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| Dodge Charger in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 83000 | 200 | replaced worn upper control arms, both sides. Found the ball joints faulty. |
| Aug | 2010 | 90000 | 700 | replaced lower ball joints and control arms to eliminate loose condition |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Dodge Charger 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 120000 | 800 | trans sensor and module plate, they said they couldnt replace just the sensor they had to replace the whole module. |
| Mar | 2010 | 131000 | 300 | code for egr valve brake rotors |
| Aug | 2010 | 136000 | 650 | replace front tires due to outer wear from bad tie rod ends. Replaced with Moog after market because they have grease fittings installed. |
| Mar | 2012 | 150000 | 200 | replaced steering linkage/ universal joint went bad was clunking around over small bumps and slight play in steering now is quiet and tight... |
| Dec | 2012 | 159000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 97000 | 0 | Front swaybar bushings. Front and rear brake pads. |
| Sep | 2010 | 117000 | 90 | I have owned this car since new. The EGR valve need to be replaced at 117K miles. This car has been extremely reliable and has proven to me that Consumer Reports is dead wrong with their ratings. My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is a big POS. |
| Jul | 2011 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | Parking brake would not hold. Readjusted it. Noise in rear end during turning/ parking maneuvers. Lubed the latch for the driver-side rear seat. |
| Nov | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Scan code shows coolant themostat below temp and other code 1521. Reset light. Has not returned. |
| May | 2011 | 64500 | 75 | Tie rod end replacement. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 33000 | 35 | Cut the front rotors, did it myself. Reflashed PCM. Fixed rattling sunroof. |
| May | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Replaced LR shock. Repaired LR window regulator. |
| Sep | 2008 | 41000 | 0 | I replaced the sway bar links and greased bushings on the Hotchkis front sway bar. Also replaced spark plugs installed champions, previous owner installed Bosch plugs and it runs much better with the Champs. |
| Dec | 2009 | 65000 | 0 | The rear window had to be replaced due to the rear antenna and rear defroster not working well together. Lots of static on AM radio with the defroster on. |
| Feb | 2010 | 69000 | 0 | The struts that hold the hatch up were replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 83000 | 350 | I replaced the front struts and the rear shocks. The parts were worn out the car was very floaty on the road. The Bilsteins are a tremendous improvement over the stock struts/shocks. I also had an alignment performed. |
| Apr | 2011 | 90000 | 200 | Egr valve had to be repaired. Left side oxygen sensors threw codes. Repaired both |
| Nov | 2011 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 106000 | 56 | replaced driving lamp. Requires removing fender liner. |
| Jun | 2008 | 133000 | 900 | Speedometer failed. Car 50,000 miles out of warrenty. Complained to Factory. Dodge would pay part cost $700 if I pay labor cost $150. |
| Mar | 2009 | 154000 | 160 | Lower ball joint and alignment. |
| Jun | 2010 | 180000 | 680 | Inner and outer tie rods.... |
| Jan | 2011 | 184000 | 320 | Front steering bushing |
| Jun | 2011 | 184000 | 470 | $.89 part broke in the shifter box not allowing me the get the car out of park. Car had to be towed. Had to replace the entire shifter box. |
| Jun | 2012 | 187000 | 260 | oil pressure sensor failed. repair require the removal of the alternator in order to get to sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 207000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 94000 | 0 | Sunroof reflash. Transmission leak. Tie rods and front shocks. |
| Aug | 2009 | 130000 | 850 | Speed sensor replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | 168000 | 200 | Intermittent misfire-owner replaced spark plugs, sensor; needs torque converter had shift module replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 171000 | 0 | Needed torque converter when sold. |
| Dodge Charger in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 47740 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 54560 | 347 | Outer tie rod ends. Then alignment. |
| Oct | 2010 | 60940 | 175 | check engine light came on while driving. took car in for general service next including engine light. repair was for thermostat. |
| Jun | 2011 | 68200 | 0 | computer flash performed for a sometimes hard start and for intermittent hesitation on cruise at highway speeds both upper control arms replaced, both front tention struts replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 78100 | 600 | Emerg brake pedal and cable plus the emerg brake shoes. |
