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LX platform

2014 Chrysler 300 — 5.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 300 5.7L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 5.7LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2014 Chrysler 300 is a full-size passenger car built on the LX platform, equipped with the 5.7L engine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission and requiring 7.0 quarts of 5W-20 API oil for maintenance, achieving EPA ratings of 15/24/18 mpg city/highway/combined. This model year recorded 236 total owner complaints with power train issues as the top complaint area, alongside 8 recalls. Within the broader 2004–2023 complaint history—ranging from a low of 2 complaints in 2004 to a peak of 1,750 in 2006—the 2014 model falls between these extremes, suggesting it occupies a middle position in the model's reliability trajectory that researchers should consider when evaluating long-term ownership outcomes.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/24/18 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 sizeP215-65R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter04861746AB
Spark plugSP143877AB alt SP149212AC
BatteryBBH8A001AA alt BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades05182439AB alt 68194930AB
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 length198.8 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase120.1 in
Curb weight4513 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 24 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume106 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 2014 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

5.3–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2018 S
363 hpHorsepower (as tested)
394 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015S V8 5.7L V85.30 sec13.90 sec363 hpRWD
2012C V8 5.7L V85.40 sec13.90 sec363 hpRWD
2012S V8 5.7L V85.60 sec14.10 sec363 hpRWD
2011C V8 5.7L V85.50 sec14.00 sec363 hpRWD
2011C V8 5.7L V85.90 sec14.40 sec363 hpRWD
2011C V8 5.7L V86.10 sec14.60 sec363 hpAWD
2018S 5.7L V85.30 sec13.80 sec363 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 5W-20 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-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints, non_mvc
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 70, MT: 55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.540-.660 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance9240
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50-1.63 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number94R

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

Torque Caliper to Bracket23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle98 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket23 ft-lbs / 44 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle98 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket44 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-1515 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1045 ft. lbs
4Bolts 11-1521 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-1090 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 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 miBrake Line (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 18,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
At 20,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (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 Chrysler 300 sits in the middle of the second-generation arc (2011–2023), showing a notable drop in complaints to 236 from the 2012 peak of 424 and 2013's 306, yet it carries the generation's second-highest recall count at eight — only 2012's nine exceeds it — alongside a very high 311 TSBs, near the 2015 peak of 353. Complaints cluster in Power Train (52), Electrical System (45), Exterior Lighting (14), and Engine (12), with 22 crash-involved and four fire-related reports; the data does not specify root causes for these categories. Recalls remain elevated through 2015 (five) before falling to three or fewer from 2016 onward, while investigations hold at two from 2012–2015 then drop to zero. The trend shows early-generation turbulence (2005–2006: 1,125–1,750 complaints), a mid-generation plateau with high service activity (2012–2015), and a clear improvement trajectory post-2015. For a buyer, 2014 reflects a year of above-average recall and TSB volume despite moderating complaints, suggesting thorough dealer remediation history is essential. This is a conditional buy: acceptable if all eight recalls and relevant TSBs are documented complete, but stronger candidates exist in 2016–2017 with far lower federal activity.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
311
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
236
Owner complaints
22 involved a crash · 4 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 236 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train52
Electrical System45
Exterior Lighting14
Engine12
Unknown Or Other9
Air Bags8
Service Brakes7
Electrical System,Engine6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 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 311 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
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

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 300 5.7L take?

7.0 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 5.7L get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 24 highway / 18 combined mpg.