Oil pooling in the engine valley and burning smells from the 3.6L V6.

Typically appears

60,000-80,000 miles

What to inspect

Remove the engine cover and shine a torch past the plastic oil filter housing into the 'V' of the block to check for pooled oil or coolant.

Upper interior door panels peeling away from the window weather seals.

Typically appears

4-6 years

What to inspect

Roll down the front windows and inspect the top edge of the interior door cards for lifting, curling, or separation from the glass channel.

Thumping noise or vibration through the floorpan during hard acceleration.

Typically appears

70,000-100,000 miles

What to inspect

Select drive, hold the footbrake firmly, and apply light throttle to load the propshaft. Listen for a distinct clunk from the centre transmission tunnel indicating carrier bearing wear.