| Dec | 2012 | 79360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 68000 | 950 | Replaced OEM rotors and pads (all 4 sets) |
| Jan | 2011 | 76000 | 40 | Broken rear wiper arm. Would not maintain even contact w glass along the length of travel. I purchased the replacement part and repaired it in about an hour with basic tools. |
| Feb | 2011 | 76500 | 350 | Needed new tie rod to pass inspection. Needed air flow sensor to pass emissions. |
| Feb | 2012 | 82700 | 450 | 3 tie-rod ends needed to be replaced, including one replaced 6k miles prior. That end was replaced under warranty from the tie-rod mfgr. |
| Jul | 2012 | 84300 | 100 | Air conditioning system was blowing warm, musty-smelling air. Heater worked fine. Mechanic pulled a vacuum and found it holding pressure, so they added a dye pack and recharged the system. The air blows cold now. Will return to check dye |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 57500 | 400 | Shifter would not come out of park. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 67000 | 800 | Due to a mfg defect on the transmission dipstick, water was allowed to enter the transmission and ultimately cause a complete failure. UPDATE: would have been covered by 7/70. Chrysler only reimbursed cost of parts ($1600) since not done by a dealer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | 450 | both tie rod ends were pretty worn. replaced both sides and had car aligned again. huge difference after repairs. steering of the car was clunking pretty bad prior to fix |
| Dodge Charger in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 73000 | 100 | Radiator fans replaced (complete replacement of both fans, motors as a single part/assembly) |
| Sep | 2012 | 85000 | 450 | Failed motor and transmission mounts replaced with newer and better Mopar mounts for the SRT 392. Possibly a little too firm. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 22700 | 40 | Low on freon |
| Jun | 2011 | 28000 | 125 | Replace Transmission mount |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | 25 | CAM POSITION SENSOR |
| Dodge Charger in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2005 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | Two windows were making clicking noises under operation. The window regulators were replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | 49000 | 130 | Noise in front end. |
| Dec | 2009 | 60000 | 830 | Noises coming from front end. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 55700 | 300 | Brake squealing and vibration |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 43400 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 63860 | 321 | crankshaft sensor valve |
| Nov | 2012 | 64760 | 125 | faulty thermostat replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 66960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 35340 | 400 | Engine began to surge at 2000 RPM. At times the engine nealy stalled. Random and not repeatable. Dealer could not replicate problem. |
| Jun | 2008 | 36580 | 375 | Problem 1 returned after 6 weeks. Throttle body replaced after diagnostics. no reoccurence after 1000 km. |
| Jan | 2009 | 42780 | 20 | Thermostat defective, replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | 52080 | 360 | Required a repair to the #2 injector harness. A soft short developed and a MIL. |
| Feb | 2011 | 61840 | 1000 | Fuel gauge indicator was intermittent and stuck at full most of the time. Replaced both fuel level sensors. |
| Nov | 2012 | 75320 | 0 | Upper control arm ball joints were loose and needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 76260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | Left door speaker cut out at highway speeds Rear driver's side window does not move with power switch. Intermittent |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | Transmission clunks when cold - shifting from reverse to drive Multiple warning lights came on several times. Goes away when restarting engine. Brake light sometimes comes on when starting engine. Brake is off. Light goes out when brake release pulled. GPS system 1/4 mile from actual position. Cleared up after restarting engine. |
| May | 2007 | 38000 | 0 | Transmission clunks when cold shifting from reverse to drive. |
| Aug | 2007 | 48000 | 0 | Nav joystick not functional. Requires replacement of entire unit for $635. |
| Nov | 2007 | 51000 | 125 | Check engine light came on due to stuck open thermostat. Thermostat replaced. OK now. |
| Aug | 2009 | 71000 | 60 | NAV joystick broke. I replaced it. Works OK, but not the way it should be. |
| Sep | 2009 | 73000 | 0 | Moon roof doesn't close properly. I will fix it later per instructions on user website. |
| Sep | 2010 | 86000 | 0 | Torque strut bushings worn and need replacing. Will do soon. $600 estimate. |
