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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%)
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Chart based on 616 repairs.
Dodge Charger suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 129 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 4000 mi | Car was pulling to the right. A two wheel alignment was performed. Car is still pulling to the right. |
2014 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34000 mi | Replaced Rack and Pinion |
| 34000 mi | Replaced Power Steering Pump |
2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi | Anti-Swaybar bushings |
| 30700 mi | Replaced power steering hose. |
| 51000 mi | Replaced bad front antisway bushings and links with urethane/greasable links |
| 52000 mi US $188 |
Replace tension struts |
| 53000 mi US $50 |
Replace rear antisway links |
| 108000 mi | Thump when first hitting brakes. Front left ball joint replaced. Both front tension struts replaced. The entire cost of this repair was covered by the extended warranty. |
2013 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 5000 mi | Repeated trips to local dealership, couldnt find anything. Switched dealerships. found bad right front strut, worn swaybar links, and worn tension struts. all replaced under warranty. |
2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
292-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed automatic RWD
| 20000 mi | Whirring sound when turning at low speeds. Couldn't identify the cause. No cost or repairs. |
2012 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 94000 mi US $1400 |
Driver side tie rod end replaced with new; brake rotors polished; and software updates. |
2011 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98580 mi C $850 |
there was a knocking sound while hitting bumps on the road, joints, bushing and linkage wear in that area has been replaced. |
2011 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 24000 mi US $550 |
needed front brakes and struts - struts covered under warranty |
| 115000 mi US $500 |
Front end began swaying, as if the car was overloaded. Still trying to work out the issue. |
2010 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 3000 mi | REAR AXLE REPLACED, COVERED BY WARRANTY |
2010 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
368-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $300 |
Shocks and Struts |
2010 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 120000 mi US $90 |
During normal maintenance a bad tie rod end was detected. The left tie rod end was replaced. |
| 124000 mi US $788 |
Ball joints needed replaced. The only way to do this is to replace the control arms. Both control arms were replaced. |
| 83700 mi C $60 |
Both outer tie rod ends needed replacing - Passenger side more worn than Drivers |
| 96100 mi | Bad squeak / creek in rear suspension; also rear brake rotors. I have ordered parts (and some special tools). Will be looking to replace the rear spring arm passenger side in the next couple weeks when I have time and the weather is good. Noise is coming from the outer bushing. |
| 103900 mi C $100 |
Just a follow up – replaced the spring arm today (aka lower control arm) – quiet ride has returned. The “bushing” is actually more of a kind of ball joint (no rubber coupling) – had dried out and gotten a little loose and dirty. Guess that is why it comes with the control arm and not separate. |
| 106640 mi C $25 |
sway bar bushings noisy - replaced initially with MOOG problem solver - problem returned 2 years later - replaced with OE. MOOG ones were not installed correctly. |
| 117800 mi C $40 |
Replaced front sway bar bushing again with OE - problem solved |
| 3906 mi | Dealer told me driver's side (front) strut boot was loose. It was put back on. Two days later the noise has returned, so back to the dealer I'll go. |
2008 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 26000 mi US $770 |
Clunking - replaced sway bar bushings, still clunking - replaced strut tower tension arms |
| 57000 mi US $687 |
Replaced out tie rod ends and upper control arms Replaced out tie rod ends and upper control arms |
| 72600 mi US $200 |
Left rear wheel hub assembly required replacement due to worn wheel bearing. Replaced both rear hubs due to car being at track days 2-4 times a year. |
| 73500 mi US $50 |
Replaced front sway bar end links due to them being worn out. Car made clunking noise when hitting bumps in road. |
| 76660 mi US $350 |
Had play in outer tie rod ends and torn bushings in front lower control arms. Replaced all parts and did an alignment. |
2008 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $50 |
Sway bar links replaced |
| 90000 mi US $50 |
Upper control arm and bushings passenger side. Repaired under extended warranty plan. |
2008 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 50000 mi US $320 |
Word tie rods and worn lower control arms replaced. Update: seven months later worn out again. |
| 69800 mi US $500 |
New tie rods needed after frequent alignment issues. |
| 90000 mi US $560 |
Tie Rod & Sway Bar |
2007 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58000 mi US $330 |
Tie rods were loose. Mechanic said it could go for a while longer, but the rattle and looseness made the car feel uncomfortable so I had it fixed now. |
