Charger Scat Pack Long Term Review: 170,000 Miles! **UPDATED REVIEW**
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- Опубліковано 3 лис 2022
- Hello everyone! Today's video is an exciting one where I go over how my 2015 Dodge Charger Scat Pack has held up now that I have reached 170,000 miles! I purchased the car brand new back in 2015 and the car is my daily driver. In this video I discuss how reliable the car has been to me! Post any questions you have below in the comment section and I will do my best to answer all of them!
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Making it to 170K with a Scat pack without it being crashed or stolen is an accomplishment in and of itself lol. Good job man.
I mean stolen yes, crashed...just don't be an idiot🤷♂️
Yep I only got 25k before mine was stolen got it back but always paranoid now
@@lowridr2 these cars seem to be a magnetics more then ever for theft, it's very unfortunate.
It's because it was owned by a white guy, niggas can take care of shit.
@@tfsamrtguy what lol 😂
We have two 392 Chargers for almost 2 years now with no issues. We are very grateful and blessed to have them in our life. Plus, me and the wife have so much fun racing each other and just daily driving them. Great video review and hopefully our last like yours did!!!!
My wife owns a WRX & there is no point in us racing 🤣
Picture racing with your wife now that’s goals
@@GrimReaper1066 her car wouldn't stand a chance 🤣
The 5.7, 392, 6.1, and 6.2 are amazing engines. Well built and will last a very long time with consistent maintenance.
@@johnnygt6039 lol until she mods it
Holy mother, I wanna see a video once this thing reached 200k+ miles!
Me too!!!
@@johnnygt6039 u take good care of it
Do u still jave
Nice to see you are enjoying your car and using it for its intended purpose. Too many people buy performance cars and either beat the crap out of them and pass them off to the next sucker or hide them away and never drive them. And too many people are scared of miles. Cars are machines they are meant to be driven
We’ll put 💯
What's wrong with beating it next guy gonna beat it
These cars are made to be beat on, as long as you're not bouncing off the rev limiter, putting regular gas and beating on it etc
That's all me I keep it away and hide it until someone wants to race me in my Daily then I laugh knowing I can beat it in my Dodge no racing in my KIA sorry
Wow bro, I thought I had the most mileage on a 2015 scat pack. I’m at 157k in b5 blue, honestly I’ve never had one issue. I’ve recently replaced the brake pads and battery…that’s it. These cars are beasts and will hold up for 300k miles if everyone would just take care of them. Great video sir, hopefully you can get her to 200k and beyond.
You're terrible far behind me!🍻
I have the same year with 92k but I have a shaker
Shit man. My 2015 scat had lifter failure which immediately destroyed the engine at 40k miles. I had 3 days left in warranty and they luckily replaced the engine. At 60k miles the PDS failed. Drive shaft failed 73k miles. All under warranty. It now has 102k miles and has had no issues since 73k miles when driveshaft failed
I absolutely loved this video. Finally someone with an honest view. I'm almost to 30k miles and I love this badass car.
Thank you!
25k here! Got mine new in March 2023
Awesome video & congrats! 👏🏽 currently at 137k miles on my 2015 scatpack 6.4. No issues to report what so ever, has been a phenomenal A to B car averaging 20.8mpg.
glad to hear. i ordered a 21 sp in sept '21 and got it 5 months later. after about 8 months later, i'm about to hit 10k miles, and basically put it away for the winter. i did first oil change at 1k, then again at 5k, and will be doing it every 5k, just like i do in every car i have owned.
Yeah I always change my oil 3-5k, even if the manufacturer says 10k
I'm new to the Dodge family w/ only 7,500 miles in on my 21' Scatty, so roughly 162,000 to go to catch up, brother. Great vid😌
We need more videos on long term for performance vehicles like this one and many other nice job man 😮
awesome review brother
As a 2018 Scat Pack charger owner I agree with you, is a performance car and things need to be taken care so it can be reliable for longer time, that is why when they say we recommend X and Y part is cuz it needs to be taken care for longevity of that part of the car that is being serviced
Also regardless of brand all of them need to be taken care in all their moving parts as time passes so they can hold up for a long time
Great video. You gave me some assurance on my 2021 Scat Challenger. Got it from the factory, she’s my daily driver and I drive a lot. So far have 45,000 miles. It gets all of the scheduled maintenance like clock work. Thanks for making me feel like I’m not killing her. You have a new subscriber.