| Oct | 2010 | 86700 | 143 | Hood wouldn't stay open. Struts replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 90000 | 884 | Replaced torque struts and aligned. Replaced rear hatch struts |
| Mar | 2012 | 99000 | 267 | Replaced outer tie rod ends due to wobble |
| Jul | 2012 | 101000 | 50 | GPS joystick broke for the 2nd time. |
| Aug | 2012 | 103000 | 904 | Inner tie rod ends replaced Low oil pressure warning light came on, replaced switch. Transmission clunked shifting gears when cold. Reflashed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 111000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 23000 | 0 | joystick for navigation broke |
| Mar | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | navigation joystick broke |
| Jan | 2008 | 29000 | 0 | Temperature gauge in dash stopped working. Hatch struts weak. Ashtray broken. |
| Oct | 2008 | 35000 | 30 | Check engine light on. Code for crankshaft position sensor indicated. |
| Dec | 2008 | 35000 | 50 | U-Connect stopped working. |
| Mar | 2011 | 50000 | 100 | Motor mount failed. Replaced both motor mounts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 9300 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 36580 | 50 | Passenger side fog lamp burnt out. |
| Mar | 2008 | 62620 | 350 | Replaced front brake rotors. |
| Nov | 2008 | 71920 | 300 | Power steering hose replaced. |
| Dodge Charger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 22000 | 0 | Slight rattle in area of sunroof while driving on rough surfaces Initial electonic display of outside ambiant temperature seemed be off (+ 10 degrees) and updates seemed to be very slow. passenger side rear window failed to open a couple of times (intermittent- worked properly most of the time) Sometimes the rear hatch was slow to open or failed to open 100% - more noticeable in cold weather |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 40000 | 0 |
Nav buttons intermittent working
Trans Fluid Level and rear End housing fluid leak - Completed Driver Side Rear Window non functional |
| Apr | 2007 | 41000 | 0 | Ended up claiming the buttons were working, NOT FIXED - No Charge Fixed sat radio Fixed power window. |
| Mar | 2009 | 87000 | 250 | Both driver side and passenger side bushing in the front tension struts were torn. Still drivable and general ok, but I replaced as a precaution. Worn out swaybar bushings causing a thunk in the front end. Replaced bushings. |
| Dec | 2012 | 145000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 16740 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 19220 | 105 | driver side tie rod end, replaced under warranty, had to pay for wheel alignment. |
| Sep | 2008 | 34100 | 750 | Went for oil change and injector clean, found out I needed a tune up had no time needed to bring back following day, found leaking transmission plug, screw in tire, fixed warranty. Leaking steering pump hos--had to order and install next day and do flush. |
| Feb | 2009 | 37820 | 85 | Went for sched maintenance and oil change, found both tie rods gone, 2nd time for left, had no time to wait, and had no possible time to resched for repair in feb, as I was leaving for holidays right away. |
| Mar | 2009 | 38440 | 0 | Replaced tie rod ends again, wanted me to get a wheel alignment as it is not covered under warranty, went elsewhere for that as I refuse to give dodge more money for an inherent deficiency. |
| Dec | 2009 | 45880 | 170 | tie rod ends had to be replaced for a third time in 3 yrs, another suspension problem, I can't remember off hand but swing arm links? and bushings? needed to be replaced, and an alignment done. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Dodge Charger 4dr Wagon
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Dodge Charger in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 59000 | 600 | Transfer Case Shudder TSB#21-011-06 |
| Dec | 2009 | 60000 | 0 | Replaced two front lower control arm forward bushings. |
| Jul | 2010 | 66000 | 250 | Replaced inner tie rod ends & replaced lower control arm bushings |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 9920 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 28520 | 0 | pinion seal leaking, replaced |
| Jun | 2007 | 39060 | 0 | Power transfer unit replaced |
| Jul | 2007 | 41540 | 0 | Seat heater damaged stitching in drivers seat back, pad and seat cover replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 46000 | 0 | 2 leaking transmission electrical switch seals (o-rings)- a known issue (TSB exists) |
| Mar | 2008 | 65000 | 760 | EGR valve replacement right rear window regulator unit replaced defective windshield wiper switch replaced |
