2018
Dodge Charger

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Available trims

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  • SXT RWD
    Starts at
    $28,995
    19 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SXT Plus RWD
    Starts at
    $30,495
    19 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • GT AWD
    Starts at
    $32,995
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • R/T RWD
    Starts at
    $35,495
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Daytona RWD
    Starts at
    $35,495
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Daytona 392 RWD
    Starts at
    $39,995
    15 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • R/T Scat Pack RWD
    Starts at
    $39,995
    15 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SRT 392 RWD
    Starts at
    $51,145
    15 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SRT Hellcat RWD
    Starts at
    $66,295
    13 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Backup camera, rear parking sensors now standard
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now standard
V-6 or V-8 power, including 707-hp supercharged V-8 (SRT Hellcat)
AWD available
Eight-speed automatic standard
Performance Pages feature available

The good & the bad

The good

Powerful V-6 and V-8 engines
V-6 gas mileage
Uconnect multimedia system
SRT Hellcat performance

The bad

Fake-looking interior metal trim
V-8 fuel economy
Heated seat controls on multimedia screen
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Expert 2018 Dodge Charger review

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What it is: The Dodge Charger is a full-size sedan that's available with rear- or all-wheel drive. It has standard V-6 power and offers a choice of V-8 engines including a supercharged V-8 in the SRT Hellcat model that makes 707 horsepower. Competitors include the Nissan Maxima, Chevrolet Impala and Ford Taurus.


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New standard features include a backup camera, rear parking sensors and a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Red Brembo-brand brake calipers are available for the R/T Scat Pack and Daytona 392 models.

Charger SRT
Dodge made headlines in 2015 with the introduction of a new supercharged V-8 engine dubbed Hellcat. The optional engine makes 707 hp and 650 pounds-feet of torque.

What’s Special

  • New grille and fender badges (SRT Hellcat)
  • Black, orange and gunmetal Brembo-brand brake calipers now available (SRT Hellcat)
  • 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Functional heat extractors on Hellcat-powered cars

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2018 Dodge Charger review: Our expert's take


What it is: The Dodge Charger is a full-size sedan that's available with rear- or all-wheel drive. It has standard V-6 power and offers a choice of V-8 engines including a supercharged V-8 in the SRT Hellcat model that makes 707 horsepower. Competitors include the Nissan Maxima, Chevrolet Impala and Ford Taurus.


(Skip to details on the Charger SRT)


New standard features include a backup camera, rear parking sensors and a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Red Brembo-brand brake calipers are available for the R/T Scat Pack and Daytona 392 models.

Charger SRT
Dodge made headlines in 2015 with the introduction of a new supercharged V-8 engine dubbed Hellcat. The optional engine makes 707 hp and 650 pounds-feet of torque.

What’s Special

  • New grille and fender badges (SRT Hellcat)
  • Black, orange and gunmetal Brembo-brand brake calipers now available (SRT Hellcat)
  • 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Functional heat extractors on Hellcat-powered cars

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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Dodge Charger base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125 point inspection
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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 204 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.8
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • By Demetrius from Columbus Ohio
    Owns this car
    December 7, 2023

    Great Car

    Great car. Mine got stolen though, but it’s great otherwise. I have the 5.7 Hemi and it’s pretty quick, responsive, and fast. Overall fun car
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Joe Fuertes from Oceanside CA.
    Owns this car
    June 28, 2023

    Hot And Sexy Car

    The car is great and has good power for V6. The interior is also great with the SXT Plus that has leather interior Overall value, price, comfort , and very defendable are great.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By MikeG from Bourbonnais ,IL
    Owns this car
    June 1, 2023

    Beware the “FREE CARWASH”

    Has had issues since drivin off the lot, actually upon “free car wash” offer at purchase, the in-house car wash proceeded to put scratches (1000’s of scratches, some down to metal) on every exposed painted surfaces.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By PissedSRTOwner from Kansas City, MO
    Owns this car
    June 10, 2021

    Fastest piece of junk on the road

    The radios in these vehicles - all Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep products - are defective from the factory. They fail, making the navigation system, sound system, and backup cameras stop working. The dealerships can't fix them, Dodge does not provide working parts. All they do is keep sending you home with a broken car month after month until you finally sell it in disgust.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Brody from Patterson Louisiana
    Owns this car
    May 11, 2021

    I bought my dream car.

    It’s a 10 out of 10 in every aspect. Couldn’t be happier with the car and the deal I was given. I found exactly what I was looking for.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Frank from Raleigh, NC
    Owns this car
    February 9, 2021

    GT AWD

    The V6 AWD offers 0-60 in under 7 seconds, the 1/4 mile in approx 14.5 seconds +/-, smooth quiet ride between 40-90 mph on the highway with no problems passing or merging, combined city/highway MPG at approx 23. The drive quality is very good. The car performs best between 30 to 75 mph as it is not especially quick from 0-30 mph If these numbers/features will not satisfy your needs foe either sound or speed then spring for the RT, Skat Pack or Hellcat but once you start spending $$ on the higher trim levels you have many options from many car companies that offer nice performance. Some basic electric cars can now do 0-60 in less than 5 seconds
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Hellcat Mark from Oceanside, CA
    Owns this car
    November 24, 2020

    Dodge Charger Hellcat in B5 Blue!!!

    What more is there to say???? Supercharged 707hp American Muscle Car in a 4 door sedan for less than 65k. Get yours today, you won’t regret it!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By RhondaHope from Deland, Fl
    Owns this car
    October 14, 2020

    So happy with this car!

    This car is everything and more than I a was looking for! It’s sporty and sleek yet has lots of room inside and pretty decent gas mileage. The features inside and out are an added bonus. My grandsons love riding in it!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Retired from Charlotte nc
    Owns this car
    October 6, 2020

    I bought the car new in 2017 and love it.

    Lots of room in the front. Lots of cargo room. Lots of hemi power. I have not had any issues with the car and it gets 27 mpg highway with 375 hp.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By saif from Hoffman Estate Illinois
    Owns this car
    September 15, 2020

    Absolutely a great American car

    I own the Daytona 392 Edition it’s a 6.4L V8 excellent vehicle the best part about the car is the powerful 6.4L engine and the exterior styling but the interior it looks very very cheap looks like from 1950’s needs a huge make over wish they copy from Germans. Apart from interior everything is excellent. it is not only Dodge brand but in my opinion all the American car interior is outdated.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Remosuave from Philadelphia, PA
    Owns this car
    September 14, 2020

    Runs great and is reliable

    I love everything about this car. I’ve been car shopping for months and couldn’t seem to find the right one until I traded my old charger for this new one. I couldn’t be more happier
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mark calhoun from Lagrange,ha.
    Owns this car
    August 23, 2020

    Been reliable thus far.

    I like except for the door panels peeling back! The car is only two years old! Will dodge replace for free? There are many such complaint s
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Dodge Charger?

The 2018 Dodge Charger is available in 9 trim levels:

  • Daytona (1 style)
  • Daytona 392 (1 style)
  • GT (1 style)
  • R/T (1 style)
  • R/T Scat Pack (1 style)
  • SRT 392 (1 style)
  • SRT Hellcat (1 style)
  • SXT (1 style)
  • SXT Plus (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Dodge Charger?

The 2018 Dodge Charger offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Dodge Charger?

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Is the 2018 Dodge Charger reliable?

The 2018 Dodge Charger has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Dodge Charger owners.

Is the 2018 Dodge Charger a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Dodge Charger. 94.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 204 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.8

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