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Dodge Charger repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 616 repairs.
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Dodge Charger engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 113 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

370-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

34000 mi

US $58
Water pump replaced under warranty. It was making squealing sounds and had become loose. Crack in the exhaust manifold. It was making loud high pitched noises when under heavy acceleration. Parts backordered for months. Tech welded the crack shut. 

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2014 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9000 mi Engine revs fluctuate when starting cold engine then would rev at a higher revolution than normal. Dealer reprogrammed engine computer. 
37000 mi

US $57
Misfire cylinder 2 and general misfire check engine light. Dealership swapped coil and spark plug to cylinder 6. 
25500 mi Engine sensor defective. Chrysler was aware of these issues and changed out the part. 

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2014 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

25000 mi

US $100
Oil change, Replaced oil filter housing that had cracked due to over tightening. 

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2014 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

17800 mi The issue came back at 17,000. Due to the severity of the stalls and oil consumption, the engine is being replaced under warranty. 

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2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

55200 mi

US $300
Engine sensor that monitors oil pressure & fuel economy... 
44700 mi Car was running hot and smelled of coolant. Coolant was boiling. Temperature sensor was found to be bad and replaced. 
15300 mi Water pump was failing. Replaced under warranty. 
27000 mi

US $109
This was a recall to replace the timing chain and guide. 
4600 mi Muffler clamp replaced after heard what sounded like an exhaust leak. Noise gone, but still occasionally smell fumes. 
6000 mi Lifter noise 
9000 mi Dealer tried to isolate and confirm engine noise. 
11000 mi Vehicle to be examined by FCA rep. Vehicle now falls under Lemon Law statutes. 
Fuel leak from filler tube. No parts available to repair. 
13000 mi

US $300
Diagnosis 
15000 mi Fuel filler Detonation problem 
19000 mi PCV valve replaced. Knock sensors checked and retorqued. 
23000 mi PCM Flash 
29000 mi Strong coolant smell 
30000 mi Water pump replaced 
34000 mi CEL, emissions system fault, vapor pump. 
35000 mi

US $25
Dealership used incorrect procedure to refill engine lube oil, resulting in oil-soaked air filter and oil in airbox and air duct. 
81000 mi

US $689
Leak near bottom of radiator observed as well as spiking of coolant temp. Shop diagnosed as coolant leak from cracked radiator tank, radiator replaced. 

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2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

18000 mi

US $350
EGR valve was not functioning and tripped CEL. Parts and labor were not covered under warranty. 

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2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic AWD

2000 mi Check engine light about a day after filling car. Dealer first tried replacing an emissions sensor. This repair failed to prevent the light from returning. Fixed with replacement of tank filler hose. Problem likely caused by bad seal in hose 

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2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

5000 mi Heard noise from engine. Took to local dealer. Dealership found bad waterpump, wouldn't repair until failure occurred. Called Dodge, they authorized repair. Repair botched, switched dealership, new shop repaired again. 

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2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

470-horsepower 6.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

35000 mi

US $1100
Car sounded like a woodpecker on cold/warm startup. Diagnosed bad lifters. Second time replacing bad lifters under warranty since owning. 

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2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

5000 mi Engine knocking. Dealer replaced crankshaft, rod bearings and one piston assembly due to scoring on factory parts. 
5000 mi Knocking persisted after bottom end rebuild performed back in March. Dealer installed reman factory shortblock. Knock improved, but now leaks and burns oil. Do not consider fixed. Oil leak from LH valve cover. Dealer replaced gasket. Still leaking. Car currently consumes 2qt per 1,000 miles.  
12000 mi CEL illuminated and stored P0137. Took to dealer; CEL went out so dealer did not replace part. CEL illuminated again with same code; returned to dealer next day and part was finally replaced. 
16000 mi repaired warped head (lh) replaced plug on block for dipstick tube CEL illuminated again; P0137. Dealer replaced O2 sensor. 

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2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD

113500 mi

US $670
Replace oil pressure sensor 

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2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

23000 mi Found initial oil leak - dealer diagnosed timing cover leaking and discovered coolant leaking into the engine by the water jacket gasket. The inner coolant passage gasket was replaced and the timing cover was resealed. 
41300 mi The cam seal failed and caused an oil leak along the front of the engine block. 
43000 mi The timing chain cover was found to be compromised and was replaced with new. 