| Jul | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 32000 | 75 | Transmission leak from a sensor seal. Replaced sensor and it fixed the problem. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 59000 | 106 | Thermostat was defective |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 72000 | 106 | Vibration from car when turning sharply on pavement. Parking lot type maneuver. Transfer case clutches replaced. I paid for parts, dealership covered labor. |
| Jul | 2009 | 78000 | 212 | Vibration when braking. Turned front rotor. Was informed that dealer installed incorrect brake pads before I bought the car. They used organic instead of ceramic as spec'd by Dodge. Therefore they get too hot and warp the rotors prematurely. Vibration in steering wheel at highway speeds. Replace inner and outer tie rods (both sides). Helped but didn't solve it completely. |
| Jun | 2010 | 95000 | 675 | noticed a noise from the front end. had a mechanic diagnose and was told both lower control arms needed to be replaced. |
| Aug | 2010 | 97000 | 200 | Check engine light, rough idle, sometimes go into "safe mode" while on freeway. Codes indicated throttle body was bad. Replaced throttle body, unplugged battery overnight and all seems well 2000 miles later. |
| Jun | 2011 | 109000 | 560 | Replaced the driver's side rear wheel bearing. |
| Dodge Charger in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | Thermostat failed, stuck open |
| Jan | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Dodge Charger 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | Sunroof rattle fixed, but later found they damaged surround molding in the process, and repaired at the next sudden and unexpected visit. Oil and filter change, but didn't fill, 1.1/4 q low - I checked before I left and they filled it. |
| Jul | 2007 | 23000 | 250 | With 60% of life still on the brake pads, they suddenly began squealing badly, as if a shim or something fell out. Expensive repair 85% effective, not as good as first 22000 miles. Interior rearview mirror delaminating Brake pedal replacement, defect found by mechanic |
| Aug | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | Replaced mirror Brake pedal replaced. |
| Aug | 2008 | 39000 | 700 | Bushing worn out on front left locating arm causing excessive play/tire wear. Bushing integral with expensive chrysler-only part. 80K tires thus replaced w/19K miles, also replaced struts/shocks as they had worn out. |
| Oct | 2008 | 42000 | 350 | Another front bushing worn, replaced bushing rather than entire locating arm. |
| Sep | 2009 | 54000 | 400 | EGR Valve |
| Oct | 2009 | 55000 | 600 | Inner and outer tie rods replaced, unusually loose steering was the symptom. |
| Mar | 2010 | 60000 | 800 | Front lower control arm bushings worn out again, another $800+ for this repair. Other expenses were due to 60K maintenance. |
| Apr | 2011 | 73000 | 900 | Replaced right tie rod and lower control arm. Also had to clean carbon buildup, replaced spark plugs. |
| Nov | 2011 | 82500 | 1900 | Drivers upper A arm bushings worn out, replaced, $450 Torn boot on RF brake caliper; replaced caliper Axle leak both sides of case at shafts, $450 RR parking brake disintegrated; $400 Front struts starting to leak, no repair yet Drivers windshield wiper misaligned, free fix |
| Oct | 2012 | 98300 | 875 | left side catalytic converter rusted at pipe attachment |
| Jan | 2013 | 102000 | 250 | Replace tie-rod |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 23000 | 0 | Minor fluid leak from transmission. Two o-rings replaced that seal an electrical connection. Paid by original warranty coverage. I don't know the cost. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 60000 | 60 | Brake park lockout failed. Car under warranty but repaired with upgraded part to prevent future issue. |
| Oct | 2012 | 86000 | 180 | Replaced right front bearing |
| Dec | 2012 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Dodge Charger 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 74400 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 75020 | 200 | Persistent drivability problems when cold. Poor fuel mileage overall. Computer was throwing out nonsense codes (many codes). Shop held car 3 days to confirm was oxygen sensors (both) failure. Very happy with result and charges. |
| Jan | 2011 | 77500 | 90 | rear wiper motor failed |
| Jun | 2011 | 83080 | 850 | Replacement of lower control arms and brake backing plates (dust shields) and alignment. |
| Apr | 2013 | 109740 | 400 | Pads and rotors and one wheel bearing |
| Dodge Charger in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 25420 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 42780 | 140 | Flickering Lights. Service Bulletin found online. Dealership flashed |
| Jun | 2011 | 45260 | 0 | EGR Valve replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 97300 | 580 | Left lower ball joint boot was compromised and leaking. I ordered two new MOOG ball joints (right and left) and had repair shop install at 1.9 hours per side. Clunks in front end persist. Could be upper control arms. |
