2011-2014 Dodge Charger Buyer’s Guide! Watch before you buy!

[@ManoElMacho]

2011 charger owner here for the last 10 years. Its awesome! Transmission is slow and clunky but handles nicely. Some mechanical issues here and there but still runs like a champ

[@jadenmurphy436]

i have a 2014 just got it from a small dealer no lights on but i do get that clunk i’m worried something’s wrong and now i have to go back is this something that happens no matter what?

[@ManoElMacho]

@@jadenmurphy436 what is the clunk youre referring to? Transmission? Suspension? Clunk and clunky are two different things.

[@silentagony1019]

As a Current 1 1/2 owner here I definitely agree. It’s not the newest looking car but it definitely acts like it. The car is a dependable daily for me as well if maintained properly. I feel like my inside interior is more better looking with the red leather than the outside. Some paint has faded, side skirt broken, constant creaks, suspension is moderate to poor by worn bushings. But flaws aside it still feels like a sedan muscle car

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Oh yeah it’s a sedan muscle car for sure! I love the red leather interior, that’s awesome!

[@Moparguy99-d8z]

Mine is a 2014 and gets compliments all the time 💪

[@Acelife7]

Nice video man, I’m from Michigan as well. Good to see folks like us appreciating American cars like this.

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Thank you I appreciate it! Maybe I’ll catch you at a car meet this year

[@lordraxx8103]

Glad you love it! I custom ordered a grey awd 2012 rt with red leather and all options checked 12 years ago. It's been great. No major issues and dropped in a police sized agm battery so starts even after being left out in - 40 c weather here in Canada. Great car.

[@apprenticeautomotive]

That’s awesome! I always loved the red leather interior with these cars, I wish mine had it. Glad it’s been great for you!

[@addd717]

I bought mine in EU September 2023, its a 2012 SuperBee the only one in my country, so far put in 6K KM mostly driving as a weekend car. Put on Borla Atak (ordered from US) axle back and super happy with it:) Proud i could save a V8 before extinction and fulfill my US muscle car dream :)

[@Alex-sg3yz]

That's so cool. And you put on a great exhaust system to show people how a muscle car is supposed to sound! 🔥

[@Moparguy99-d8z]

My 2014 charger AWD RT has 160,000 miles and still going strong with a lot of compliments 💪

[@jadenmurphy436]

what did you have to replace so far

[@Moparguy99-d8z]

@@jadenmurphy436 fuel pump,water pump,front differential,starter and a new battery lol.Sounds like a lot but any car after 100,000 miles these things start to fail.

[@carelessways]

@@Moparguy99-d8znaw thats not alot thats just regular maintenance. Sounds like a good car. I had a 2010 charger woth 200,000 miles and still ran like brand new crazy

[@Persuhveres]

@@Moparguy99-d8zI have the same car, do you know if this comes with an engine oil cooler ? I’m at 140k miles and have had to replace the starter, water pump, & brake pedal switch so far. Currently it’s parked as I’m having issues with engine oil mixing in the coolant. Really hoping it’s not head gaskets I have to replace

[@Moparguy99-d8z]

@@Persuhveres Usually that is a sign of a blown head casket or it could just be the seals that are damaged on the gasket itself which is much more cheaper to repair.And yes these chargers do have engine oil coolers and if it's that its also much cheaper to fix also maybe around 3 to 400.Now im far from a mechanic but from my personal experiences it can be any of the three.Hope u get ur baby fixed trust me I know it's a crappy feeling not having ur car,but she'll be back on the road before u know it 👍💪

[@whoisbj_1516]

Awesome vid. I bought my rt 2013 from car max and I got the control arms replaced and new front struts

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Thank you! I got new front struts but I could definitely use some new control arms too. Thanks for watching!

[@whoisbj_1516]

@@apprenticeautomotive this may be what the noise is kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmekZZ6Nib1lb6csi=YspfnGad4ZBlt5Av

[@DirtyMikeSRT]

Ive had my 2013 charger srt8 for 4 years now best vehicle ive ever had for sure

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Sweet, I love the SRT8s! That’s an awesome car man

[@meleklarayedh4417]

I have a 2014 RT Tor red fully loaded except the beats Honestly feels like a blast daily driving this car the only thing that bothers me is the back up camera failing often 😅

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Nice I love the tor red color! I bet that thing is a blast to drive. That’s weird the backup camera fails, I wonder if that is a common issue

[@rikwilkinson1451]

I used gorilla glue to tack down the door trim. Worked well. Both sides came up

[@SimonJames-c7m]

Cool video I got one for my first car I like it bc it smooth and good looking but I want to add the spoiler but idk if am a regret bc I have a habit of eating or sitting on the bk lol Where did get those wheels ?

