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LD platform

2014 Dodge Charger — 6.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Charger 6.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 6.4LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2014 Dodge Charger 6.4L is a passenger car built on Chrysler's LD platform, pairing its 6.4-liter engine with a five-speed automatic transmission and returning EPA figures of 18 city, 27 highway, and 21 combined mpg on a 7.0-quart fill of 0W-40 API oil. Within the Charger model line's 2001-2024 complaint history, the 2014 falls well short of the 1,293 complaints logged in the peak year of 2006 yet carries its own substantial footprint of 342 owner complaints and 10 recalls, with electrical system issues leading the docket. Positioned between the model's earlier trouble-heavy years and the modern low-complaint era represented by 2024's single filed complaint, the 2014 serves as a useful midpoint for researchers charting how the Charger has evolved.

Model year20192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/27/21 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 - EX. POLICE · 730 - EX. POLICE 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 - EX. POLICE · 730 - EX. POLICE CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter04861746AB
Spark plugSP149125AF alt SP143877AB
BatteryBBH8A001AA alt BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades68194930AB alt 05182439AB
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter68535614AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase120.1 in
Curb weight4449 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 27 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2014 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

3.9–4.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.90 sec — 2020 R/T Scat Pack 392 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013SRT8 392 Sedan 6.4L V84.20 sec12.60 sec470 hpRWD
2015R/T Scat Pack Sedan 6.4L V84.10 sec12.40 sec485 hpRWD
2015R/T Scat Pack Sedan 6.4L V84.20 sec12.60 sec485 hpRWD
2012SRT8 Super Bee Sedan 6.4L V84.20 sec12.60 sec470 hpRWD
2012SRT8 Sedan 6.4L V84.30 sec12.80 sec470 hpRWD
2012SRT8 Super Bee Sedan 6.4L V84.40 sec12.80 sec470 hpRWD
2012SRT8 Sedan 6.4L V84.60 sec13.10 sec470 hpRWD
2012SRT8 Sedan 6.4L V84.90 sec12.90 sec470 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-40 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 · MS-8985
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints, non_mvc
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine OilSYNTHETIC · 0W-40 · API · MS12633

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 70, MT: 55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub184 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.540-.660 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance9
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.56-1.63 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R - EX. POLICE
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 - EX. POLICE cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure25-110 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 17 inch BASE BRAKES / WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket23 ft-lbs / 44 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle98 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.097 in / 0.389 in / 0.861 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6033 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil

1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-1515 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1040 ft. lbs
4Bolts 11-1515 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-1045 ft. lbs
6Bolts 1-1090 degrees
7Bolts 11-1525 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi.

Every 6,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 18,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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 2014 Dodge Charger sits on the declining side of a complaint and recall surge that began with the 2011 redesign, where complaints spiked to 692 and recalls hit 11, then peaked at 14 recalls in 2012. By 2014, complaints had dropped to 342—less than half the 2011 peak—but recalls remained elevated at 10, and TSBs stayed high at 251, indicating ongoing manufacturer attention to emerging issues. This contrasts with the sharper improvement seen in 2015, where complaints fell to 135 and recalls to 8, suggesting the 2014 model still carried some of the generation’s early teething problems. The top complaint areas for 2014 are electrical system (49), steering (29), and powertrain (28), with 41 crash-related and 8 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. While the 2014 is a better bet than the more problematic 2011–2012 years, its recall count and complaint volume remain higher than later models, so a 2015 or newer Charger would likely offer a more trouble-free ownership experience.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
251
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
342
Owner complaints
41 involved a crash · 8 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 342 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System49
Steering29
Power Train28
Unknown Or Other25
Engine23
Air Bags17
Electrical System,Engine11
Fuel/Propulsion System9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V018000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 15/01/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 251 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
S2208000138 REV.B2025-07-04Electrical SystemDecreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

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 2014 Charger 6.4L take?

7.0 qt of SYNTHETIC 0W-40 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS12633, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Charger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 6.4L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined mpg.