Holy Cow, 45k miles on a 2021. Mine is also a 2021 and I got mine from the factory December of 2020, Also a daily driver, with a 40 miler round trip and I only have 25k on mine. Glad to know that challengers will last that long also.
@@willpatscully challengers & chargers are pretty much the same car👍
Thinking about getting one, do you spend a lot in gas?
Great cinematography. Thank you for the update.
I appreciate you being upfront and candid about the car. Great video! 👍🏽
Absolutely correct about maintenance. Great job!👍
That is phenomenal! Love seeing these videos you are putting out! Can’t wait until I get my first V8 before they try to take them all away!
Like Dodge says- last call!
@johnnyGT congratulations 🎉brotha ok hitting the 170,000mile mark I look forward to hitting numbers higher then that with my
2019 dodge Charger SCATPACK as well I’m very far behind on mileage but I do look forward to having the car and enjoying it for the next 20years for sure
Great video man definitely made me feel better about my decision . Got myself a 21 scat pack as a daily / just car i’ve always wanted i don’t abuse it like everybody else i will step on it here nd there maybe swing a corner a couple times but nothing too crazy nd i do olán on keeping it as long as i can so this video definitely made me feel good about my decision.
Just take care if it and it will take care of you. Thx for watching!
Very cool opening. I picked up a 2022 Widebody Challenger Scat Pack this past Memorial Day and I hope I have half the luck that you have had with yours. Mine is my daily driver but I only put just about 10 miles a day on it. I think I could live for another 100 years and not hit 100,000 miles. I hope you get to put another 170, 000 on it!👍🏼
Awesome Scoop! Congrats :)
@@392Reviews thank you!
Fantastic review! I just hit 90k on my 5.7 Challenger. Love these cars and they are one of the last modern day model cars that harken back to the “Golden Ear” of muscle cars.
Be prepared after 150,000 miles. Hopefully it doesn’t tick
@@terrylee773 newer hemis don't tick. Unless there's some neglecting there,
@@alwaysdriven u sure about that what year?
Adding Lucus Engine oil additive at every oil change will keep your 5.7 or 6.4 from that annoying tick. I use it in my 2014 Charger R/T Plus currently at 106k miles and still running strong.
Update: At 99,745 miles. I had 2-4 “ticking” episodes at cold starts, but they went away after 2-3 seconds. Never popped a code or had performance issues thankfully. They do sound like sewing machines though😅 Changing oil every 5k miles.
Im so happy this video is here ive been watching the journey on this car since the beginning, i cant wait for the 200k review
Hands down the BEST real world review on scatpack cars,Its stock and is a daily driver that has been on trips ,to work ,to the dragstrip ,driven easily ,driven hard ,I really cant wait to see 200k .
Hey Frankie! It's been quite the journey!
@@johnnygt6039 It sure has ,i just had to add to my comment because i just finished watching the video ,but this car and these reviews every so often are awesome, i really look forward to them
@@frankie072 here is to 200k!🍻
Not just that keep in mind he’s running it on the track, it’s holding up 💪 for the daily drivers
What a great review video! It goes to show that Dodge got it right with this car!
Great vid. I daily drive my 2019, just ticked over 81k miles. Very reliable although I suspect my rear diff will need replacing soon, otherwise nothing to report. No rattles, engine pulls strong with very little oil consumption. Very happy. As you say, mantain these well and they are a solid car.
What symptoms is your differential going through to make your day that?
Do u change the rear diff oil from time to time?
