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Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L
is it a safe used buy?

A genuinely imposing American sedan paired with the same dependable HEMI V8 covered in detail on the Chrysler 300C page — strong performance without an unusual reliability trade-off.

GENERATION2nd gen (2011–2014)
ENGINE5.7L HEMI
POWER370 hp
USED PRICE$11,000–19,000

How the engine fits this car

The Charger's substantial, rear-wheel-drive-biased body suits this V8 well, delivering genuinely strong, confident performance without feeling strained — the same pairing found in the related Chrysler 300C.

This engine is shared across several Chrysler and Dodge products of the same era, so the full reliability breakdown lives on one authoritative engine page rather than being duplicated here.

Dodge Charger R/T-specific pros and cons

This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.

WHAT HOLDS UP WELL

  • HEMI V8's reliability reputation, detailed on the engine page, is genuinely strong
  • Distinctive, muscular styling with genuine performance to match
  • Spacious interior for the class, with usable rear seat room
  • Strong aftermarket and specialist support given the engine's wide use

WHAT TO WATCH

  • Exhaust manifold bolts, covered on the engine page, are the main item to screen for
  • Fuel economy is modest, typical of a full-size V8 sedan
  • Interior material quality, while decent for the price, trails some rivals
  • Resale value depreciation is steeper than some Japanese and German rivals

Pricing on the used market

Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 70,000 mi
$15,500–19,000
Lower-mileage, often well-kept examples
70,000–120,000 mi
$13,000–15,500
Sweet spot, verify exhaust manifold bolt history
120,000+ mi
$11,000–13,000
Still a reasonable buy if other maintenance is documented

The engine itself

This Charger shares its 5.7L HEMI with the related Chrysler 300C of the same era. The full reliability breakdown lives on the shared engine page.

FULL ENGINE BREAKDOWNChrysler 5.7L HEMI V8 — Reliable or Not →

Pre-purchase checklist for this generation

Listen for a ticking exhaust leak noise, especially under load, a common sign of loosened manifold bolts covered on the engine page.

Listen separately for a tapping or lifter-style noise, which points toward MDS-related wear rather than the manifold bolts.

Ask for a complete service history, though this engine is generally forgiving of reasonable maintenance gaps.