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2017 Dodge Charger — 6.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Charger 6.2L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 6.2LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2017 Dodge Charger 6.2L is a passenger car built on Dodge's LD platform, pairing its 6.2L V8 with an eight-speed automatic transmission that returns EPA figures of 19 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined — all while requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 oil at service intervals. With 125 total owner complaints and four recalls logged, this model year lands firmly in the quieter stretch of the Charger's complaint history, which spans 2001 through 2024 and peaked at 1,293 complaints in 2006 before tapering to just one in 2024. That trajectory places the 2017 well past the model's historically problematic years, suggesting Dodge's mid-cycle refinements had taken hold by this point — though the four recalls and the "Unknown or Other" complaint category indicate owners should still verify open recall repairs and review complaint details before considering this a trouble-free model year.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

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 49 · 800 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 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP215/65R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.0; OPTIONAL: 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter	04861746AB alt 68172459AA
Spark plug	SP149212AC alt SP149125AF
Battery	BBH8F001AA alt BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades	05182439AB alt 68194930AB
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter	68535614AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	198.4 in
Overall width	75.2 in
Overall height	58.3 in
Wheelbase	120.1 in
Curb weight	4158 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.4 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 30 / 23 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	105 cu ft
Cargo volume	16 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2017 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

3.4–4.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.40 sec — 2015 SRT Hellcat Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	SRT Hellcat Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V8	4.20 sec	12.10 sec	707 hp	RWD
2015	SRT Hellcat Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V8	3.40 sec	11.40 sec	707 hp	RWD
2015	SRT Hellcat Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V8	3.70 sec	11.80 sec	707 hp	RWD
2015	SRT Hellcat Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V8	4.00 sec	12.10 sec	707 hp	RWD
2020	SRT Hellcat Widebody Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V8	3.80 sec	11.90 sec	717 hp	RWD
2020	SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V8	4.00 sec	12.10 sec	717 hp	RWD
2021	SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V8	3.50 sec	11.50 sec	797 hp	RWD
2021	SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V8	4.00 sec	11.90 sec	797 hp	RWD

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, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 111 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2. 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 Fluid	ATF +4 · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.2
Automatic Transmission Fluid	Use Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85
Engine Coolant	MS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.0

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 Bolts	239.0 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
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Lower: 8.8; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	72.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	130 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	111 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	17.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	7.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	170.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	157.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

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
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	6,000-9,000 ohms

Battery & A/C

Oil Type	ND 12 oil
Oil Capacity	4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)

58 +- 5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 44; Rear: 43
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 121; Rear: 98
ABS Sensor Torque	8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.040; Rear: 17; Rear: 18
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	0.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout	.0014 When measured on vehicle

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

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.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
4	Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 125 degrees	125 degrees
5	Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order.
6	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
7	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
8	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
9	Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 130 degrees.	130 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-10

25 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11.0, Step 3: 22.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Inner bolts

1	10.0 ft. lbs.	10 ft. lbs
2	21.0 ft. lbs.	21 ft. lbs
3	90.0 degrees; Outer bolts	90 degrees
1	25.0

Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

M6 Bolts

44 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 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 90,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 mi	Engine 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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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 the Charger's generation, federal complaints and recalls peaked during the early 2011 and 2012 model years before steadily declining, establishing a clear trend of improving reliability as the platform matured. The 2017 model year sits favorably in this stabilized arc, recording just 125 complaints and 4 recalls, which marks a notable improvement over the preceding 2016 year (182 complaints, 6 recalls) and a lower recall count than the subsequent 2018 year (6 recalls). While the data does not specify root causes for the 2017 model, complaints are primarily concentrated in the Unknown or Other, Electrical System, and Structure categories, alongside 3 crash and 3 fire complaints. Because the 2017 model benefits from years of iterative fixes without the high issue volumes of early production, it represents a mature point in the vehicle's lifecycle. Therefore, the 2017 Dodge Charger is a strong year to buy, offering the reliability of a late-generation design with minimal federal safety interventions.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

222

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

125

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 3 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

’01 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16’17’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 125 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other18

Electrical System18

Structure17

Power Train9

Engine4

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other4

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine3

Fuel/Propulsion System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

18V281000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 01/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 222 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
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…
9100735	2025-12-10	Electrical System	Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders…
108463	2025-11-18	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
108464	2025-11-17	Service Brakes	PAD 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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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 6.0 qt LD-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04884899AC Engine air filter 04861746AB Spark plug SP149212AC Battery BBH8F001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Charger 6.2L take?

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

Does the 2017 Charger 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.