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- Are 2006-2010 Dodge Chargers still reliable? (2008 Dodge Charger RT Hemi)
15 years and 130,000 miles later, is a 2008 Dodge Charger RT still a reliable car in 2022 / 2023? In my experience, it has been a decently reliable car, but everyone has different experiences. I have definitely heard some horror stories on these cars, especially the 2006 Charger. - บันเทิง
I own a 2006 charger R/T and these cars are fun and good to build but there will always be issues coming up since parts get old but overall it’s my dream car honestly
What problems have you had with the car
Fun fact for anyone trying to keep their charger on the road is all suspension designed for the newer cars will fit so long as you replace the front lower rearward control arm (the one where the shock bolts onto) with one designed for the 2011+ models.
In my opinion this opens a whole door of possibilities when it comes to maintaining your early model LX platform cars.
Just bought mine!! Interior is soo mint man love it
I have a 2008 5.7 police package, it’s got 200k miles on it and still kicks ass, beefier suspension that came with it knock in wood it still ride like new.
the real answer to this question is it depends on the owner, you probably bought it from an old guy in his 40-60's who didn't drive it hard and actually maintained it...looks like you do the same, but most owners have not been kind to these cars....it really just depends on the owner and service record.
It has been a while thanks for making a video
Thank you for the support. It’s still running good 🤟🏻 I’ll post a 150k update next, unless I make some changes to it before then. It will pop back up on the channel soon!
I bought a 2005 Magnum RT new in late 07 with lifetime powertrain warranty, have changed oil every 5,000mi. since, There were a few minor warranty repairs . Only time the 5.7 engine was apart was for new timing chain at 200,00 mi. just for peace of mind - also did oil pump at same time. Its now at 246,00 runs like new and uses no oil. I did not baby it ! It has been by far the best car i ever had.
2006 dodge daytona rt 5.7 supercharged runs good 88k miles love it.
Guys, someone help a brother. What breaking pads do you guys use? I just bought a 2007 5.7 and they squeaking way to much and they are not even that used. Ceramic, metallic or semi?? Any opinions. Thanks 😅
I recently bought a 09 charger r/t wit 125000 miles. It runs strong and smooth, and those downshifts are so addicting lol. In anyone’s opinion if I maintain this vehicle well will it still last me for a good minute? And if so yea, is it worth procharging, modifying it.
I bought my 2008 dodge charger 3.5 liter in 2011 with 48k miles it has 153k as of writing this and still driving it. I've replaced 3 batteries, the brakes once, the tires twice and regular 3k mile oil changes, and thats all I've done for maintence on it or have done nothing major on it. CD player won't eject CD's any more, and somthing on the instrument panel is always saying somthing about the gas cap. AC has been broke for awhile and check amber engine light has been on for the last 50k miles, code reader thing says its nothing major. Did have problems with the lug nuts expanding and replaced them once plus the valve stems getting brittle and breaking off but just replaced once on each wheel. No oil, coolant or transmission leaks, and it doesn't burn any oil. I've never driven it hard either so believe those are a few things I've gotten some longevity out of it. Still runs/sounds and drives pretty smooth, plan on keeping it till it explodes. Smoked in it so the inside is a little stale, but an occasional detailing of the upholstery and its as good as new.
My 06 RT R&T has 194,162 miles and still runs great I daily drive it. Only issues I have is a very slow coolant leak and power steering fluid leak I'm still trying to figure out. When I first got it I had to replace both fuel pumps, thermostat, temp sensor and coolant cap. Other than that just basic maintenance. The entire front end was replaced 6-7 years ago by the previous owner. And I'm sure there were many other parts replaced by the previous owners. But to my knowledge it's never had any Major issues.
I wonder how much it cost to replace the front end? I have some suspension work in my future soon sadly.
@@Chowcago the previous owner bought it at 160k and the front suspension was shot. If you order a kit and do it yourself I think it would cost around $500-$900 depending on brand and quality + cost of alignment. Mine is completely rust free. But has been in a few wrecks with batched paint jobs.
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2009-2010 chargers had the newer 5.7s so they’re more reliable
My 08 RT caliber did the same thing
I have 178,000 on my 2008 r/t
Holy crap, this is my old car.
You used to own that?
@@Apina480 yep
Any advice for a new owner of this car? Just bought one yesterday. Thank you.
@@almightyfonics buy yourself some hoses and buy yourself some coolant keep it in the trunk know that it is a Hemi know that this car is super duper fast and do not wreck it know the fact you will win baby the car enjoy it I hope this helps my brother read the owner's manual
@@soda_king funny you say that, when I took the car to get checked out the mechanic said it just needed coolant and everything checked out pretty good. Thanks for the response
Mines @190k running smooth and healthy just put new parts little by little
Pre-Eagle 5.7 hemis are all fun and games until you drop a valve seat. Ask me how I know....
So if you want one of these, better get one cheap, or with low miles, take good care of it, put a 180 degree thermostat in it, and don't ever let it overheat. Otherwise get prepared for either the junkyard, or a big project. MDS likes to cause uneven cylinder head temperatures and poor interference fit of the valve seats will eventually ruin your day.
I fixed this issue with 2009+ Eagle heads, which bolt on, but raise compression and you'll need to run 93 or E85 all the time.... and a good tune.