@@zaire.mg. slight shake at highway speed and under hard acceleration. Feels like it's coming fr the back. Checked pretty much everything else so far, drive shaft, Hub, wheel balanced twice. Dropped the diff fluid recently, seemed fine. Still a mystery but narrowing it down and feel it could be the diff. Faint howl from the rear at highway speed too, typical diff symptom.
@@Driver.Diaries front sus and cooling system rad etc suck on all trims tbh from sxt to redeye.. i got a biggier rad and dual fans... u got 16 spark plugs and 2 fuel pumps.. drive shaft coupler is known to go early on these and an srt tech told me the rear diff fluid is good for life...... might make a problem by even changing it..... its a special fluid they use from factory
Mine was making a weird shudder when fully turning at low speed. there was a technical bulletin to flush and replace diff fluid and it went away
I just got my 2022 Scat Pack two months ago brand new. I love it.
Congratulations!
Two years in still love my scat
I’m saving up for a srt 392 and I can’t wait 😊
Like the video. I personally have 2016 with 120k. Normal maintenance some control arm bushings waterpump driveshaft and motor mounts. No abusing
great video bro. For a dodge i am very surprised that the paint is hold up after all those miles. we just bought a 22 challenger scatpack with the red interior love it.
Great review I've been watching since the beginning to see how she's holding up looks like she's holding up well
Glad to hear!
Thanks again Johnny, been watching you Scat vids since '16.
I have a 2017 Charger SRT with 22K miles. Bought it new and still in love with it but I will sell it. The car is pristine in every way. Billet Silver...fully loaded with every option possible...Harman, sunroof, red belts, etc. I have had to replace the water pump and NAV unit under warranty. 2nd set of Pirelli's and PowerStop pads. Also...full bumper/hood wrapped with XPEL. Never raced, never used launch control, never fried the tires...just sporty everyday driven. I've changed the Pennzoil every 2K miles. I will sell it for $60K. Yes...above bluebook but it looks and runs absolutely like new. This is the last of the SRT's and those 3 letters make all the difference. I'm in SoCal...respond if interested.
Appreciate the support, man! I'm in jersey and not in the market for another car. Good luck with selling, though!
im doing 15k miles a year and HARD HARD miles. Not one issue in 2 years so far lol Love the 392!
I'm at 46k miles. Had it's since 27 or so. Still daily driving. Glad you made an update. I really need to get a clear bra/PPF up front. I work too much to fully paint, correct this thing. also don't want to spend the money to have someone do it lol may have to change my mind the next few months.
Well one things for sure. Reliability is not an issue. With proper maintenance of course.
Good video, and i agree about the ware n tear of the sports cars, they are usually driven much harder than a corolla type driver, so it sounds like you've taken good car of it. Most newer vehicles will last longer if the maintenance is just completed at the proper time.
Just subbed. I like the points you made about the consumer to consumer review and how it’s different than the old school magazine or even a 3rd party company’s review. I had no business watching this cause I’m gonna pre order the new stang but Great video man keep it up
The new s650 looks stunning! Congrats on the order!
@@johnnygt6039 I’ll agree I love the look and the interior is finally worth my money lol but pre orders don’t start till September/august of next year so I’m waiting for that
@@mikewitdaOBS Gotta play the waiting game, been there! What color do you plan on ordering?
@@johnnygt6039 I’m gonna go with vapor blue if I can’t get a custom order for the blue ember paint that comes on the dark horse. Yeah the dark horse is cool but I’m just not all that interested in it I’d rather pick and choose what to add to a GT when it has more aftermarket support with add on’s
Amazing! - I love my 2019 GT CHARGER
Great vid. I’m at 113k on my 2015 6.4.
Nice review man! Literally covered all the questions one might have for the longevity of charger scat packs.
I have been getting more and more anxious finding myself looking to want to buy one, a scat pack, I seem to like them more and more every time I look at them lol
I know the feeling, lol!
