Used 2018 Dodge Charger Consumer Reviews
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Never thought I would buy a Dodge on purpose!
Dave Gilbert, 08/04/2018
updated 11/05/2019
2018 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
52 of 55 people found this review helpful
I already loved the way the new Chargers looked on the outside, but never considered purchasing one due to the previous bad experiences with Chrysler products that my family members have had. I drove a Charger last November at a local auto expo, and was thoroughly impressed! I already assumed it would be fun to drive, but I was astounded at how solid and well made it was. It is rock solid, and will cruise at 100 mph as smoothly as if it were standing still. (Professional driver on closed course. Do not attempt :-) ) Initial build quality is on par with the Japanese marques that I usually own. It is really hard to believe that this car came from the same company that manufactured my wife's dreadful 2010 Chrysler Sebring, the car that made her swear off American cars for life. When it came time to shop for a new car in February, I test drove a number of different makes and models, never really thinking that I would seriously consider a Charger. And yet, no other car came close to matching the combination of performance, style, and quality the Charger offered; it was the easiest choice I had ever made on a new vehicle. The 5.7 Liter HEMI V8 is legendary. I always start the car with the remote start feature as I walk up to it, just to hear that sweet rumble. And this car is packed with technology that actually works. It comes standard with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, so there was no need to buy the Navigation package; I simply use the navigation app on my smartphone. There are countless small features that show how much thought was put into the overall design. The hood has gas struts instead of the aggravating prop rod, there are courtesy lights galore, hooks in the trunk to hang plastic grocery bags, and the list goes on. No one would select a car based on these small details, but they make a great car even better. I was never impressed by the aesthetics of the instrument panel while sitting in the car, as I had done at previous car shows. But when I drove it, everything clicked. For some reason, the excellent ergonomics of the instruments and switchgear while driving the car made the appearance of IP more palatable; I still have not figured out how that is possible, but it's true! The exterior design is perfect for its intended demographic: those enthusiasts looking for an unashamedly American, no compromise muscle car (yeah, it is assembled in Canada, but still...). It is beautiful, in my opinion. There are none of the obnoxious and superfluous bulges, creases, warts, goiters, flaps, slits, nostrils, fins, or claspers that most new cars are plagued with. Who decided that the front of a car needs to look like a giant insect anyway??? Lookin' at you, 2018 Camry. It will not appeal to everyone; luxury car snobs will not be impressed. Who cares? They weren't invited to this party anyway. I have surprisingly few nits to pick about this car; they got all of the big things right. I can really only think of two small items that I would change...there is no rear seatback release in the trunk like my older Camry had; the seatbacks have to be released from the interior. Also, I wish the active exhaust had a "quiet mode" like the new Mustangs (the only redeeming feature about the new Mustangs, IMO). I don't think the exhaust is loud enough to offend any neighbors, but I still feel a little self-conscious coming or going when my neighborhood is asleep. ***UPDATE 11-04-19*** I am still insanely happy with this car! I am halfway through my 3-year lease, and have already decided that I will be leasing another Charger when my current lease is up. This has honestly turned out to be one of the best cars I have ever owned; definitely THE best for road trips. I have been on several now, and it is rock-solid and glued to the road. No back or butt fatigue after 8 hours in the saddle. Even with my lead foot, I can get 22 mpg on the highway. Not great, but what it lacks in economy, it more than makes up for in FUN!! The OEM tires only lasted 20k miles; replaced them with a set of Continentals (highly recommended!). There have been a few annoyances, but none would deter me from having another Charger: * Twice, the backup camera has not worked, but both times it came back on the next day. * The A/C compressor started making a whining noise at around 10K miles. It is very subtle, and has not bothered me enough to take it in for repair. * Everybody that gets in the back seat bumps their head, so now I make sure to warn people (the people that I like anyway). * The blind spot warning “horn” is WAY too loud, even on the lowest setting. It needs to be a “chime” like Mazda uses. * I still wish that the exhaust had a quiet mode, and that the rear seatbacks had a release in the trunk. That's it! I cannot think of anything else I would change about this car. I still get frequent comments on the beautiful F8 Green paint, and the way the car sounds. I could go on and on, but I am running out of spac
