Avoid the 2006-07 models. Those years have the most complaints, mostly about the shifter getting hung up thus rendering the car un-drivable, but it's an easy and relatively cheap fix.
The 2006 years are 10x more likely (seems like) to have an engine failure than any other year. but as a general rule of thumb, just avoid the V6 models altogether regardless of the year.
That being said, the post '07's are solid, solid vehicles and really do the "American sedan" justice. Being a "husky" gentleman I found the backseat a little uncomfortable, but let's be honest... Who really cares about backseat comfort? It's just means your friends volunteer you to drive everywhere. I personally would keep the "gadgets" to a minimum, after all... It is a Dodge. And the more crap you add the more there is to break. But a stripped-down 5.7 model...
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