I was always seeing hate comments about these chargers that they don't even last 100k miles, I'm glad you proved them wrong
No they do they don’t make it to 200,000 miles without basically repairing the whole damn engine
Dodge really stepped up their game with these. These cars are bulletproof
I had a base 2017 Charger. Put about 65k miles on it in 2 years. Other than some interior panel peeling issues the car held up great.
Dam bro this normal driving for you or just having fun with the car. That’s a lot of miles in 2 years
@@michaelc754 My job has me driving a lot.
@@bobbyhernandez5410 hope they helping with maintenance bc that’s a lot of miles to put on for work.
@@michaelc754 cars are meant to be driven that's why they move have wheels a gas pedal you know what makes a car drive?
@@username-kn3oh ? Did you just learn that today. Congrats a slightly more educated today bro. Idk why u mention that
Got me a 2021 widebody a month ago with 23k miles on her as my daily driver and its been great so far. I only put 140 miles on it every week spending $70 a week on gas but other than the gas this car is a dream compared to the 2007 rt magnum I got back in the day. Great video sir keep them coming
Love the wide body!
i got mine about 2 weeks ago and already put 700 miles on it, granted im 18 and havent driven a car as powerful as this lol
@@TheBeastin14 gas in Miami for premium is 4 bucks a gallon on average
@@TheBeastin14 10.5🤦🏾 smh
@@392_RHINO that’s cheap compared to the rest of the country
Proud to see it. Maintenance is mega important. As long we keep that up, these things will go go go. I’m at 132,500 on my 2016 Scat Shaker Challenger. I’m on original motor and trans as well. I still take mine to the track and race. Granted I have a lot of aftermarket parts, headers, tune, etc. But, these things hold up even with mods. I never miss oil changes and I keep close attention to anything that may seem off. These things will last if you take care of it. You can’t avoid cosmetic damage or wear though sadly as you showed. My driver’s seat also has some wear. I think imo, it just all comes down to how people want to treat their car. It definitely is more expensive to maintain than a normal grocery getter. And it’s okay to not be perfect.
Amazing ! I only lasted 45K miles before some lady crashed into me while she was texting, but ended up getting a Widebody shaker challenger 6speed manual.
Sorry to hear but congratulations on the new car!
Definitely take it back to the track brotha i wana see how good shes holdin up
Great video. I have a 15 Srt Hellcat challenger. I have maintained mine and it has 51,000 miles now. I have went through 2sets of drag Radials tires , several oil changes. I swapped my good Brembo disc brake pads for powerstop to cut down on brake dust, and it's time for 1st Clutch. Wife raced the car after finding out about my Dads Alzhimers condition to vent and she rode the clutch a little to hard. Very reliable. Love this car. Thanks for the great review. Keep enjoying the car
Thanks man! She just hit 200k- video soon!
Tell your wife don’t drive your sh*t nomore, she coulda drove sum else
Sheesh you be swinging it too . Gives me hope since I barely got 9k on mine
Bro about the paddle right paddle shifter downshifting when you press it. That’s perfectly normal a friend of mine showed me that in the trackhawk, it happens when you lightly press the right paddle shifter the car will downshift, so if you ever do plan to use them again just press the paddle a tab bit harder to ensure you shift into a higher gear. Other then that great vid and good job keeping up up with the car.👍
The country needs more men like you. Dope car. Awesome story❤
Appreciate it man!
So to sum it up: pretty reliable except for a few small issues. Never left you stranded.
Well i ran out of gas a few times 🤣🤷♂️
Awesome JonnyGT, these engines are so robust, when you hit the 200k mark. I am sure you will make a Video about it. It's amazing what rountine maintenance can do, just keeping the car stock. Nothing like a V8 engine!
They're hit or miss in my experience
as long as youre changing the oil and not redlining every redlight u are at youll be good @@lclnbm
John, I agree with you. If you maintain your vehicle properly, the things you mentioned, I would consider as normal replacement items. I actually don't like Chrysler products, prefer GM over Chrysler, however your car shows that the Charger RT with the Scat-Pack is a reliable car. Good video, thanks!
