Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Challenger 5.7L. Covers both the standard and High Output 5.7L.
The 2018 Dodge Challenger 5.7L is a passenger car built on the LA platform, powered by a 5.7L engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 oil for maintenance. With EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 city, 25 highway, and 19 combined mpg, the model year represents a middle chapter in the Challenger's extended 2008-2023 production span. Reliability data shows 74 owner complaints and 4 recalls during this period, placing 2018 below the complaint peak of 298 in 2010 but well above the low of 9 in 2022—indicating a moderate position within the model's complaint trajectory that researchers should consider when evaluating long-term ownership expectations.
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 H7 · 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 SP196724AC |
| Battery | BBH7F001AA |
| Front wiper blades | 68015148AA |
| Thermostat | 52028898AJ alt 05184894AA |
| Cabin air filter | 68535614AA |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| Overall length | 197.6 in |
| Overall width | 75.6 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4169 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 63.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 56/44 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 25 / 19 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Midgrade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | R/T Coupe 5.7L V8 | 5.10 sec | 13.70 sec | 375 hp | RWD |
| 2011 | R/T Coupe 5.7L V8 | 5.00 sec | 13.50 sec | 372 hp | RWD |
| 2009 | R/T Coupe 5.7L V8 | 5.10 sec | 13.60 sec | 372 hp | RWD |
| 2009 | R/T Coupe 5.7L V8 | 5.10 sec | 13.60 sec | 372 hp | RWD |
| 2009 | R/T Coupe 5.7L V8 | 5.40 sec | 13.80 sec | 372 hp | RWD |
| 2009 | R/T Coupe 5.7L V8 | 6.20 sec | 14.50 sec | 372 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. 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 | Mopar ZF Automatic transmission fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.0-10.0 |
| Differential Gear Oil | 175 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 175 FIA Front Axle |
| Engine Coolant | MS-12106 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 11.1 |
| Engine Coolant | MS-12106 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 14.7 |
| 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 | 133.0 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 133.0 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 |
| Lug Nuts | 130 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 111 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 130 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 | .031 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 20 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Mopar |
| Refrigerant Capacity | R134a |
| Oil Type | ND 12 Oil |
| Oil Type | ND-12 or equivalent. |
| Standard BCI Group Number | H7 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 730 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 730 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 58.0 + or - 5.0 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 |
| 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 for Replacement | Install new fasteners |
| 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. |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 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 | 4 ft. lbs. | 4 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 11 ft. lbs. | 11 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 22 | |
Prep M12 Bolts
| 1 | 10.0 ft. lbs. | 10 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 20.0 ft. lbs. | 20 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 90.0 degrees; M8 Bolts | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 21.0 | |
| 1 | M6 Bolts | 44 in |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 10,000 mi | Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) |
| Every 30,000 mi | Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) |
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.
Complaints across the Challenger generation peaked early at 298 in 2010 before declining unevenly to a low of 49 in 2017, then ticked up to 74 in 2018 before resuming a downward trajectory through 2022. Recalls followed a similar arc, dropping from seven in 2009–2010 to one or two in most recent years, though 2018's four recalls exceed both the prior year (three) and the following year (three). Technical service bulletins accumulated steadily, reaching 254 for 2018 — well above the 194 for 2017 but below the 314 for 2019 — reflecting ongoing service activity rather than safety defects. The 2018 complaint profile shows "Unknown Or Other" and "Electrical System" each cited 14 times, with nine crash complaints and two fire complaints reported; the data does not specify root causes for these categories. Investigations remained flat at one per year for most of the generation, including 2018. This places the 2018 model in a transitional zone: worse than the 2017 trough but better than the early-generation peaks, with slightly elevated recall volume that warrants verification of completion before purchase.
All 74 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
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 254 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 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined mpg.