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2011 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

157000 mi

US $100
I had the engine coolant changed. Afterwards, the thermostat did not work properly and a new one was installed. 
170000 mi emissions system developed a small leak 

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2010 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

98809 mi Safety Recall, Wireless Ignition Node Receiver. Car would beep the horn, lock doors, and flash headlights any time fobic was within 20 feet of the car. Took it to dealership, who said they had fixed the problem by changing WINR. Drove 85 miles home and as soon as I got out of the car, the aforementioned problems returned. Called dealership about taking it back, because the problem was not fixed. They said this time a diagnostic fee would be charged despite the maintenance supervisor saying that it was good to go (in other words, fixed). I wrapped the fobic in aluminum foil, and then placed it in an Altoids box...which fixed the problem. Was a pain to wrap and unwrap, but, after about three months...it quit the beep, lock, flash problem, and now, another three months later, I don't have the problems. Oh, and, I do not use the trunk lock button nor the keyless entry...I do it all OLD SCHOOL and use the entry/trunk key. 
57940 mi Cylinder #2 misfire - heavy leak down on intake valves 
62620 mi

C $150
Knock sensor was not installed properly by dealer during warranty work - warranty now expired - replaced knock sensor. Also replaced rocker assembly drivers side due to lash adjuster noise. 
89000 mi

US $144
Spark Plugs 
124000 mi

US $788
Car would not start with each try. It would sometimes take up to 5 tries for the car to start. Because the key is a fob and is electrical it was making a bad connection and the key module needed replaced. 

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2008 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

104500 mi

US $400
oil temp sensor leaking oil 
113000 mi

US $800
Leaking radiator replaced 
126000 mi

US $900
Electric fans broke aprt sending shrapnel into radiator. causing radiator to leak and car overheated 
149000 mi Dropped valve on cylinder 5, No compression. Motor not repairable 

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2008 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

82000 mi

US $50
Radiator replaced 

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2007 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

30000 mi One catalytic converter failed, parts inside of it were rattling. Replaced under warranty 
1500 mi Tensioner pully was making noise. Dealer replaced it. 
8700 mi Coolant gunk located in reservoir. Dealer flushed engine and added additive. 

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2007 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

62700 mi

US $700
Squealing noise, suspected belt, was also water pump bearings. Replaced water pump and serpentine belt. Total cost includes transmission flush and oil change package too. 
78000 mi

US $120
Car started jerking, RPM all over the place. Needed TONS of computer updates. Updated the computers (flashed?) and all is well. 
34080 mi O2 wire wrapped around steering shaft snapping the wire. Dealer caused the problem from a previous time being at the dealer. The wire was hanging a bit they zip tied it to the steering shaft causing it to wrap around and snap. Dealer paid 
37200 mi

C $20
Manifold/Header bolt snapped causing exhaust leak. Replaced bolt. 
148000 mi

US $1200
Radiator leaked 

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2007 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

182000 mi

US $500
Replaced water pump and serpentine belt tensioner. 
52080 mi Exhaust manifold stud broke 
79360 mi

C $100
Cylinder #6 misfire 
82460 mi

C $350
Engine misfire. Replaced PCM 
83080 mi

C $450
Engine misfire on cylinder number 6 caused by a bad valve lifter. 
129100 mi

US $40
Read the engine code P0520, Oil Pressure Sensor error. MDS was not working, car was burning through oil. Replaced the Oil Pressure Sensor. 
135200 mi

US $550
Replaced water pump and thermostat after engine overheated. Radiator started leaking fluid. Replaced the radiator and had the system flushed. Suspected that the radiator was damaged when the water pump failed. 

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2007 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

70000 mi

US $1200
Exhaust manifold gaskets causing ticking noise 

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2007 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

91500 mi Had the code run at a tune & lube place dx: P1004 short runner valve control performance. Replaced air filter, but disagreed with shop that tune up was the solution. Will take to dealer. Car not driven much as son is away at college. 
96800 mi

US $300
check engine light P1004 short runner valve code intake manifold & actuator? defective ^ replaced 
101800 mi

US $100
Local mechanic bent a pipe while replacing spark plugs. Another mechanic had to fix it. 
15000 mi Thermostat was not functioning properly. Replaced 

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2006 Dodge Charger

Engine not specified

7000 mi

US $200
Exhaust hanger came loose. The Dealer fixed it. 

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2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

16000 mi White gunk in coolant & ammonia smell. Successful. Covered by factory warranty. 
30000 mi

US $700
Cooling fan seized. 
51000 mi Electronic throttle control light came on while driving on the freeway. Car would not go over 40mph. Dealer at next exit said there were no codes and it was running fine after cycling the key. The mechanic says it may be the computer on the fritz. 

