Dodge Challenger Maintenance Costs
A Dodge Challenger will cost about $8,593 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.
This is more than the industry average for popular coupe models by $1,186. There is also a 24.22% chance that a Challenger will require a major repair during that time. This is 5.25% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
An extended warranty is recommended.
$2,723
Cost of maintenance/repair in the first five years.
This is less than the industry average for popular Coupe models by $8,592.
5%
Chance that this car will need a major repair in its first five years.
This is 24% better than similar vehicles in this segment.
Warranty Score:
Dodge Challenger

A higher score reflects a more reliable car, meaning the likelihood and cost of repairs is lower. An extended warranty is optional but recommended.
This value is determined by the cost of maintenance and the likelihood of repair values.
Get QuoteDodge Challenger Maintenance Costs
Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
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1 | 2.50% | $352 |
2 | 4.14% | $413 |
3 | 4.65% | $508 |
4 | 8.21% | $662 |
5 | 11.76% | $788 |
6 | 13.23% | $988 |
7 | 14.27% | $1,142 |
8 | 18.45% | $1,202 |
9 | 20.39% | $1,242 |
10 | 24.22% | $1,296 |
11 | 37.52% | $1,374 |
12 | 46.67% | $1,496 |
Dodge Challenger Maintenance Schedule
Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
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10,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
20,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Cabin Air Filter |
30,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Air Intake Filter, Replace Cabin Air Filter |
40,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
50,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Cabin Air Filter |
60,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Air Intake Filter, Replace Cabin Air Filter |
70,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
80,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Cabin Air Filter |
90,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Air Intake Filter, Replace Cabin Air Filter |
100,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Spark Plugs |
110,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Cabin Air Filter |
120,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Air Intake Filter, Replace Cabin Air Filter, Change Automatic Transmission Fluid |
130,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
140,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Cabin Air Filter |
150,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Replace Air Intake Filter, Replace Cabin Air Filter, Flush Coolant |
What About Dodge Challenger Insurance Costs?
The average cost to insure a Dodge Challenger is about $1,958 per year. This adds up to around $9,790 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Dodge Challenger. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure
Dodge Challenger Maintenance Rankings
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