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Dodge Challenger Repair Cost Guide

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Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger, compiled from 9 industry sources (7 high-confidence). Covers 10 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range
$100-$4,800
Body Labor
$115/hr
Paint Labor
$120/hr
Annual Maint.
$314/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$250-$1,000

Single panel scratch, small dent, mirror damage, lip damage

Moderate

$1,000-$3,000

Bumper replacement, fender replacement, windshield replacement

Major

$3,000-$8,000

Multiple panel damage, quarter panel work, full side hit

Common Repairs & Costs

Front Bumper Replacement
3-5 hrs
Front bumper fascia replacement with paint and sensor reinstallation
$900-$2,100
Parts: $300-$800 Labor: $300-$700 Paint: $300-$600
Rear Bumper Replacement
2-4 hrs
Rear bumper fascia replacement with paint
$750-$1,800
Parts: $250-$700 Labor: $200-$500 Paint: $300-$600
Front Bumper Repair
2.5-5 hrs
Front bumper repair and repaint (scratches, scuffs)
$550-$1,300
Parts: $0-$100 Labor: $300-$700 Paint: $250-$500
Fender Replacement
2-4.5 hrs
Front fender replacement with paint
$800-$1,800
Parts: $250-$600 Labor: $250-$600 Paint: $300-$600
Door Replacement
3-6 hrs
Complete door assembly replacement including glass and hardware
$1,400-$3,000
Parts: $600-$1300 Labor: $400-$900 Paint: $400-$800
Windshield Replacement
1-2 hrs
Windshield replacement
$350-$850
Parts: $250-$600 Labor: $100-$250
Mirror Replacement
0.3-1 hrs
Side mirror assembly replacement
$496-$524
Parts: $200-$400 Labor: $50-$130 Paint: $50-$150
Headlight Replacement
0.5-1 hrs
Headlight assembly replacement (halogen or HID)
$260-$750
Parts: $200-$600 Labor: $60-$150
Quarter Panel Replacement
8-22 hrs
Quarter panel repair or replacement with paint
$1,800-$4,800
Parts: $400-$1000 Labor: $1000-$3000 Paint: $400-$800
Paintless Dent Repair
0.5-3 hrs
Paintless dent repair (PDR) for minor dents
$100-$500
Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $100-$500

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body
$115/hr
Paint
$120/hr
Mechanical
$135/hr
Frame
$140/hr

Dodge dealerships charge $100-$170/hr; independent shops $70-$120/hr

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Front Bumper Cover
$350-$800
$100-$350
-61%
OEM: $350-$800 | AM: $100-$350 (-61%)
Rear Bumper Cover
$300-$700
$100-$300
-60%
OEM: $300-$700 | AM: $100-$300 (-60%)
Front Fender
$300-$600
$100-$300
-56%
OEM: $300-$600 | AM: $100-$300 (-56%)
Headlight Assembly
$300-$600
$80-$250
-63%
OEM: $300-$600 | AM: $80-$250 (-63%)
Side Mirror Assembly
$200-$400
$60-$180
-60%
OEM: $200-$400 | AM: $60-$180 (-60%)
Windshield
$300-$600
$150-$400
-39%
OEM: $300-$600 | AM: $150-$400 (-39%)
Taillight Assembly
$250-$500
$80-$250
-56%
OEM: $250-$500 | AM: $80-$250 (-56%)
Door Shell
$500-$1,100
$250-$600
-47%
OEM: $500-$1100 | AM: $250-$600 (-47%)

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper fascia scratches, cracks from low-speed impacts

Typical cost $550-$2,100

Large front fascia is easily damaged; SRT/Hellcat wider body adds cost

Rear Bumper Damage

Common

Rear bumper damage from parking incidents

Typical cost $750-$1,800

Door Dings And Dents

Very Common

Door dings, dents, and parking lot damage

Typical cost $100-$800

Large doors on Challenger make door dings very common

Wheel And Tire Curbing

Very Common

Wheel curb rash from wide body and large wheels

Typical cost $150-$500

Per wheel; SRT and widebody models especially prone with 20" wheels

Side Mirror Damage

Common

Side mirror damage from tight spaces

Typical cost $496-$524

Rear Quarter Scrapes

Common

Quarter panel scrapes from misjudging wide rear end

Typical cost $500-$2,000

Challenger is one of the widest passenger cars; Turo renters frequently misjudge width

Front Lip Damage

Common

Front splitter/lip damage from speed bumps

Typical cost $200-$600

Paint Scratches

Very Common

Paint scratches across body panels

Typical cost $250-$800

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost
$314/yr

Source: RepairPal

Data Sources

9 sources (7 high-confidence)

RepairPal CarEdge CARiD Challenger Forum ChallengerTalk PartsGeek Factory Chrysler Parts AmericanMuscle YourMechanic

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