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Thanks I appreciate it! I got the wheels from Belle tire a while ago, back in 2017. I originally bought them for my Chrysler 300 at the time but they fit on the charger nicely

[@stocksj]

Nice, I bought a 2013 ex-FHP car in great condition. Planning on doing some upgrades. Where did you find those rims? They look similar to the Viper rims on the Ram SRT truck.

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Nice that’s sweet! They are the SRT-10 reps, I got them from Belle tire back in like 2016 originally for my Chrysler 300 at the time. Not sure if they still sell them or not

[@silverado_motions_my21]

Nice vid man. I'm planning to buy one as my first car when I move into the States.

[@Napanochfarther]

I just got a 2014 Dodge charger RT all wheel drive and it literally looks exactly the same with the same rims except for the extra spoiler came with a Mopar air intake, struck tower bar, and Corsa extreme exhaust

[@Aethlux]

Luckily I got my 2014 RT AWD Plus with the Leather seats and back up cam. One of my main things that I wish I wouldve looked into with our car is the wheel options being very limited and somewhat difficult to find sizing for a good stance.

[@nurseauto4728]

Good video an good tips, but don't call the Hemi heavy bro, very powerful for the weight 💪

[@KingDevoneo-GamingChannel]

Thanks for the insight bro 💯

[@whoisbj_1516]

And my dash squeaks when I went over bumps. It may be the bushings may be worn on the control arms.

[@triplusional2.0]

Thank you for this video because my mom and I are looking for a vehicle. The lady is a former cop so it's a Dodge Charger. I'm not sure which version of it, but I'm getting more info on it. Also, it's a 2013. It's 250k+, and my mom just told me about it, and coincidentally, will you mention the front line of the charger? The ladies just got that repaired, apparently. The lady mentioned that everything under the hood is nearly brand new. So, I'll make sure the things you previously mentioned in this video into consideration, which is basic common sense car knowledge I acknowledge so. After all, the Dodge Charger is one of my dream cars, too.

[@latugaming2680]

DO NOT BUY THAT CAR!! The reason why the front is new is because it's been in a accident

[@triplusional2.0]

@latugaming2680 yeah don't worry we have changed our mind with that one

[@thatoff-roaddude9515]

I must say I purchased an SE 2014 V6 @37k on dash back in 2015 to current and I must say out of 9 yrs I’ve had 0 problems so around 220k I gave her a make over cold air intake coilovers steel brake lines 20” hellcat wheels i must say she looks mean 😂😂😂 super funny when I pull up beside those RT and scats they be looking like they want that smoke all and all great vehicle take care of maintenance your good to go

[@wallaceluna6241]

Hey brotha now I’m wondering if my charger has a sports mode. It’s the 2014 AWD v8 RT max. Leather seats heated n cooled cup holders. Edit also rear door fenders where the rubber sits and the door meets above the wheel. It likes to rust there.

[@Jubin0426]

How many miles does it have?

[@apprenticeautomotive]

130k

[@ConsensusX]

Mine has 245k mi. Main issues to replace: ball joins, suspension bushings, coolant thermostat, oil cooling unit, climate actuators.. A little bit of oil leak at the heads, and the transmission is making me nervous.

[@philipw0280]

I’ve been trying to find the SRT 10 wheels but they are for the ram trucks, will they still fit?

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Not sure, mine are the SRT 10 style wheels but have the Dodge Charger offsets.

[@ZZZracing]

With a proper engine/trans tune and a high stall converter this thing would rip! For context, my turbo 2006 5.7 300c with the 2015+ awd police charger runs a 10.8@126mph and does awd burnouts haha

[@apprenticeautomotive]

No way that’s so awesome!! I want to do it so badly. Do you have any videos of you running at the track? I’d love to see it

[@ZZZracing]

yea, there are some on my channel

[@apprenticeautomotive]

@@ZZZracing I just checked it out, that thing is awesome!!!! Did you have to do anything to have the front transfer case handle the power?

[@ZZZracing]

@@apprenticeautomotive It's the stock 2009+ transfer case, but instead of an awd controller its on a 12v on off switch. Basically burnout mode, and 4wd mode. So far so good.

