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2014 Dodge Avenger — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Avenger 2.4L. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2014 Dodge Avenger 2.4L is a passenger car built on the JS platform with a 2.4‑liter engine paired to a four‑speed automatic transmission. It requires 4.5 quarts of 5W‑20 API oil and delivers EPA ratings of 21 city, 29 highway and 24 combined mpg. Owner complaints for the model year total 204, with the top issue area being air bags and seat belts, and the vehicle was subject to one recall. Across the 1995‑2015 Avenger lineage, the 2014 model sits well below the 2008 peak of 844 complaints and just above the series low of a single complaint recorded for 2015, indicating a relatively modest complaint volume for the nameplate.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy21/29/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter	04891926AB alt 68081249AD
Spark plug	SP149125AF alt SP0ZFR5F11
Battery	BB86F101AA
Front wiper blades	68101153AB alt 68101152AB
Thermostat	68676480AA alt 68676481AA
Cabin air filter	05058693AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	192.5 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	58.3 in
Wheelbase	109.1 in
Curb weight	3393 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	21 / 29 / 24 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	100 cu ft
Cargo volume	13 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3 pints, non_mvc
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 Pints, non_mvc
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	M6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 22 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	155 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.495-.605 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5130-6270 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Type	RER8ZWYCB4
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	16, Do not allow pressure to exceed 18 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	Primary: 179, Secondary: 203 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	170
Engine Oil Pressure	25-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	44 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in / 0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0024 in / 0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.386 in / 1.02 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.402 in / 1.028 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.331 in / 0.961 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil · If your bolt has the short head, use the following torque specifications:

1	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	50 ft. lbs.	50 ft. lbs
3	50 ft. lbs.	50 ft. lbs
4	90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.; If your bolt has the long head, use the following torque specifications:	90 degrees
1	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
3	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
4	90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 51

22 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.

1	11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees; Bolts that are not stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.	11 ft. lbs
1	11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees	11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 120,000 mi	Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Dodge Avenger's federal record shows volatile complaint levels, with a significant surge between 2012 and 2013 before declining toward the end of the production cycle. The 2014 model year marks a downward shift in this trend, recording 204 complaints, which is a substantial decrease from the 547 complaints seen in 2013. Despite this improvement, 2014 maintains a high volume of technical service bulletins at 135, nearly matching the generation peak of 139 in 2013. Primary complaint areas for 2014 include Air Bags and Seat Belts (27), Air Bags (26), and the Engine (19), though the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. With only one recall and one investigation, the 2014 model demonstrates better stability than the preceding 2013 model, which had five recalls. Because it avoids the high complaint volumes of 2012 and 2013 while maintaining a low recall count, this is a relatively good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

135

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

204

Owner complaints

20 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13’14’15

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 204 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags,Seat Belts27

Air Bags26

Engine19

Seats14

Electrical System12

Unknown Or Other9

Service Brakes6

Air Bags,Seats5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V668000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 15/09/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 135 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
U67 Combo Rev11	2026-06-18	Engine	Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11)
103954	2025-04-02	Unknown Or Other	ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
104087	2025-04-02	Unknown Or Other	ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
S1408000384	2024-01-10	Electrical System	Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
9100229	2023-09-20	Suspension	LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 86 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt JS-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04892339BE Engine air filter 04891926AB Spark plug SP149125AF Battery BB86F101AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Avenger 2.4L take?

4.5 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Avenger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.