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The 2026 Dodge Charger presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial for used buyers.

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2025 Dodge Charger2025 model

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 kmFuel-economy range
202616231914.710.2312.38—
2025000000—
2024000000—
202315241815.689.813.07—
202215241815.689.813.07—
202116251914.79.4112.38—
202015241815.689.813.07—
201915241815.689.813.0713-30 mpg combined
201815251815.689.4113.07—
201715251815.689.4113.07—
201615251815.689.4113.07—
201516251914.79.4112.38—
201415241815.689.813.07—
201316251914.79.4112.38—
201216251914.79.4112.38—
201116251914.79.4112.3816-25 mpg combined

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleCylindersDisplacementFuel typeEngine codeTransmissionDrivetrainengineHorsepowerTorqueEngine configuration
2026sedan63.0Premium—Automatic 8-spdAll-Wheel DriveCylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium———
2025coupe——————————
2024coupe——————————
2023coupe86.4Premium—Automatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 6.4, Fuel type: Premium———
2022coupe86.4Premium—AutomaticRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 6.4, Fuel type: Premium———
2021coupe85.7Midgrade—AutomaticRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Midgrade———
2020coupe86.4Premium—AutomaticRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 6.4, Fuel type: Premium———
2019coupe86.4Premium—Automatic2WD/4WDCylinders: 8, Displacement: 6.4, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 292-707 hp, Torque: 260-650 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6, V8292-707 hp260-650 lb-ftV6, V8
2018coupe86.4Premium—AutomaticRWD/Rear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 6.4, Fuel type: Premium———
2017coupe86.4Premium—Automatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 6.4, Fuel type: Premium———
2016coupe86.4Premium—Automatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 6.4, Fuel type: Premium———
2015coupe85.7Midgrade—Automatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Midgrade———
2014coupe85.7Midgrade—Automatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Midgrade———
2013coupe85.7Midgrade—Automatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Midgrade———
2012coupe85.7Midgrade—Automatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Midgrade———
2011coupe85.7Midgrade5.7L HEMI VVT MDS V8Automatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveCylinders: 8, Displacement: 5.7, Fuel type: Midgrade, Horsepower: 370 hp, Torque: 395 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V8370 hp395 lb-ftV8

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available.

YearmsrppricingTrimBase pricecurrencyBase MSRPMSRP rangeConfidencenotesSourceestimatedAt
2026———————————
2025———————————
2024———————————
2023—Trim: R/TR/T————————
2022—Trim: R/TR/T————————
2021—Trim: SXTSXT————————
2020—Base price: $36,395, Trim: SRT HELLCATSRT HELLCAT$36,395———————
2019currency: USD, Base MSRP: $29,470, MSRP range: $29,470 - $65,795, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for SXT RWD to SRT Hellcat RWD trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/11/2026Base price: $40,245, Trim: SXTSXT$40,245USD$29,470$29,470 - $65,7950.9MSRP for SXT RWD to SRT Hellcat RWD trims.llm_estimate5/11/2026
2018—Base price: $30,495, Trim: SXTSXT$30,495———————
2017—Base price: $65,945, Trim: SRT 392SRT 392$65,945———————
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2015———————————
2014———————————
2013———————————
2012———————————
2011currency: USD, Base MSRP: $30,170, MSRP range: $30,170 - $37,320, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP for R/T trims, including RWD and AWD variants., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/11/2026———USD$30,170$30,170 - $37,3200.8MSRP for R/T trims, including RWD and AWD variants.llm_estimate5/11/2026

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)bodyAndInteriormechanicalGVWRKeyless ignitionSeat rowsSteering locationAxlesWheelsWheelbaseFront wheelRear wheelEntertainment system
202654——————————————
2025—————GVWR: Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg)Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg)—————————
2024—————GVWR: Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg)Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg)—————————
2023————Keyless ignition: StandardGVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Standard————————
20225———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Standard2———————
20215———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)241202020—
20205———Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)241202020—
20195446716.5Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.2, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24120.22020CD + Stereo
20185446416.5Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD)GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Standard—Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24120.21717—
201754——Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.2, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Optional2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24120.21717—
2016—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—————————
2015—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—————————
2014—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—————————
2013—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—————————
2012—————GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—————————
20115443615.4—GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—————————

