DodgeCharger20165.7L/dodge/charger/2016/5-7l/
LD platform

2016 Dodge Charger — 5.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Charger 5.7L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 5.7LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

Built on the LD platform, the 2016 Dodge Charger 5.7L is a passenger car that pairs its 5.7L engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission to deliver an EPA-estimated 16/25/19 mpg. Reliability data reveals 182 owner complaints and 6 recalls for this model year, with structural issues representing the primary area of concern. While that complaint count is notable, it is well below the model's historical peak of 1,293 complaints in 2006, meaning the 2016 iteration sits on the much-improved, lower end of the Charger's long-term reliability spectrum.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy16/25/19 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 size245/45R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter04861746AB alt 68172459AA
Spark plugSP149212AC alt SP196724AC
BatteryBBH7F001AA alt BBH8F001AA
Front wiper blades68194930AB alt 05182439AB
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 length198.4 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase120.1 in
Curb weight4158 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 25 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelMidgrade Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2016 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

4.9–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 2019 R/T Sedan (87 octane)
370 hpHorsepower (as tested)
395 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015R/T Sedan 5.7L V85.10 sec13.60 sec370 hpRWD
2015Pursuit Sedan 5.7L V85.20 sec13.80 sec370 hpAWD
2015R/T Sedan 5.7L V85.60 sec14.00 sec370 hpRWD
2017Daytona Sedan 5.7L V85.10 sec13.70 sec370 hpRWD
2019R/T Sedan (87 octane) 5.7L V84.90 sec13.50 sec370 hpRWD
2019R/T Sedan (93 octane) 5.7L V84.90 sec13.40 sec370 hpRWD
2012Pursuit Police Package 5.7L V85.20 sec13.90 sec370 hpRWD
2012Pursuit Police Package 5.7L V85.60 sec14.10 sec370 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 175 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
Differential Gear Oil175
Differential Gear Oil Capacity175 FIA Front Axle
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity10.0 qt
Engine CoolantMS-12106

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
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission72.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 157.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 157.0 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 ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11-15 (1) ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58+/-5 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56-60 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
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 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; 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 miEngine 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 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 48,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (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 2016 Dodge Charger sits near the midpoint of the second generation’s complaint arc, which peaked sharply in 20112012 (692 and 648 complaints, respectively) and then trended downward. With 182 complaints and 6 recalls, the 2016 model year is a noticeable improvement over the 2013–2014 period (342–358 complaints, 8–10 recalls) but slightly worse than the following years: 2017 had only 125 complaints and 4 recalls, and 2018 had 122 complaints and 6 recalls. The 2016 model’s top complaint area is “Structure” (40 reports), and it recorded 7 crash-related and 2 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes for these issues. Its 275 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are high but consistent with the generation’s elevated TSB count, indicating the manufacturer has issued many service advisories without a corresponding spike in owner complaints. Overall, the 2016 Charger is a middling choice within this generation—it avoids the worst of the early-model-year problems but does not match the lower complaint and recall counts of 2017 and later, making it a decent buy only if priced significantly below a newer example.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
275
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
182
Owner complaints
7 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 182 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure40
Fuel/Propulsion System18
Unknown Or Other18
Power Train14
Engine8
Electrical System6
Air Bags4
Electrical System,Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 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 275 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

Does the 2016 Charger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 5.7L get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined mpg.