| Nov | 2011 | 98600 | 0 | Diagnosis only. Knocking heard in the upper front end (likely upper control arm bushings). My mechanic says let it ride through the winter, annoying but not unsafe. A squeak has begun in the same area (upper control arm ball joint?). |
| Feb | 2012 | 103260 | 450 | Left lower ball joint (1 of 2) replaced as it was squeaking up a storm. Replaced rear brakes as something was caught between right rear pad & rotor and caused 1cm gouge in the rotor. Still need to replace upper shock tower plates. arrgghhhh |
| Jun | 2012 | 109120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 45000 | 100 | I replaced 2 rear shocks |
| Jul | 2008 | 55000 | 280 | CEL light came on. It through a code for a bad EGR valve. EGR vavlve was replaced for 280 labor included. |
| Sep | 2009 | 79000 | 54 | Replaced plastic brake interlock with billet aluminum replacement. Car was disabled. |
| Mar | 2012 | 115000 | 400 | Scheduled 125,000 maintenance for timing belt and water pump change |
| Dec | 2012 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 35000 | 0 | no power when cold, cant excede 30 mph |
| Apr | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 56000 | 0 | Clogged EGR valve resulted in Check Engine light. Did not affect driveability. Got flash update with replacement EGR. All Ok since, motor seems to have more pick-up now. |
| Aug | 2009 | 82000 | 0 | Loud rattle from front when going over speed bumps in neighborhood. Torn bushings in strut arms, both sides. Both strut arms were special ordered and replaced. Had to point out to dealership tech and service writer torn bushings while car was on the lift. |
| Jan | 2010 | 94000 | 150 | Replaced hood and tailgate gas lift pistons (total of 4). Replaced headlight shells, both were crazed and deeply yellowing in the clear plastic lenses. Unable to sell in this condition. |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 98000 | 909 | Engine failure code indicated vacuum problem. Rough idle, poor acceleration. Diagnosed as 'disintergrating' rocker arm assemblies. Replaced both assemblies and lifters. |
| May | 2012 | 122300 | 30 | Rotors and brake pads |
| Dec | 2012 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 86000 | 218 | Replaced out side tie rod ends. Replaced front sway bar bushings. |
| Jun | 2008 | 96000 | 100 | replaced EGR valve |
| Apr | 2009 | 114000 | 200 | replaced tension struts |
| Mar | 2011 | 145000 | 180 | suspension noise. Replaced both outer tie rod ends,replaced left inside tie rod, replaced left lower control arm. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Dodge Charger 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Charger in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 122000 | 250 | Outer tie rod ends worn and replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 131000 | 250 | Oil light was coming on at idle, replaced Oil Pressure Sending Unit |
| Mar | 2013 | 146000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Charger in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 52000 | 50 | Air bag clock spring went bad and had to be repaired. Light in the ac controler went out, Lights are not replaceable, unit has to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2008 | 55000 | 0 | Body molding paint chiping, ordered molding, sent it to paint, 4 shops later ordered new molding, still havent seen it. |
| Aug | 2011 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Dodge Charger 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 22000 | 350 | Something in brakes that needed adjustment, also warped rotors, but not included in this survey. |
| Jun | 2007 | 37000 | 350 | Rough idle at stoplight/stalled in heat Intermittent wipers would go full speed when using turn signal |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 16000 | 0 | Key fob broke. Ashtray would not come out after you push on it. |
| Nov | 2006 | 16500 | 0 | Key fob replaced Ashtray replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Dodge Charger 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Charger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | Shifter get stuck in park sometimes. Dealer wont fix if they dont see it happen. Its gotten stuck about 25 times. |
| Sep | 2009 | 42000 | 150 | Front Rotors for Dodge Magnum bad because Rear Brake pads are too small so the Front does all the work - gets over heated and Warps then needs to be ground but it will warp again due to the Bad Brake design on rear |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Charger in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | backseat cover came loose and needed to be replaced |
| Nov | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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