Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 30,000 mi | Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) |
| Every 60,000 mi | Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Charger 6.4L.
The 2018 Dodge Charger 6.4L is a passenger car built on the LD platform, pairing a 6.4L engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This configuration achieves an EPA rating of 15/25/18 mpg and requires 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 engine oil. With six recalls and 122 owner complaints—largely concentrated in the electrical system—this model year represents a significant improvement over the 2006 historical peak of 1,293 complaints, though it remains above the 2024 low of one complaint.
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 · 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 68172459AA |
| Spark plug | SP149212AC alt SP143877AB |
| Battery | BBH7F001AA alt BBH8F001AA |
| Front wiper blades | 68194930AB alt 05182439AB |
| Thermostat | 52028898AJ alt 05184894AA |
| Cabin air filter | 68535614AA |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| 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 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 15 / 25 / 18 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 105 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
No 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R/T Scat Pack 392 Sedan 6.4L V8 | 3.90 sec | 12.30 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | R/T Scat Pack Sedan 6.4L V8 | 4.10 sec | 12.40 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | R/T Scat Pack Sedan 6.4L V8 | 4.20 sec | 12.60 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2021 | 392 Scat Pack Widebody Sedan 6.4L V8 | 4.20 sec | 12.70 sec | 485 hp | RWD |
| 2013 | SRT8 392 Sedan 6.4L V8 | 4.20 sec | 12.60 sec | 470 hp | RWD |
| 2012 | SRT8 Super Bee Sedan 6.4L V8 | 4.20 sec | 12.60 sec | 470 hp | RWD |
| 2012 | SRT8 Sedan 6.4L V8 | 4.30 sec | 12.80 sec | 470 hp | RWD |
| 2012 | SRT8 Super Bee Sedan 6.4L V8 | 4.40 sec | 12.80 sec | 470 hp | RWD |
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, DOT 3 brake fluid. 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.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF+4 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 5.3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Mopar ZF Automatic transmission fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.0-10.0 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | 175 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 175 FIA Front Axle |
| Engine Coolant | MS-12106 |
| 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 | 130.0 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 130.0 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 |
| Lug Nuts | 111 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 130 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 130 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 130 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 157.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 170.0 Do not re-use old hub nut 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 |
| Ignition Coil Primary Resistance | 0.6-0.9 ohms |
| Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance | 6,000-9,000 ohms |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Dodge |
| Spark Plug Gap | .043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 13 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Mopar |
| Refrigerant Capacity | R134a |
| Oil Type | ND 12 Oil |
| Oil Type | ND-12 or equivalent. |
| Oil Capacity | 4.40 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 730 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 53.0 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 63.0 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 53.0-63.0 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 53.0 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 63.0 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 53.0-63.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 100 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 44; Rear: 23 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 98; Rear: 81 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 44; Rear: 23 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 98 ft-lbs; Rear: 81 ft-lbs |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Front: 1.040; Rear: 17 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0004 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .0014 when measured on vehicle. |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Front: 1.040; Rear: 17 |
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90.0 | |
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 |
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 25 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 25 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Bolts 11-15 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 3 | Bolts 1-10 | 45 ft. lbs |
| 4 | Bolts 11-15 | 21 ft. lbs |
| 5 | 1-10: Turn 90 | |
| 1 | M12 Bolts 1-10 | 25 ft. lbs |
| 2 | M12 Bolts 11-10 | 40 ft. lbs |
| 3 | M12 Bolts 1-10 | 45 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs. | 33 ft. lbs |
| 4 | Turn 125 degrees do not use torque wrench. | 125 degrees |
| 5 | Loosen all fasteners in reverse sequence. | |
| 6 | 22 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 7 | 33 ft. lbs. | 33 ft. lbs |
| 8 | 33 ft. lbs. | 33 ft. lbs |
| 9 | Turn 130 degrees do not use torque wrench. | 130 degrees |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs. | 33 ft. lbs |
| 4 | Turn 125 degrees do not use torque wrench. | 125 degrees |
| 5 | Loosen all fasteners in reverse sequence. | |
| 6 | 22 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 7 | 33 ft. lbs. | 33 ft. lbs |
| 8 | 33 ft. lbs. | 33 ft. lbs |
| 9 | Turn 130 degrees do not use torque wrench. | 130 degrees |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs. | 4 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 11 ft. lbs. | 11 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 22 | |
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 | |
| 1 | M6 Bolts | 44 in |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 30,000 mi | Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) |
| Every 60,000 mi | Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace) |
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 2018 Dodge Charger recorded 122 consumer complaints, 6 recalls, 1 open investigation, and 266 technical service bulletins, positioning it near the bottom of a complaints arc that peaked in 2006 (1,293 complaints) and steadily declined through the 2010s. Compared to its immediate neighbors, 2017 had 125 complaints with 4 recalls, while 2019 had 118 complaints with 5 recalls—making 2018 statistically consistent with the stabilizing trend of the generation. The top complaint categories were Electrical System (24), Structure (18), and Unknown/Other (20), with 5 crash-related complaints and 1 fire-related complaint recorded. Recalls increased slightly from 2017 (4) to 2018 (6), but this remained within the normal range for this platform. The 2018 model represents a mature, refinished iteration of the Charger platform with low complaint volumes and no exceptional red flags—the data suggests it is a reasonable purchase within this generation, though prospective buyers should verify completion of the 6 recalls, particularly those addressing electrical and structural items.
All 122 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall…
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…
Showing 5 of 266 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2208000045 REV.D | 2026-06-26 | Structure | 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… |
| 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 |
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6.0 qt of 5W-20 Use oil meeting Chrysler specification MS6395, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 15 city / 25 highway / 18 combined mpg.