Easy way to disable the MDS is to just drive it in manuel shift mode.
Keeps the heat distribution nice and even so you don't have seats unevenly cooling/heating and falling off.
As long as you replace all of the cooling components, hoses, flush the coolant every few years, and don't hammer it all the time, then you'll be fine! The abused ones drop valve seat I notice, and the well maintained ones don't!
Same as VW Passat?
I have owned my 08 Charger R/T for 14 yrs and Am having suspension issues any idea what I can do to fix the issue? Coilovers maybe?
I'm having similar issues but overall been a great car
Here is what I have rebuilt in my chargers suspension: front struts, front ball joints, front sway bar bushings, front sway bar end links, rear shocks and an all wheel alignment fixed every weird noise I was having with my suspension in total just in parts was about 500$ plus the alignment I took to the shop charged 100$ for all year alignment’s.
Would buying a very cosmetically clean inside and out 06 charger RT with a blown engine for $1000 be worth fixing the engine?
You might as well just buy the car and slap a slightly newer engine in it for that added horse power gain
Yes buy it if clean is it a daytona?
might be trading my 2012 ford focus for a 2010 rt with 180,000. good deal? my focus has some decent stuff done to it. just need to know reliability wise
No
my father own the same one with same shape
My 06 rt reached 229,000 then it blew up n I'm in the process of doing a motor swap lol
my 2006 has 265000 nota bad car lots of work and money but I still keep it updated
Do your rt rims look the same as the srt rims? I know there are weight differences etc.. I'm just going for looks.
I’m planning to buy 06 Charger SE Sedan for 2K it comes with 120K Miles! Should I purchase it
@@OgiftedgrmHow in the world did you find an '06 Charger with so few miles for such a cheap price? Is it at a junkyard? An auction?
@@hakeemsd70m it’s was on fb marketplace
2009 and forward are for sure. Eagle Hemi.
My 08 is still going strong with 225,000 miles
I just hit 140k on mine!
Are the V6 options also reliable?
Mine is a 08 3.5 v6 with 153k miles, and it has been really reliable mechanically in the 12 years that I've had it.
I hope I don’t find a rusted charger 😂
how many miles is your car at now if you still have it
I still have it and love it, a video upside it coming soon!
I’m at about 138k I believe
I'm looking to buy a 09 rt w 120k miles for 5k decent?
I’d say definitely!!!
How in the world did you find such a good deal? 5K for an 09 R/T?
@@hakeemsd70mI’m about it to spend 14 for 1 with 90k
My 07 RT Hands down the most unreliable car I’ve ever owned but also the most fun car I’ve ever owned so I guess you gotta choose your poison 😂
😂😂 I feel your pain lol that’s how it was with my Audi!
what exactly do you mean by unreliable?
do you mean old wear parts that are worn going bad?
Oops ! Meant to say 2007 Magnum RT.
I have 118k miles on my 2006 SRT8. I have had my fair share of issues with this car, would I buy another charger..... sadly no. Wish I would have went with a corvette, as I prefer two door cars.
My SRT8 had a bad PCM problem. What problems have you had?
@@Chowcago What kind of problems did you have with PCM?
I've done alot of maintenance to this car, I probably should change PCM.
My known issues -
* Shifter will pop fuse, leaving the car in limp mode showing PRNDL8. I think the shifter assembly needs to be replaced. Happens once in a while.
* Would shut off after filling up, thankfully there is a factory recall on gas tank. Which the dealer did not know, until I called Mopar customer service. That's all fixed now.
* Right now when I stop at an intersection, sometimes the car has a weird idle. Like it wants to stall.
This car definitely is finicky lol
@@nolanoropeza8877 I was told it was a PCM issue, but it was never confirmed. My cars gas pedal would be 100% non reactive sometimes. Like I’d pull up at a red light, and when it turned green my gas pedal would not work or respond for like 10 seconds. Imagine having a line of cars honking behind you when that happened lol the bad thing was, it showed zero codes… this was my 2007 SRT8
@@Chowcago I have not had that issue....yet. But I do wish we would get more code thrown at us for certain issues. Instead of guessing what needs to be replaced.
Right now I'm trying to figure out what suspension to install. Once that's done going to buy replica hellcat wheels.
@@Chowcago sounds like pcm…. I had mine replaced then cylinder 6 to space. *we bought the early finiky years*
do these have MDS??
Sadly yes
@@Chowcagowhat’s MDS?
2:30 Cute!
Change your heads befor u drop a valve seat
Franklin car
I got one 120k miles and blew a head,
You are scaring me lol
@@Chowcago pre eagle head trust me , the 2006 has more failures and reports than any of years around so it’s an older one but 2009+ solid
My 2008 falls in the pre eagle phase. Any warning signs?
I’m not sure if it’s the cold weather, but when it’s in “fuel saver mode” I hear a louder rougher noise than usual. A bit concerning
@@Chowcago is the engine idling hard? If it’s rough and runs hard that’s not a good sign. You could do a cylinder pressure test to see if everything is good. If so then that covers the big concern for me.
My Daytona just reached 246,000k it's from 2006 it's 3,000 of 4000. Go mango
You will reach the number just maintenance it