Love to see it. Def keep posting more videos as you go. Did you mention anything about transmission fluid or rear diff fluid changes? Change those often or at all?
Never got the transmission fluid changed (one dodge dealer told me not to 🤷♂️). I did change the rear fluid and forgot to mention it!
@@johnnygt6039 you supposed to change it every 50k miles.
Recommendation by transmission manufacturer themselves. Look it up it's a ZF transmission.
They do tell you not to but you will get shorter life span out of it. Its all BS trick lifetime fluid.
Now you're at 200k I would think twice before touching it.
Nice job!
Great vid man
Thanks for this video
That’s pretty good especially when you hear of the problems with the lifter/camshaft some have had .seems to me they shouldn’t be executing such popular cars .Ps I prefer the front facia on your car to the current too busy extra level sprouting from the straight across front bumper
Great review bro great explanation on your usage and maintenance.. if I missed it in the video what did you average on MPG all the way to 170k mile ?
I average between 18-20mpg with a good amount of highway.
Maintain is all bout everything No matters what car you drive.
Just picked up a 22 scat pack chally wally. 6 speed, base line, no electronics, no leather seats. Got the extended warranty and I'm planning on passing it on to my family when I'm gone.
Nice! Congrats! What kind of extend warranty?
My 2016 scat pack just hit 60k miles flat. Had it for a while but this video definitely gives me more life expectancy for it haha
I just turned over 200k, so you'll be alright lol.
I have 2019 rt 5.7 plenty of fun and great mpg no issues for 78k miles yet just the brakes lol
Is your warranty a special warranty? I'm just now looking into just the sxt v6 maybe the awd not sure just as a daily I don't need much power to get around but I've been told alot of bad things and your video helped me they get bet up and abused but if you car for them and don't smash around they should last long. Great video loved watching it
I have a maxcare lifetime warranty. I'm being told they don't sell it anymore but I would look into it! Amazon warranty!
I have a 2019 Challenger scat 6 speed. It’s my daily as well it’s currently at 102k Miles. I have been to many car meets and car cruises in it and that’s where most of my miles came from but I can say I have only had one issue was my clutch went out and that was more of my fault and also teach my family member how to drive stick lol. But yes keep your maintenance on it and it will last . I have no mods but I guess you can say just a oil catch can. But keep in mind guys yes it’s a sport car but dodge made these cars as GT cars and also a car you can abuse but of course maintain it.
i have 198,000 thousands miles on my 2015 RT Charger never had any issues with my motor or trans.
Awesome! I'm at 207k now! I'm over due for my 200k video!
Awesome I have a v6 now but I am getting a scatpack or Rt,but scatpack so I don’t have to throw mods at it congrats 🍾
Hi! I'd like to see 2 things that are quite significant at such a high mileage car. 1 - The camshaft and lifters. 2 - You live in New Jersey if I'm correct so the car definitely comes in contact with salt, I'd like to see under the car.
21 Daytona got it brand new. I had lifter failure at 17k Miles. And right now it’s in shop for a ceased caliper driver side 35k miles.
I had my caliper cease up, sorry to hear about the lifter failure and I have heard of them having it.
2019 and 37k miles. Only thing odd was rear diff humming on turns. Replaced fluid and it went away. Fluid was dark…Everything else has been great.
I would add another point: the performance potential and the many owners that don’t do maintenance makes getting a used higher tier Dodge particularly frightening. If I were ever going to get another one I would buy used but insist on all of the service records.🤔
Even though, I know these cop cars isn't a scat pack, however, I had a wreck in my semi in KY and the responding deputy had a 2018. He said after a 100k they start really acting up. Again, I know the cop car isn't a scat, but for you to make it that far is a blessing.
