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LA platform

2018 Dodge Challenger — 6.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Challenger 6.2L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 6.2LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2018 Dodge Challenger arrives as a passenger car built on the LA platform, pairing its 6.2L engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA ratings of 19/30/23 mpg. Service specifications call for 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 oil, while the model year logged 74 owner complaints and four recalls, with the top complaint area categorized as "Unknown or Other." Plotted against the Challenger's 2008-2023 complaint history — which peaks at 298 in 2010 and bottoms out at 9 in 2022 — the 2018 sits well below the midpoint of that range. That positioning makes it a useful reference point for researchers tracking the nameplate's longer-term reliability trajectory.

Model year2019201820162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque130 ft-lbsOEM · verified
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 H7 · 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 H7 · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/55R18, P245/45R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter04861746AB alt 68172459AA
Spark plugSP149212AC alt SP196724AC
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.

3.4–4.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.40 sec — 2018 SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe
707 hpHorsepower (as tested)
650 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
2019SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec11.40 sec797 hpRWD
2019SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.80 sec11.60 sec797 hpRWD
2019SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.80 sec11.80 sec797 hpRWD
2019SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V84.00 sec11.80 sec797 hpRWD
2016SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.70 sec707 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, 175 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 130 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. 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 FluidMopar ZF Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-10.0
Differential Gear Oil175
Differential Gear Oil Capacity175 FIA Front Axle
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity14.7

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)90.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts133.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts130.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)20.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)38.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts111 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub170.0 Do not re-use old 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
Spark Plug ManufacturerDodge
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR134a
Oil TypeND 12 Oil
Oil TypeND-12 or equivalent.
Standard BCI Group NumberH7
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum53.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum63.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)53.0-63.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum53.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum63.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)53.0-63.0 psi
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44; Rear: 23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 98; Rear: 81
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44; Rear: 23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 98 ft-lbs; Rear: 81 ft-lbs
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementInstall new fasteners
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.040; Rear: 17
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout.0014 when measured on vehicle.

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages

Prep If the threads of the old bolts are stretched or damaged, do not re-use old bolts. Do not apply additional oil to the bolt threads.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
4Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 125 degrees125 degrees
5Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order.
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
833.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
9Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 130 degrees.130 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-1515 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1045 ft. lbs
4Bolts 11-1521 ft. lbs
51-10: Turn 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
1M12 Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
2M12 Bolts 11-1040 ft. lbs
3M12 Bolts 1-1045 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
14 ft. lbs.4 ft. lbs
211 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
322
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Inner bolts

110.0 ft. lbs.10 ft. lbs
221.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
390.0 degrees; Outer bolts90 degrees
125.0
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Bolts44 in

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 24,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
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.

The 2018 Challenger sits near the low‑point of the generation’s complaint curve, with 74 complaints—well below the 2009‑2012 peak of 298 and only modestly above the 49 reported in 2017. Recall activity in 2018 (4 recalls) is also higher than the 2‑recall lows of 2016‑2017 but lower than the 6‑7 recalls that characterized the 2009‑2012 period. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) rise again in 2018 to 254 after a dip to 194 in 2017, continuing the upward trend that began in 2015’s 350 TSBs and peaked at 320 in 2020. The top complaint categories are “Unknown or Other” and “Electrical System,” each accounting for 14 of the 74 complaints, while crash‑related complaints total 9 and fire‑related complaints total 2. Overall, 2018 shows a moderate level of post‑sale issues—higher than the recent lows but far below the early‑generation peaks—suggesting it is a relatively safe year to consider, though buyers should verify any unresolved electrical or “unknown” concerns.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
254
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
74
Owner complaints
9 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 74 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other14
Electrical System14
Wheels4
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other4
Air Bags4
Power Train3
Exterior Lighting,Unknown Or Other2
Steering2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 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…

18V280000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 01/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 254 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
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…
91007352025-12-10Electrical SystemVerify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders…
1084632025-11-18Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE

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

How much oil does the 2018 Challenger 6.2L take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 Challenger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 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.