| 126000 mi US $600 |
The front stabilizer bars were bad which caused noticeable vibration in the front when driving over rough pavement or braking from highway speeds. |
| 148000 mi US $1200 |
front tie-rods needed adjusting/replacement |
| 27000 mi | Passenger side outer tierod end was bad and needed to be replaced. |
| 57000 mi US $600 |
New outer tie-rod ends. |
2007 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 14880 mi | Left front tie rod end was loose. |
| 22940 mi | Power steering return line had a pin-hole sized leak. It would leak about a pint of fluid in 10km's |
| 37200 mi | Power steering return line blew apart causing a loss of power steering. Condition of the fluid indicated possible other internal issues so the pump and rack were replaced also. |
| 71300 mi C $700 |
Yet another set of tie rod ends. This car has had 3 pairs installed since new Swaybar bushings and end links were worn out. Replaced with new aftermarket units. Rear wheel bearings had play. Replaced with new SKF units. |
| 79360 mi C $350 |
Power steering pressure line split at the crimp by the rack. |
| 127000 mi US $29 |
Steering did not feel right and some play in the passenger front wheel when you jiggle it. Replaced tie-rod ends. |
| 135000 mi US $1000 |
Also replaced worn front control arms. |
| 131000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced Ball joints, sruts and strut mounts. |
| 205000 mi US $240 |
Both outer tie rod ends were loose. Replaced both outer tie rod ends and aligned front end. |
2007 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $450 |
Car was handling poorly, and making a rubbing sound when turned all the way to the left at low speed. Wheels were aligned/balanced and tie-rods were replaced. Problem was fixed entirely. |
| 83000 mi | Steering wheel developed loud squeak, steering increasingly became stiff. Sold the car without addressing the issue, was planning on selling anyways. |
2007 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 24800 mi | Two Shocks made squeaky noise, front and rear, driver´s side. Dealer changed all four. |
| 52280 mi | Rear left shock absorber was leaking. Dealer changed the four under extended guaranty. Outer Tie Rods were replaced. |
| 136000 mi US $680 |
upper and lower |
| 70060 mi C $580 |
tension struts |
| 70060 mi C $100 |
Continued rattling from front end |
| 26000 mi US $200 |
tie rod showing signs of wear/damage. Replaced to be safe |
| 42000 mi US $1200 |
ball joint repair to both sides |
2006 Dodge Charger
Engine not specified
| 55000 mi US $90 |
worn tie rods. |
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 14000 mi | Driver side front tie rod was defective. This was found during state inspection. Dealer replaced the part and re-aligned the front-end. My warranty covered 100% of the cost. |
| 44000 mi US $200 |
Replaced loose outer tie rod ends: 43,700 mi, 2 hrs DIY, $80 parts plus $120 for alignment. |
| 45000 mi US $550 |
Front struts replaced - clunking noise over bumps. |
| 46000 mi US $385 |
Both rear wheel bearings had play in them. Replaced both bearings. |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Upper ball joint started squeaking. Replaced upper control arm (ball joint not replaceable by itself). |
| 69000 mi US $400 |
Clunk over bumps. Shop replaced sloppy steering u-joint. Still clunks over bumps. |
| 75600 mi US $1600 |
Suspension work to fix clunk. |
| 77000 mi | Getting another clunking noise over bumps before I sold it. |
| 12000 mi | Power steering hoses were leaking - had to be replaced. |
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 51460 mi C $360 |
2 tie rod ends |
| 32800 mi US $3000 |
Front suspension noise. |
| 67000 mi | Right side tie-rod end. |
| 81840 mi C $220 |
Tie rod end developed play. Replaced. |
| 93620 mi C $1200 |
Rack was weeping and replaced. |
| 44961 mi C $579 |
Routine oil change and lube. Replaced front left upper control arm ball joint assembly. Four wheel alignment. |
| 47492 mi C $193 |
Removed and replaced right outer tie rod. |
| 59520 mi C $700 |
Had to replace inner and outer tie-rods. Two outers were changed as well as a Left inner. The right inner was replaced under warrantee as it had been replaced previously and only had 25,000kms. on it since new. |
| 40000 mi US $400 |
Upper control arm ball joint failed on drivers side. Replaced both arms at $200 each. |
| 75000 mi US $250 |
Power steering pump replaced |
| 3000 mi | Power steering pump failed. Successfully replace. Hood decal crooked. Unsuccessful fix, have not been back for. |
| 97000 mi US $1500 |
Tie rods control arm busnings and struts |
| 27900 mi | Poor assist of power steering, especially during cold weather. Dealer replaced a bad power steering pump, and a leaking power steering hose. No cost to owner, covered under extended warranty. |
| 38000 mi US $110 |
Power steering failed due to hard turn. Replace pump and fluid. |
| 74000 mi US $390 |
Replaced both front outer tie rod ends. |
| 48000 mi US $120 |
Both outer tie rod ends replaced by me due to rattle in front end. |
| 64000 mi US $125 |
Right side outer tie rod loose |
| 84725 mi US $275 |
The power steering pump developed a leak at the shaft seal and needed to be replaced. The power steering pump developed a leak at the shaft seal and needed to be replaced. |
| 86000 mi US $66 |
