Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1974 Challenger.
The 1974 Dodge Challenger, a model that concluded the first-generation run, is documented in complaint data from 2008 to 2023, with the highest number of grievances—298—recorded in 2010, while the lowest, just nine, occurred in 2022. This dramatic decline in reported issues over the period positions the 1974 model year as one that, by the end of the data range, appears to have stabilized in terms of owner concerns, offering researchers a clear benchmark for evaluating long-term reliability trends in a late-production muscle car.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Challenger of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | R/T SE 440-6 Coupe 7.2L V8 | 5.80 sec | 14.00 sec | 390 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | T/A Coupe 5.6L V8 | 7.10 sec | 15.40 sec | 290 hp | RWD |
| 1981 | Coupe 2.6L I-4 | 11.70 sec | 18.20 sec | 105 hp | RWD |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.