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LA platform

2016 Dodge Challenger — 6.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Challenger 6.2L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 6.2LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2016 Dodge Challenger 6.2L is a passenger car built on the LA platform, pairing its 6.2-liter displacement with an eight-speed automatic transmission and carrying EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. Against the model’s broader 2008–2023 reliability record, this model year’s 78 total owner complaints position it well below the troubled 2010 peak of 298 reports, though it remains above the series low of nine seen in 2022. With only two recalls on file and power train issues identified as the primary concern, the 2016 edition represents a midpoint in the Challenger’s quality trajectory—neither the most troubled nor the most serene year in the production run.

Model year2019201820162015

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy19/30/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04884899AC. 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 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/40R20OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter04861746AB alt 68172459AA
Spark plugSP149212AC alt SP143877AB
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades68015148AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter68535614AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.6 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight4169 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 30 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

3.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2016 SRT Hellcat Coupe
707 hpHorsepower (as tested)
650 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.70 sec707 hpRWD
2015SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.70 sec707 hpRWD
2015SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec11.70 sec707 hpRWD
2015SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.10 sec707 hpRWD
2015SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.90 sec11.90 sec707 hpRWD
2018SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.40 sec10.90 sec707 hpRWD
2018SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V84.00 sec12.40 sec707 hpRWD
2019SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec11.80 sec797 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine Synthetic · SAE 75W85 · API · GL-5 · SAE 75W85 · SAE 75W85 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.0-6.0
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Clutch FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · SAE 75W85 · API · GL-5 · SAE 75W85 · SAE 75W85
Differential Gear Oil Capacity195 Rear Axle
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission72.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub170 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsINSTALL A NEW HUB NUT. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58+/-5 psi
Engine Compression100 min psi
Engine CompressionAll gasoline 100 psi / Max Variation 1 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44; Rear: 43 /; Front: 44; Rear: 23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 121; Rear: 98 /; Front: 98; Rear: 81
ABS Sensor Torque8.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.040; Rear: 17; Rear: 18
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout.0014 When measured on vehicle

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 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 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 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 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 18,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 48,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine 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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe 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.

Across this Challenger generation, complaints peaked early at 298 in 2010 and trended downward through the mid-2010s, while recalls gradually declined from a high of 7 in 2009–2010 to more moderate levels. The 2016 model year sits squarely in the declining-complaints arc, dropping to 78 complaints from 126 in 2015 and ahead of just 49 in 2017, and it carries the lowest recall count in the generation to that point at just 2. TSBs, meanwhile, remained elevated at 278, down from a peak of 350 in 2015 but still substantial, indicating Dodge had accumulated significant technical service knowledge by this stage—useful for a buyer, as known issues are more likely documented. The top complaint areas for 2016 are Power Train (10), Engine (9), Unknown/Other (8), and Electrical System (7), with 10 crash complaints and 2 fire complaints reported; the federal data does not specify root causes for these. Taken together, the low complaint volume, minimal recalls, and deep TSB coverage position 2016 as one of the more favorable years in this generation to purchase used, provided the buyer verifies that the two recalls have been addressed and reviews the power train and engine service history closely.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
278
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
78
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 2 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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 78 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train10
Engine9
Unknown Or Other8
Electrical System7
Air Bags6
Steering4
Exterior Lighting3
Wheels3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18E053000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Reported 12/07/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Stage 1 Kit Performance Packages Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) Part Numbers P5160023, P5160025, and Demon Crate PCM Part Number 68412287AA. The PCMs are being recalled… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will either perform a software update or replace the PCM, free of charge. The recall began July 26 , 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler…

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 278 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2621000003 REV.A2026-03-09Power TrainThe vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the…
S26080000102026-03-05Electrical SystemActive Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00…
1084632025-11-18Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
1084642025-11-17Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

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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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Challenger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 6.2L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined mpg.