[@yodaevil]

I have a 12 rt max? Plus? Has 4 heated seats, ac front seats, heated steering wheel and mirrors. Heated and chilled cup holders, back up cam, tan leather and so much more. Paid 16k at 96k miles in 2020. Has 122k now and have had to do 6k in repairs. It just breaks all the time. But the awd is a beast in the snow. Sounds great and know I’ll never get another awd v8 car again. So I keep it running. Plus the 11-14 chargers look the best in my option. The hood and headlights are just so much better than the newer cars! Enjoy it as long as you can my man!

[@apprenticeautomotive]

That’s awesome!!! I think the 11-14 chargers are the best looking too. I’m surprised it breaks all the time, mine has never had any issues knock on wood. I plan to run mine till the wheels fall off and then build it back up again lol

[@yodaevil]

@@apprenticeautomotive new power steering rack, awd module, transfer case seal, water pump, lower control arms, front axles, trunk release sensor, new tires ever 10k miles (zero burnouts cause awd), fresh air door actuator, something ac regulator, radiator, upper lower hoses, idler pulley, breaks and rotors. All in 26k miles. The passenger door is pulling away and now the cluster gauge has a battery light on, but no charging issues, it’s the cluster. But have had it over 120 many of times. Guess that’s what you get when you drive it hard. And that’s not even figuring in the 13.5 mpg and mid grade fuel!

[@Br99klynINg24_8]

You bought a neglected charger

[@yodaevil]

@@Br99klynINg24_8 that’s what I thought too. But there was huge amounts of service records for it. It was a corporate car that the person using it didn’t have to pay for any service. Things that most people ignore was done before I got it. I researched awd hemis before getting mine and everyone had nothing but great things to say. Maybe mine is just that 1? Doesn’t matter either way, I’m going to continue to beat it and fix it till the doors fall off!

[@jake42326]

​@@yodaevildon't bother running mid grade. I've been running 87 for months. Average 21 mpg to. I Don't beat on it with regular gas though.

[@hircine92h]

Are they reliable cars and good as a daily driver?

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Yessir, I’ve had mine for 60,000 miles, currently at 130,000 miles, and have had zero issues. I’ve heard of other people have some issues, it all depends on how you take care of it and how the previous owner has taken care of it

[@jesusperez881]

Hey I’m thinking about buying a 2012 charger 3.6 v6 and I’m not sure if I should buy it or maybe look for a 2012 5.7 hemi v8

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Depends on what you’re looking to get out of the car. The 5.7 sounds great and has more power than the 3.6. But the 3.6 would be better on gas mileage if you had to daily drive the car long distances.

[@JR99888]

Anything to fix a bumper-hood gap?

[@apprenticeautomotive]

You can manually try and adjust it by trimming but I just left the gap, it wasn’t terrible

[@petergumataotao6811]

How’s the car today any changes?

[@apprenticeautomotive]

The car is still doing good! No new changes as of yet but I’m debating on what to do with it next

[@r1ddlebox916]

My car is always in sport mode its called a t56 transmission

[@the1realktmriderk560]

I’m looking at this 2013 charger rt with tan leather interior but doesn’t have the paddle shifters:/

[@blastprocessing1]

How's the insurance cost on this?

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Depends on what state you’re in, mine is about the same as a Mustang, Camaro, challenger of similar years so it’s “competitively priced” I’d say

[@blastprocessing1]

@@apprenticeautomotive Makes sense, I've had Mustangs, SS Camaro, ZL1 and a Corvette, so I figured it would be about the same cost. Thanks for replying!

[@WardBooster17]

It matters what age you are as well

[@johnpacheco-j6f]

what year is this Charger?

[@apprenticeautomotive]

2014

[@Strange_Man1911]

I want one so bad. It looks and sounds so MEAN.

[@StrykerGSP]

ITs not fast???? Hmm with the limiter removed it will bury the odometer. The police version can go 160 plus mph for a minimum of 30 miles. Thats almost super car numbers and they like yours top out at over 165 Mph. Thats not fast?????

[@edgaramaro9161]

Is this a sedan or pusuit?

[@apprenticeautomotive]

Sedan

[@w.e.s.]

People ruining these with black cheap looking spare wheel looking wheels

[@AmericanGypsy206]

There doesn’t need to be a buyer’s guide for this type of car because everybody steals them and no person with sophistication and dignity would want to drive that piece of shit. Save it for Jamal and Ray Ray.

[@TheInsider300]

bruh what