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Favorite Car of All Time
Dee, 02/09/2020
updated 02/22/2022
2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I love this car! Very fun & comfortable, by far my favorite car I have ever driven in or ridden in, its a black CPO 2017 SXT V6 AWD. Had it for over 2 years, very reliable with no major issues, performs well in all weather, snow. The thing is built like a tank. I get compliments on it all the time and people love riding in it. Besides the obvious good looks, the acceleration is fast, even though its only the V6. The automatic shifting is usually good enough, although when flooring it its faster when you use the manual shift mode to shift faster, very cool feature. If you aren't familiar with this (I wasn't) you move the stick over to the left and then you are in manual mode, where you then push the stick up or down to manually shift gears... sort of an easier version of stickshift, which comes in really handy when more control or speed is needed, or you just want to make it more interesting. And it automatically downshifts when you slow down so you never stall like with a stickshift. The handling is also amazing, it handles curves beautifully even going fast, the ride is also smooth. A real pleasure to drive. The steering wheel feels great to grip. The gas pedal finely tuned; its responsive but not too responsive, giving you excellent control. The brakes pedal is the same. The steering wheel has a nice bulge on either side which makes it really nice to grip. The wheels are huge which really adds to the cool look of the car, they dwarf other car wheels. The car is huge, its even bigger than a Camry. Very roomy interior, huge trunk, plenty of cargo space. The thing that struck me the most though after I bought the car was the interior design… I’ve never seen anything like it. I thought the car looked cool on the outside, but its even cooler on the inside. Nice textures & smooth lines everywhere, built with quality materials, nothing feels cheap. Overall the car feels very solid, well built & high quality. Nothing rinky-dink about it like some Hondas & Kias I’ve ridden in. I like the all black cloth interior. The dashboard is streamlined & simple, not cluttered & confusing like some cars. There are nice little touches like a sunglasses case that pops down from the ceiling, and a cover that slides over the cupholder, a rearview mirror that dims itself at night, a door light that lights up the ground when you step out at night, a cool subtle hexagonal honeycomb design on parts of the dashboard. And small lights like in the cupholder & by the door handle. Great attention to detail & extras that make it feel a cut above. You’d have to experience it to appreciate it, but the design of this car is just amazing & beautiful, it shows they really put time into designing his car, and added a lot of nice touches that they didn’t have to. The red gagues look awesome when lit up at night against the black dashboard, and you can adjust the brightness with a dial, very cool feature I havent seen before.The car is just full of nice features & little touches that make driving it & spending time in it a real pleasure. The all wheel drive is great in the snow, the fog lights are a great feature. It came with Alpine speakers which are amazing, and being a musician/bass fanatic I can fully appreciate the premium sound. I had a 12” subwoofer in my last car, but the bass is so good on the Aplines I feel no need to install it, I’d rather have the trunk space at this point. The seats are also super comfortable, I got the car for commuting & traveling & its perfect for that since the drivers seat is power adjustable with buttons on the side. You can move the seat up, down, front or back, and also adjust the lumbar curve front to back and up & down! So you can get the seat curve & position exactly how you want it. I can sit in this car all day & be comfortable, no back pains. I’m officially a Dodge fan, I dont understand why more people dont like Dodge, I think its just because they have never driven one or ridden in one (I hadn’t either). Most people I talk to are interested in Hondas & Toyotas, which are good cars, but the Dodge is a whole different animal. The only downside I can think of is there is no backup camera, and the car is big making it hard to fit into tight parking spaces. Some Chargers do have a backup camera its just this model didnt come with it, I would recommend that if you can get it. The gas mileage is pretty good I get on average 30mpg highway & 20 city. Another cool thing about the car is you can program different settings like if you want the car to beep when you lock or unlock it, adjust the power steering, control how bright the display is, etc. You can customize the settings how you want it, the touchscreen controls are simple & easy to use, and there are real knobs & buttons still for your basic functions which I like. Overall its a very cool car inside & out, very fun, comfortable & user friendly, customizable, powerful yet practical at the same time.
