Used Dodge engines
Where can you buy a tested used Dodge engine for sale?
Car Part Headquarters supplies tested used and remanufactured Dodge engines for cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans, shipped free to a commercial address across the lower 48 and backed by a 12-month parts-replacement warranty. Tell us your Dodge’s year, model, and engine, and a specialist confirms the exact fitment before you pay.
Buying a used Dodge engine
Dodge and Ram requests are dominated by the Hemi V8 and the Pentastar V6. Both are high-volume engines with one well-known failure mode each, and both are worth checking before you buy.
5.7L Hemi V8
Camshaft and lifter failure is the dominant reported issue, particularly on engines with cylinder deactivation. Owners commonly describe a tick that precedes it, and metal in the oil filter is the confirming sign. It has been the subject of class-action litigation, so a documented repair history on a donor is meaningful.
3.6L Pentastar V6
Early units are widely reported to suffer left-bank cylinder head failure, and Chrysler revised the head design on later production. Rocker arm and lifter complaints appear across the range. Build year matters more than model year.
Before you order
On the Hemi, ask whether the donor engine has had cam and lifter work, and on the Pentastar ask which head revision it carries. Both are questions a supplier with the engine in front of them can answer.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and VIN lookup · 5.7 Hemi camshaft and lifter failure discussion
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Dodge engines we commonly source
We regularly source Dodge engines across the lineup - the 6.7L Turbo Diesel, 5.9L V8, 5.9L Turbo Diesel, 5.7L V8, and 5.2L V8 among them. If your engine isn’t listed, tell us the year, model, and VIN and a specialist tracks down the right one.
- 6.7L Turbo Diesel
- 5.9L V8
- 5.9L Turbo Diesel
- 5.7L V8
- 5.2L V8
- 4.7L V8
- 3.9L V6
- 3.7L I6
- 3.7L V6
- 3.6L V6
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Dodge models we fit
From daily drivers to trucks and SUVs, we match engines and transmissions to the Dodge models we service. Don’t see yours? The finder covers the full Dodge lineup.
- 1500
- Dakota
- Charger
- Challenger
- Rampage
- Durango
- Caravan
- Viper
- Dart
- Journey
- Avenger
VIN & interchange codes
How Dodge engines are identified by VIN
Dodge engines of the same displacement can differ by VIN code, emissions package, and build - which changes the correct part. Here is the real interchange breakdown for a 2015 Dodge 1500, the kind of detail a specialist confirms from your VIN before anything ships:
| Engine / application | Interchange # |
|---|---|
| 3.0L (diesel, VIN M, 8th digit) | 300-8045 |
| 3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit) automatic engine stop and start (HFE) | 300-8008 |
| 3.6L (VIN G, 8th digit) w/o automatic engine stop and start | 300-10366F |
| 5.7L (VIN T, 8th digit) | 300-10506 |
Interchange data shown for reference. Availability and exact application are confirmed per order from your complete VIN.
Why buy your Dodge engine from Car Part Headquarters
Tested before it ships
Every engine and transmission is compression- and pressure-tested and inspected before it leaves the warehouse.
12-month parts-replacement warranty
Approved claims are covered by replacement or store credit for a full year. Labor is not covered unless you add a parts-and-labor plan.
Free commercial shipping
Free delivery to a commercial address or freight terminal in 5-7 business days. Residential delivery is available for an added $175.
Fitment confirmed first
A specialist confirms the correct part for your exact year, make, model, and VIN before you pay - no guesswork.
How it works
Buying a used Dodge engine, step by step
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Tell us your vehicle
Enter the year, make, model, and part in the finder, or call. Add your VIN to pin the engine down exactly.
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Get a confirmed quote
A specialist confirms availability, mileage, and compatibility, then sends a no-obligation quote.
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Order & ship
We ship within 5-7 business days, free to a commercial address, with tracking.
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Support after the sale
Questions before or after install are handled by the same team, backed by the 12-month parts warranty.
FAQ
Used Dodge engines & transmissions
How much does a used Dodge engine cost?
Price tracks the engine family more than the model year, and on Dodge that usually means which of the 5.7L Hemi V8 and 3.6L Pentastar V6 you need. Displacement alone does not settle it, because the same badge can cover variants that differ in cost and availability. Tell us the year, model and VIN and you get a firm quote on the engine your vehicle actually takes, with availability confirmed before you pay.
Which Dodge engines do you carry?
We regularly source Dodge engines across the lineup, including the 6.7L Turbo Diesel, 5.9L V8, 5.9L Turbo Diesel, 5.7L V8, 5.2L V8, 4.7L V8. If you don't see your exact engine, tell us the year, model, and VIN and a specialist confirms the right one before you pay.
Do you sell used Dodge transmissions too?
Yes. Alongside used and remanufactured Dodge engines, we source manual, automatic, and CVT Dodge transmissions matched to your vehicle, backed by the same 12-month parts-replacement warranty.
Will the engine fit my exact Dodge?
Fitment is confirmed before you pay. On the Hemi, ask whether the donor engine has had cam and lifter work, and on the Pentastar ask which head revision it carries. Both are questions a supplier with the engine in front of them can answer. Give us the year, model and 17-digit VIN and a specialist matches the correct engine to your exact application.
Are your used engines and transmissions tested?
Yes. Every used engine and transmission is compression- and oil-pressure tested and put through a rigorous inspection process by automotive experts before they ship.
What warranty comes with a part?
Every engine and transmission includes a 12-month parts-replacement warranty, plus lifetime support from ASE-certified experts. Approved claims are handled by replacement or store credit - we do not issue cash refunds. Labor is not covered on the standard warranty. You can upgrade to 3-year parts and labor coverage for $499 at the time of purchase. Full warranty details are provided with your order.
Can I get a longer warranty that covers labor?
Yes. The standard coverage is 12 months on parts. For $499 you can upgrade to a 3-year warranty that covers both parts and labor, purchased at the time of your order. Ask your specialist to add it when you confirm your part.
Ready to find your Dodge engine?
Tell us the year, make, and model. A specialist confirms the right engine or transmission, availability, and mileage before you pay.