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2017 Dodge Challenger

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

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2017 Dodge Challenger is a passenger car requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 engine oil. This model year is characterized by three recalls and 49 total owner complaints, with the electrical system cited as the top complaint area. In the context of the model's 2008-2023 history, the 2017 version sits significantly below the 2010 peak of 298 complaints, though it remains above the 2022 low of 9.

Model year202320222021202020172008198319821981

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

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 size275/40ZR20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter04861746AB alt 68256672AA
Spark plugSP149212AC alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades68015148AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter68535614AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.6 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight4169 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the Challenger of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.2–6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.20 sec — 2017 T/A 392 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017T/A 392 Coupe 6.4L V84.20 sec12.50 sec485 hpRWD
2017GT Coupe 3.6L V66.30 sec14.80 sec305 hpAWD
2016SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.70 sec707 hpRWD
2018SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.40 sec10.90 sec707 hpRWD
2018SRT Hellcat Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V84.00 sec12.40 sec707 hpRWD
2015SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.70 sec707 hpRWD
2015SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec11.70 sec707 hpRWD
2015SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.10 sec707 hpRWD

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, DOT 4 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 FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.7
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.1
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.2
Brake FluidDOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)90.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts133.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts239.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission72.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts111 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug7.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub170.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR134a
Oil TypeND 12 oil
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58 +- 5 psi
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)58 +- 5 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58 +- 5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44; Rear: 43
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.040; Rear: 17; Rear: 18
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0004
Maximum Rotor Runout.0014 When measured on vehicle

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 10530 ft. lbs
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.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
4Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 125 degrees125 degrees
5Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order.
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
833.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
9Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Turn bolts 130 degrees.130 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0, Step 3: 22.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290 degrees; M8 Outer bolts90 degrees
116.0 ft. lbs.16 ft. lbs
290.0 degrees; M8 Side bolts90 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep M12 Bolts

110.0 ft. lbs.10 ft. lbs
220.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
390.0 degrees; M8 Bolts90 degrees
121.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Inner bolts

110.0 ft. lbs.10 ft. lbs
221.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
390.0 degrees; Outer bolts90 degrees
125.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Inner bolts

110.0 ft. lbs.10 ft. lbs
221.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
390.0 degrees; Outer bolts90 degrees
125.0
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Bolts44 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 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · 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) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (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 2017 Dodge Challenger represents the lowest complaint year in the entire generation, with only 49 complaints filed—down dramatically from the peak of 298 in 2010 and even below the 78 in 2016. This follows a consistent downward trend in consumer complaints from 2010 through 2017, suggesting improving reliability over the model run. The 3 recalls for 2017 are moderate compared to the dataset (ranging from 1 to 7), and the 194 TSBs represents a significant drop from 278 the prior year, indicating fewer technical service issues being identified. The top complaint areas—Electrical System and Unknown/Other (tied at 8 each), followed by Air Bags and Power Train (4 each)—show no single dominant defect pattern, and the 7 crash complaints and 2 fire complaints are relatively minimal. While 2018 saw a slight uptick to 74 complaints, 2017 sits at the trough of the complaint curve, making it arguably the sweet spot in the generation for used-car buyers seeking the most problem-free example of this platform.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
194
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
49
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 49 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System8
Unknown Or Other8
Air Bags4
Power Train4
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other4
Engine3
Steering2
Steering,Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 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…

17V496000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 08/08/2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger vehicles equipped with Hellcat engines. The engine oil cooler (EOC) hoses may fail resulting in a rapid loss of engine oil. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EOC lines, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 194 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…
91007352025-12-10Electrical SystemVerify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders…
1084632025-11-18Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
1084642025-11-17Service BrakesPAD 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Challenger take?

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

Does the 2017 Challenger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.