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Still Loving It! 2023
Juan M., 07/18/2018
updated 07/24/2023
2018 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
So far so good, car has been running great no issues, one recall software-based quickly handled, I have the 5.7 plus with super track pack. I love the looks, and people will stop to compliment the car. Front seats are very comfortable and have a lot of flexibility with lumbar support, its a great feeling when driving the car and knowing you can quickly accelerate if needed. Backsets are also comfortable with lots of room for passengers, the large trunk is excellent. I find the visibility in the car to be okay, however, you do have to be careful in getting into the back seats that you do not bump your head, once you know this you can adjust how you get in and there are no issues. I feel very safe in this car, and I like all the safety features included in my package. Well, its a V8 so gas can go fast if you drive it in sports mode all the time, I not a crazy driver so I have been lucky in getting 21mpg overall so far. Update: 3 years later and the car has had no major issues, being thru a couple of dings which were repaired, great condition, only issue I had was the warping of the plastic on one of the passenger doors which was replaced under warranty! all the above applies still! Milage is more like 20 mpg average highway and local roads, this is my primary car and I feel very safe when driving, V8 has saved me from getting into accidents, especially on the Highway, very reactive and safe!
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Family Friendly Muscle Car
John V, 05/23/2017
updated 11/26/2018
2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
Moving up from a Subaru BRZ, the car is ultra comfortable for me. Easy in and out. The family finds it a great car to travel in. I find its a fun car to drive. It certainly is capable of scratching the acceleration itch that comes along now and again. Stay off the pedal and I am getting a respectable 28 - 30 mpg at a cruise of 70. Mixed driving is 23 - 24. Technology it is the bomb. The connect system is quick and responsive and very well laid out. Apple Car play functions very well and my daughter is happy she has USB ports in the back seat as well as an A/C vent. Overall I find the car an excellent blend of family functionality and a car that provides some fun behind the wheel. 40k miles later, not a single issue with the car. Regular oil changes based on the oil life monitor system. I did have to put new tires on... based on fun factor. yea, wiper blades too. Family prefers traveling in the Charger over the wife's Honda Accord. Constantly get compliments on the Octane Red color. Dodge did it right with this car IMHO.
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A comfortable sedan with a lot of attitude
Turbojimmy, 02/09/2018
2017 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack 4dr Sedan (6.4L 8cyl 8A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
Note: I have an R/T (5.7L), not a Scat Pack. I'm not sure why that was selected for my review. I'm a 40-something-year-old dad with teenaged kids. I've been driving an Avalanche for the past 6 years and it's served me well. But I wanted to move back to a car rather than a truck. I knew I wanted a big sedan. I had been looking at Chargers for a long time. Everything else in its class seemed kind of bland. I had never owned a Dodge product but I really liked the styling of the new Chargers, and the availability of a V8 made them that more interesting. A couple of months ago, one of my other cars went into the dealer for a recall. They sent me to Enterprise for a complimentary rental. Enterprise picked me up in what I would learn was a 2017 Charger. I got into the passenger side and the woman from Enterprise started it up. The exhaust growl got my attention immediately. I asked her what exactly this thing was - it was an R/T. Sadly, this was not to be my rental car. But they did give me a 2017 AWD Charger with the 3.6L VVT engine. After driving that for a few weeks, I was hooked. I'm going to preface the rest of my comments by reminding you that we're talking about a full-sized sedan. Acceleration was great, handling was precise and braking was awesome. Cabin space is generous and the seats are comfortable. The UConnect system is intuitive and comprehensive. After turning my rental in, I was on the hunt for a 2017 R/T. The color had to be Maximum Steel Metallic and it had to have the Blacktop package. I found one a couple of weeks later and have owned it a couple of weeks now. The 5.7L Hemi vs. the 3.6L VVT experience is night and day. The active exhaust on the R/T is sophisticated and sounds sweet. The 8-speed transmission behaves totally different behind the 5.7L vs. the 3.6L. In both cases, however, shifts are smooth and quick. The Android Auto feature baked into the UConnect is nice. I haven't tried the Apple version. The car I bought has very few options, but that's the way I like it. As equipped - just the R/T package and Blacktop option - it does everything I want it to do. It can be a docile 4 cylinder when commuting to work, or you can push the Sport button and let it rumble. Now the cons...there are a few things that my Avalanche does that the Charger does not. First, the ability to program the passenger seat heater to come on with a remote start. Charger doesn't do that. The Charger does not dip the right-side mirror when backing either, which is a nice feature that other cars have. My only other complaint is that the factory Firestone Firehawk GT tires really suck in cold weather. They're marketed as an all season tire but they are totally ineffective in the cold and snow. I've owned A LOT of V8, RWD cars over the years and have driven them in the Winter without issue. This Charger is completely helpless in inclement weather and I blame the tires. I'll be investing in dedicated Winter tires next season.
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