Now my 2006 Daytona, now that thing is a p.o.s. I've replace that engine at 125k and the replacement went out at 120k. Thinking about a 6.1 swap now smh
Cop cars live different lives!🤣
@@johnnygt6039 right lol
I’ve had that paddle issue ever since my cars had 15k miles on her. But it only seems to happen when it’s really cold
I have a 2022 Scat with only 1200kms here in Canada, barely got to drive it as I got it right before winter 🥶 Cant imagine having the miles you have especially since these cars are harder to get here in Quebec but gives me confidence to drive it as much as possible!! Not to mention theyre being discontinued this year 😢
Do you drive yours in snow? How does it handle heavy snow with that much power and RWD?
It’s all about the owner
Nice review! I’m glad that longevity is included if you take care of your machine. My used Challenger’s seats look worse than yours with far fewer miles, tbh. Same year, but if your seats look like that, the previous owner of mine must’ve weighed 500 pounds! Or they just loved to sit in it when it wasn’t moving. 😂
Are your seats all leather or like mine? I don't think the full leather hold up as well.
The problem is really when people go up in the horses and don’t take care of it as much or try to boost it
That’s crazy I have a 2013 srt8 I have 50k miles on it no issues at all and I have fun with it it’s mainly a weekend car but I enjoy driving it on weekends I’m on my 4th pair of tires do😅 have not done anything aside from a new battery there awesome cars
Yeah I have a red 13 srt8 charger myself I love it
i got a 12 srt8 with 140k
Nice Intro! Looks like Atlantic County.
Either AC or BC! it's down route 73 past the ACE exit. My buddy spot, not mine.
49,000 miles my 2018 GT in black. No major issues.
Wow !
This is awesome man! Congrats! I have 24K on my Daytona 392 (first owner)…got her with 43 miles. Love it brother!
That's great! Take care of it and it will take care of you!
@@johnnygt6039 For sure...100%!
Ive been following you for a long time. What was the final solution to the Active exhaust causing the CEL?
I changed out the value for a new one under my maxcare warranty!
Got mine at 95k miles right now and if you take care of it and change fluids when need this car is so reliable and fun
Waiting on the next video
I'm currently at 194k, so 200k video will be soon!
@@johnnygt6039 congratulations and good luck! Appreciate the content
These cars runs hard and often abused and still able to be reliable just imagine if it was well taken care and not abused it probably would last as long as a Lexus or Honda
Not even close. The lexus is-f is the benchmark of reliable V8 sedan tomfoolery, with it's 5.0 DOHC V8 and 8spd transmission debuting in 2008. The majority of Japan made cars were/are on another level of build quality...sadly most Honda/Toyota are made in the USA now.
Do you ride in eco mode a lot? I’ve been told it causes lifter issues..
MOST definitely is not cheating making SURE that the vehicle you are looking to buy is going to come with a good warranty, I mean for the price of vehicles nowadays why wouldn't you
Purchased mine in 2021 October. Put 23k on it in a year and one month. I'm on the exact track to your milage. No way I'll pay for a car and put it in the garage to hide.
I got 60k miles on my 2015 now - havent even done breaks yet lol. Love this car. Any service recommendations you found useful?
Get new breaks
Another cost to consider with a car like this would be speeding tickets, I get them enough already with under 200hp and I can’t imagine almost 500hp would help with that😂 if you drive a car like this responsibly good for you!
You get use to the power (which is always the problem🤣). A good radar detective and not driving like a lunatic usually will do the trick 😉
Plus age I suppose, I'm 37 now but when I was 18, I had a 3000GT (222HP) & I think I did some dumber things then.
Diablo tuner will correct that paddle issue i had that on my 17 scat
So awesome! Make sure to tag #MOPAR and #Dodge in your tag line.
My 2015 5.7 120k has been sitting in a shop for 72 days waiting on lifters and a cam had a lifter failure. As a huge mopar guy I’m beyond pissed
Do you think if I would drive this car like a point A to B and normal maintenance would maintenance be even lower? 🤔
just got my scat pack.
Did you change transmission oil? And at what mileage?
Have you changed the transmission oil?thanks