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearRated vehicleabstpmsOverall ratingFrontal crashSide crashRolloveresctractionControladaptiveCruiseControlautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningblindSpotMonitoringlaneDepartureWarningrearCamerarearCrossTrafficAlertautoReverseSystempedestrianAebrearAebparkAssistadaptiveDrivingBeamadas
20262026 DODGE CHARGER 4 DR N/A AWDstandard———————————————————abs: standard
20252025 Dodge Charger 2 DR AWD—standard——————————————————tpms: standard
20242024 Dodge Charger 2 DR AWD—standard——————————————————tpms: standard
20232023 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWDstandardstandard5455standardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandard————abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard
20222022 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWDstandardstandard5455standardstandardoptionalstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardoptionalstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardabs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: optional, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard
20212021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWDstandardstandard5455standardstandardoptionalstandardoptionaloptionaloptionalstandardoptionalstandard———standardabs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard
20202020 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWDstandardstandard5455standardstandardoptionalstandardoptionaloptionaloptionalstandardoptionalstandard———standardabs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard
20192019 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWDstandardstandard5455standardstandardoptionaloptionaloptionaloptionaloptionalstandard—standard———optionalabs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard
20182018 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWDstandardstandard5455standardstandardstandard—optionalstandardoptionalstandard——————abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard
20172017 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWDstandardstandard5455standardstandardoptionaloptionaloptionaloptionaloptionalstandard—standard———optionalabs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard
20162016 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD—standard5455——————————————tpms: standard
20152015 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD—————5———————————————
20142014 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD—standard5455——————————————tpms: standard
20132013 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD—standard5455——————————————tpms: standard
20122012 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD—standard5455——————————————tpms: standard
20112011 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD—standard——————————————————tpms: standard

Technology & electrification

Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.

YearinfotainmentevElectrificationBattery typeApple CarPlayAndroid Auto
2026——————
2025—Electrification: bev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-IonbevLithium-Ion/Li-Ion——
2024—Electrification: bev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-IonbevLithium-Ion/Li-Ion——
2023——————
2022——————
2021——————
2020——————
2019Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard———StandardStandard
2018——————
2017——————
2016——————
2015——————
2014——————
2013——————
2012——————
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Model year reports

2026

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The 2026 Dodge Charger presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial for used buyers.

2025

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The 2025 Dodge Charger is generally considered below average for reliability and should be bought carefully.

2024

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The 2024 Dodge Charger is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns around unintended vehicle lurching and loss of control.

2023

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The 2023 Dodge Charger presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.

2022

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The 2022 Dodge Charger offers robust performance but presents average reliability.

2021

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The 2021 Dodge Charger presents a mixed reliability picture.

2020

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The 2020 Dodge Charger presents a mixed reliability picture.

2019

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The 2019 Dodge Charger is generally considered below average for reliability and should be bought carefully.

2018

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The 2018 Dodge Charger presents a mixed ownership proposition.

2017

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The 2017 Dodge Charger earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant electrical system issues, notably Uconnect screen delamination and phantom touches.

2016

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The 2016 Dodge Charger is considered below average for reliability, with a significant concern regarding fuel leaks and strong fuel odors stemming from the fuel pump area.

2015

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The 2015 Dodge Charger presents a below-average reliability profile.

2014

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The 2014 Dodge Charger presents a mixed ownership proposition.

2013

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The 2013 Dodge Charger is a compelling option for those seeking bold styling and V8 power, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict demands careful consideration.

2012

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The 2012 Dodge Charger is rated below average for reliability.

2011

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The 2011 Dodge Charger presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant and recurring electrical system failures, most notably alternator issues.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Dodge Charger?

Carfocal currently has 16 published Charger reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Dodge Charger presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial for used buyers.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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Is the Dodge Charger reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Dodge Charger. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 dodge charger presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial for used buyers. and given its average reliability and lack of extensive real-world data, the 2026 dodge charger's used value hinges on its specific condition and maintenance. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

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What are common problems with the Dodge Charger?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.

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