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The 2011 Charger's 370-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V8 and five-speed automatic transmission deliver straight-line acceleration that doesn't require a sports car payment. Owners praise the roomy back seat and trunk—you can actually fit luggage for a road trip without folding down seats. The heavy steering and body-on-frame feel make it planted at highway speeds, not twitchy like newer sedans.
The transmission (A750E five-speed) starts shifting hesitantly around 100k miles, sometimes hunting between gears on the highway. Dashboard clusters fail between 80k and 140k miles, dimming or going dark entirely. Rear brake calipers seize frequently after 120k miles because Dodge routed the brake lines poorly in that area. NHTSA has logged multiple complaints about the doors not closing smoothly and sunroof leaks appearing after five years.
Under 80k miles: $11,500–$15,200. 80k–140k miles: $8,800–$12,100. Over 140k miles: $5,500–$8,200. SE and SXT base trims run $2,000–$3,000 lower than R/T models; accident history and rust on the undercarriage in salt-belt states can knock $1,500 off.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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