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Is the 2011–2019 Dodge Charger reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

5.2/ 10
Mixed

On our documented-fault scoring the Dodge Charger rates 5.2 out of 10 · mixed. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around electrical, transmission and engine. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Negotiate · budget for the known faults

What the score is built from

Critical
0
High
2
Medium
4
Low
2

Weak points cluster around electrical, transmission, engine, suspension.

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The faults that decide it

ElectricalHigh

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.
Typical repair
Electrical diagnosis & module repair · £120–£900
Engine / CoolingHigh

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.
Typical repair
Cooling component replacement · £220–£750
TransmissionMedium

8-speed automatic hesitation on some cars.

Typically appears
Any
What to inspect
Test-drive from a stop and in traffic.
Typical repair
Routine repair · £180–£700
EngineMedium

Hemi exhaust manifold bolt breakage / MDS lifter tick.

Typically appears
80,000+ miles
What to inspect
Listen for a tick on cold start.
Typical repair
Exhaust / emissions component · £200–£950
Interior / InfotainmentMedium

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.
Typical repair
Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200

Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.

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