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Used Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat from 2015 to 2023: what each year typically sells for (about $40,000 to $80,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2016–2023. Look harder at or skip 2015.
2015–2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
A retro muscle coupe with a supercharged HEMI, an available manual and huge straight-line pace.
Years to target: 2016–2023. Look harder at or skip: 2015. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $40,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $44,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $48,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $53,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $58,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $65,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $69,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $75,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $80,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2015: owner complaints spike (126, mostly the transmission).
- Theft risk and insurance costs are very high, tires wear fast, and many have been launched hard or modified.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for real running costs: performance tires often cost $1,200 to $2,000 a set and can wear out in 15,000 miles, and brakes cost more to replace.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2019 or newer car for 717 horsepower, a Widebody for wider tires and better grip, or a Redeye for 797 horsepower and the strongest resale.
On the test drive
Run a VIN history check for theft or recovery, and inspect rear tires, axles and the clutch for launch abuse. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2019, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2019, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus RC F 2021–2024 · $54,500–$67,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.