Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 30,000 mi | Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Challenger 6.4L. Covers both the standard and High Output 6.4L.
The 2019 Dodge Challenger, built on the enduring LA platform, remains a full-size passenger car that pairs its muscular coupe silhouette with a potent 6.4L V8, requiring 7.0 quarts of 0W-40 oil to keep its performance in check while delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 15 city and 24 highway mpg through its standard 8-speed automatic transmission. With just 57 owner complaints—far below the 298 reported for the 2010 model year—this iteration stands as one of the more dependable entries in the Challenger’s lineage, though its three recalls and recurring electrical system issues serve as reminders that even refined examples demand attentive maintenance. Positioned near the low end of the model’s complaint spectrum, the 2019 offers researchers a relatively stable data point in the nameplate’s reliability history, reflecting incremental improvements rather than a dramatic shift in durability.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R Vehicles battery is vented to the outside. · 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.
| Engine oil filter | 04884899AC alt 04892339BE |
| Engine air filter | 04861746AB alt 68256672AA |
| Spark plug | SP149212AC alt SP196724AC |
| Battery | BBH7F001AA |
| Front wiper blades | 68015148AA |
| Thermostat | 52028898AJ alt 05184894AA |
| Cabin air filter | 68535614AA |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| Overall length | 197.6 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4116 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 63.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 56/44 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 15 / 24 / 18 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
No 2019 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | T/A 392 Coupe 6.4L V8 | 4.20 sec | 12.50 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2021 | 392 Scat Pack Widebody Coupe 6.4L V8 | 4.20 sec | 12.70 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | R/T Scat Pack 6.4 Coupe 6.4L V8 | 4.20 sec | 12.60 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | R/T Scat Pack 6.4 Coupe 6.4L V8 | 4.20 sec | 12.60 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | R/T Scat Pack 6.4 Coupe 6.4L V8 | 4.40 sec | 12.90 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | SRT 392 Coupe 6.4L V8 | 4.70 sec | 12.80 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2023 | R/T Scat Pack Widebody Shakedown Coupe 6.4L V8 | 4.00 sec | 12.50 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2011 | SRT8 392 Coupe 6.4L V8 | 4.50 sec | 12.90 sec | 470 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-40 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 111 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.72 qt |
| Brake Fluid | Dot 3 |
| Engine Coolant | MS-12106 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 15.2, Intercooler |
| Engine Coolant | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 15.2 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-40 |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 130.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 22.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 38.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Flex or Driveplate Bolts | Use new bolts only: 70.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 70 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 130 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 111 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 111 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 170.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-2-3-4-5-6 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-2-3-4-5-6 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Ignition Coil Primary Resistance | .540-.660 ohms |
| Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance | 9240 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Mopar |
| Spark Plug Gap | .043 in |
| Refrigerant Capacity | R-134a |
| Oil Type | ND-11 |
| Refrigerant Capacity | R-1234yf |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | ND-12 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 730 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 53.0 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 63.0 psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 44.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 23.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 121.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 98.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.04 in; Rear: 0.04 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Front: 1.181; Rear: 1.024 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | All Excecpt SRT-8: .0004. SRT-8: .0016 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0014 when measured on vehicle. |
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs., Step 4: Turn 125° do not use a torque wrench., Step 5: Loosen all fasteners., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: Turn 130° do not use a torque wrench. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 25 ft. lbs |
| 1 | M12 Bolts 1-10 | 25 ft. lbs |
| 1 | M12 Bolts 1-10 | 25 ft. lbs |
| 1 | M12 Bolts 1-10 | 25 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 22 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 22 | 4 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 30,000 mi | Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) |
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.
The 2019 Dodge Challenger sits in the mature latter phase of its generation's complaint arc, with 57 federal complaints — well below the model's 2010 peak of 298 and roughly comparable to the 2017 low of 49, but slightly elevated from the 2020–2022 floor of 9–20 complaints. Recalls (3) and open investigations (1) are unremarkable and consistent with the 2015–2019 plateau, though the 314 technical service bulletins issued for 2019 are notably higher than 2018's 254 and 2017's 194, suggesting continued manufacturer attention to refinement issues. The leading complaint categories are diffuse — Electrical System (7), Unknown/Other (5), Air Bags (5), and Steering (5) — with no single dominant failure mode, but the 5 crash and 3 fire complaints are proportionally meaningful against a total of 57. Taken in context, 2019 is a defensible year to consider: it post-dates the generation's complaint surge, has not seen a spike in recalls, and benefits from several years of TSB-driven fixes, though buyers should have the electrical and airbag systems inspected given their frequency in the record. Overall, this is a reasonable used-buy year, but it is not the sweet spot of the generation — a 2020 or 2021 model, with markedly fewer complaints, would carry less residual risk if availability and price align.
All 57 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and… Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service…
Showing 5 of 314 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2208000045 REV.D | 2026-06-26 | Structure | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection |
| 18-044-26 | 2026-03-21 | Engine | Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction… |
| S2208000045 REV.C | 2026-03-18 | Unknown Or Other | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection |
| S2621000003 REV.A | 2026-03-09 | Power Train | The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the… |
| S2608000010 | 2026-03-05 | Electrical System | Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00… |
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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7.0 qt of 0W-40, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 15 city / 24 highway / 18 combined mpg.