Dodge has shrunk dramatically since the Ram split-off in 2009 and now consists of the Challenger, Charger, and Durango. Powertrains are shared with Jeep and Ram - the Pentastar 3.6L V6 and 5.7L/6.4L Hemi V8s. Hemi tick and MDS lifter failure are recurring complaints. Durango is structurally a Grand Cherokee, so it shares Pentastar cylinder head history. Challenger/Charger Hellcat models are strong if maintained.
Dodge has ranked in the bottom 10 brands in J.D. Power's dependability study for most of the past decade. Consumer Reports rates Dodge below average overall.
Mature drivetrain; ZF 8-speed; cult following keeps maintenance high.
Shares mechanicals with WK2 Grand Cherokee; surprisingly durable.
6.4L 392 or supercharged 6.2L; enthusiast-maintained.
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Oil consumption, timing chain. Brand low point.
Cylinder head failure issue carried over from Jeep.
Outdated 4-speed automatic, brake issues, electrical gremlins.
Hemi tick / MDS lifter, Pentastar cylinder head (2011-2013), TIPM module failure, Journey 4-speed automatic, and Uconnect freezes.
Average $634/year per RepairPal. Hemi-related lifter repairs are the biggest non-routine cost.
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Below average. Challenger and Charger with the Hemi are the best of the lineup if you avoid MDS-related lifter issues.
Mostly, but the MDS lifter failure ("Hemi tick") is a known issue. Disabling MDS via tune helps. Repair runs $3-5K.
Yes, especially R/T or Scat Pack with the manual or 8-speed ZF. Hellcats are also reliable if not abused.
150-200K for a well-maintained Charger or Challenger. Dart, Caliber, and Avenger usually fail well before that.
No - it was one of the worst-rated SUVs sold in America during its long production run (2009-2020).
The 2011-2013 3.6L Pentastar had a defective left-side cylinder head, with Chrysler extending warranty to 150,000 miles.