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2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

98700 mi

US $200
GAS PEDAL SENSOR 
133000 mi

US $50
Internal failure 
94100 mi Gas tank was replaced under factory extended warranty. 
120000 mi

US $2200
Engine needed to be rebuilt because a valve seat failed. 
101000 mi

US $300
Oil Pressure Sensor was not working properly. Needed to be replaced and then have the OBD codes cleared. 
145000 mi

US $100
Check engine light which was the result of low coolant temp. Ultimately, cause was determined to be due to thermostat stuck partially open. Thermostat was replaced and at the same time coolant was replaced since maintenance schedule dictated it was time for coolant change anyways. 
184000 mi

US $925
Driver Side Temp Actuator - Part Diagnose/Replace Temp Actuator - Labor New Radiator - Part Replace Radiator - Labor Coolant - Part Evac/Recharge A/C (required to replace radiator) - Labor 
64000 mi

US $300
Fuel tank replacement as part of the extended warranty Chrysler Group began offering in 2014, as a result of faulty fuel tanks spilling gas during fill-up and causing the vehicle to stall during sharp turns. 
77000 mi

US $535
Radiator fan failed. Fan is actually two fans, with separate control modules. Both fans failed. 
79000 mi

US $834
Rubber Boot of one engine mount was torn. MAP sensor had failed, resulting in significant backfires during low RPM, high speed acceleration 
79000 mi

US $30
Repair work in January did not resolve the popping problem. Diagnosis with engine code reader and coil pack replacement and spark plug replacement led to conclusion that the MDS system has failed. Solution was to use and aftermarket ECU programmer to deactivate the MDS system. 
11160 mi SKIM Identified problem w/auto-headlight module....module was intermittiently turning self on/off. New module ordered and to be installed 
130000 mi

US $600
Former owner repaired leak using stop leak...required me to have everything fixed. 
29000 mi Oil pressure sensor 
53000 mi

US $900
Catalytic converter pipes rusted. loud exhaust and engine code. Replaced both and they are very expensive. 

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2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

48000 mi

US $1100
O2 sensor light appeared after first repaired. Connections where checked and problem has not reoccurred. 
103000 mi

US $3000
Main controller died. Would have cost $3,000 to fix, more than the car was worth, so traded it. 
126000 mi

US $400
Cracked radiator core. 
76260 mi

C $800
burnt out ignition wire and cracked coil 
117000 mi

US $15
Replaced thermostat 
125000 mi

US $1500
rethreaded and replaced a spark plug that shot out. 
165000 mi

US $350
Oil pressure sending unit replaced 
16000 mi Car suffered total electronic failure (that is, engine, lights, dashboard, etc) all shut down while car was in motion on the highway. Car would not restart after repeated attempts on the side of the road. Technician reset computer. 
15342 mi

US $200
Added Mopar cold air induction system 
19322 mi

US $350
Added Flowmaster cat-back exhaust and 40 series mufflers. 
71000 mi

US $25
Replaced radiator fan blade (2nd replacement fan blade, this time the high speed fan, last time the low). 

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2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

34380 mi leaking pan gasket 
11000 mi Did update to engine controller per TSB 
48000 mi

US $100
Repaired broken pins on rocker arm assembly, left bank. 
58000 mi

US $178
Fixed EGR vacuum leak; replaced broken seal and gasket to correct the problem. 
70300 mi

US $2500
cylinder misfire caused by warped cylinder head (#4) 
138700 mi

US $750
Replaced oil pan 
187000 mi

US $1717
Replaced leaking water pump and timing belt 
94000 mi

US $2900
Head gasket leaking. No damage to heads. Gaskets replaced along with timing belt and water pump. 
44000 mi

US $200
Check engine light - thermostat not working. 'Stat and housing replaced & new antifreeze 
50000 mi

US $305
Engine lite on. Diagnosed R/R E.R.G. Valve. 
67000 mi

US $500
PCV valve 
60000 mi

US $100
O2 Sensor and Steering Control Module were replaced. 
71300 mi

C $325
Check engine light came on code P0406. Replaced EGR Valve.  
48000 mi

US $92
Ignition switch check showed OBD code 0456 - small evap leak. Dealer smoke-checked the entire fuel line and remounted the fuel-filler tube (which they had replaced in Jan. '08. Charged $92 for testing time. Will dispute charges later - after trip to Fla. 
55000 mi OBDII code 0456, fuel/evap leak, then "gascap" message... reset by dealer... code returned a week later... has not been taken back for "further discussion" and repair at DEALER expense. Problem dates back to January 2008. 
109700 mi

US $170
EGR replaced 
154000 mi

US $200
fasten loose exhaust heat exchanger, 
158200 mi

US $210
system 2 lean and camshaft position sensor circuit - bank 1 sensor 1. Probably heat-related (90+ degree day). Same OBDII 2098 code next time on the road. Took vehicle to local mechanic for service He fixed the issue and charged me $20. 
167000 mi

US $357
O2 sensor replaced 
170000 mi

US $532
Catalytic converter 

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2006 Dodge Charger 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

40000 mi Ticking sound. Told it was a part of the emissions system on the passenger side of the vehicle and that it was normal. 

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