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2019 Dodge Challenger — 6.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Challenger 6.2L. Covers both the standard and High Output 6.2L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 6.2LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2019 Dodge Challenger is a passenger‑car built on the LA platform and powered by a 6.2‑liter V8 paired with an eight‑speed automatic transmission, a combination that draws 7.0 qt of 0W‑40 oil and delivers EPA ratings of 19 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and a combined 23 mpg. Its drivetrain and chassis are complemented by a modest overall complaint count of 57 owner reports, with electrical issues noted as the most frequent problem and three recalls recorded for the model year. Within the broader 2008‑2023 Challenger lineage, 2019 falls well after the peak of 298 complaints in 2010 and before the recent low of nine complaints in 2022, indicating a middle‑ground reliability standing that reflects steady, if not exemplary, durability.

Model year2019201820162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40OEM · 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 94R Vehicles battery is vented to the outside. · 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 Vehicles battery is vented to the outside. · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/55r19 101hOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter04861746AB alt 68256672AA
Spark plugSP149212AC alt SP196724AC
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades68015148AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter68535614AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.6 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight4116 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 30 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

3.7–4.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.70 sec — 2019 SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe
797 hpHorsepower (as tested)
707 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec11.80 sec797 hpRWD
2019SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec11.40 sec797 hpRWD
2019SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.80 sec11.60 sec797 hpRWD
2019SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.80 sec11.80 sec797 hpRWD
2019SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V84.00 sec11.80 sec797 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
2016SRT Hellcat Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.70 sec707 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 0W-40 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 111 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.72 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity15.2, Intercooler
Engine CoolantMopar Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity15.2 qt
Engine Oil0W-40

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)38.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate BoltsUse new bolts only: 70.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts111 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts111 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub170.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.540-.660 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance9240
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR-134a
Oil TypeND-11
Refrigerant CapacityR-1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum53.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum63.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 121.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 98.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.04 in; Rear: 0.04 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.181; Rear: 1.024
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationAll Excecpt SRT-8: .0004. SRT-8: .0016
Maximum Rotor Runout.0014 when measured on vehicle.

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.30 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150°148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs., Step 4: Turn 125° do not use a torque wrench., Step 5: Loosen all fasteners., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: Turn 130° do not use a torque wrench.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M12 Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M12 Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M12 Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 224 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 224 ft. lbs

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) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · 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 2019 Dodge Challenger sits in a mature phase of its generation, with complaint volumes (57) and recall counts (3) that are markedly lower than the peak years of 2010–2012, when complaints surged to 298 and recalls reached 7. Across the generation, complaints and recalls trended downward after 2015, and the 2019 model continues that improvement, though its 314 technical service bulletins (TSBs) remain elevated—second only to the 2015 peak of 350—suggesting a high volume of manufacturer-issued service guidance. The top complaint areas for 2019 are electrical system (7), unknown/other (5), air bags (5), and steering (5), with 5 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints, but the data does not specify root causes. Compared to the preceding 2018 model (74 complaints, 4 recalls) and the following 2020 model (20 complaints, 1 recall), the 2019 year represents a transitional point toward even lower problem rates. Overall, the 2019 Challenger is a relatively solid buy within this generation, offering a significant reduction in serious issues versus earlier years, though the high TSB count warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection to address any outstanding service items.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
314
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
57
Owner complaints
5 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
’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 57 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System7
Unknown Or Other5
Air Bags5
Steering5
Power Train3
Wheels3
Back Over Prevention2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V191000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 10/09/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and… Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an…

19V203000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 14/03/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge Challenger and Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 314 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
18-044-262026-03-21EngineFlash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction…
S2208000045 REV.C2026-03-18Unknown Or OtherBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
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…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 7.0 qtLA-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 04884899ACEngine air filter 04861746ABSpark plug SP149212ACBattery BBH7F001AA

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Challenger 6.2L take?

7.0 qt of 0W-40, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Challenger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 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.