Replaced front sway bar bushings. Replaced front sway bar bushings. |
| 48000 mi US $100 |
Inner tie rod end went bad. Regular, non-dealer mechanic noticed and I never noticed any symptoms. Dealer ordered steering rack and car sat for a week and I eventually picked it up. Made another trip for installation. |
| 62000 mi | Clunk in front suspension. Dealer replaced strut rods and bushings (the ones that go from the control arms to radiator support). Fixed problem. |
| 128000 mi US $600 |
Front end work |
| 57000 mi US $160 |
Took car in to replace tires. Mechanic found all 4 tie-rod ends needed replacing. Replaced tie-rod ends, installed tires, aligned car. |
| 71000 mi US $100 |
Replaced both front struts. |
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi US $250 |
replaced inner & outer tierods myself, then had shop align |
| 61000 mi US $50 |
Replaced left front lower ball joint |
| 73900 mi | Inner tie rod end (right) shot. Replaced free under Moog lifetime warranty. |
| 30000 mi | Tie rod end replaced. |
| 25000 mi | Grinding noise from right rear when making accelerated right turn, like on ramp to expressway. Could not replicate problem in the shop. |
| 33000 mi US $180 |
Tie rod ends prematurely worn - known problem with Chargers. Dodge covered parts, owner covered labor. |
| 89000 mi US $423 |
Steering pump replaced |
| 138000 mi US $85 |
Tie rod end installed by me and alignment done by local shop. |
| 150000 mi US $859 |
Replace intermediate steering shaft. Replace right outer tie rod end Replace bushing |
| 160000 mi US $1180 |
Replace upper ball joints on both sides. Replace insert tie rod. |
| 43000 mi US $100 |
Both outer tie rod ends were worn out. |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
Inner tie rod ends loose. Required replacing power steering rack and pinion since inner tie rod ends are not available as a service part. |
| 48000 mi US $1100 |
Front end clunking over bumps was the problem. Dealer installed Steering Rack because of leak in existing. This DID NOT fix the problem. Looking for mechanical help elsewhere. MK: rack was leaking, so count that aspect as successful. |
| 30000 mi | Upon tire rotation, dealer noticed bad outer right tie rod end. They replaced the tie rod end and aligned the front end at no charge to me. |
| 71000 mi US $100 |
After I noticed a clunking sound, the dealer replaced BOTH left and right tie rods. This is the second time the right has been replaced. I paid the $100 deductible for the Chrysler Service Contract. |
| 96000 mi US $50 |
Once again the right tie rod end was bad. My brother (mechanic) replaced it. |
| 91000 mi US $350 |
Outer tie rod ends replaced on both left and right. Common issue with LX platform cars. I recommend MOOG replacement parts on this one, not OEM. |
| 125000 mi US $1500 |
yet another tie rod replaced, |
2006 Dodge Charger 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 108200 mi US $723 |
Tension mounts broken, replaced. |
| 35000 mi US $100 |
sway bar links and tension struts were replaced. |
| 32240 mi | replace tie rod ends replace power steering hose |
| 34380 mi | tie rod ends replaced |
| 27000 mi | Mechanic stated we needed 4 new tires due to uneven wear caused by faulty tie rods. Dealership ordered new rack and pinion. A week later we traded the vehicle in for a new car as the warranty was going to expire soon and we don't want to take on all ... |
| 133920 mi C $10 |
Choppiness in power steering at very low speed. Turned out to be contaminated power steering fluid. Drained fluid twice and re-filled with fresh, at intervals of three or four days. Problem appears to have been resolved. |
| 172980 mi C $1200 |
Clunking noise from suspension; play in steering; replaced both upper control arms and intermediate steering shaft, also left side strut rod. |
| 174840 mi C $1200 |
Noise re-occurred; decided to replace roght side strut rod; sold car before repair done. |
| 78000 mi US $185 |
Badly worn passenger-side tie rod end... wheel easily moved while on rack for routine oil change. MANY owners have reported same problem at much lower mileage (mine has 77,000 on the odo). Driver-side appears solid - fingers crossed! |
| 98000 mi US $280 |
"tension struts" (Chrysler's term for upper A arms)replaced... apparently common to Charger/300 vehicles at much lower mileage than mine (98000) |
| 98700 mi US $70 |
Tie rod broke on driver's side (3rd suspesion failure). Towed ($70), repaired same day for $70 including parts, labor and tax! |
| 154000 mi US $200 |
replace left front hub assembly (wheel bearing), |
| 158200 mi US $547 |
replace right side tie rod end |
| 167000 mi US $357 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced |
| 275000 mi US $264 |
Both left and right tie rod ends replaced AGAIN. Right front suspension noise unresolved. Most likely an A-frame bushing. $8-900 repair. Told it was not dangerous so putting up with the noise. |
| 177000 mi US $406 |
Broken knuckle at base of steering shaft, requiring replacement of entire shaft assembly |
| 22000 mi | Knocking sound going over bumps from front right of the car |
| 73000 mi US $90 |
tension struts needed to be replaced. |
| 107000 mi US $800 |
noisy ball joints replaced |
| 25000 mi | Front wheel bearing on driver's side had to be replaced |
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