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2023 Dodge Challenger

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Challenger.

The 2023 Dodge Challenger enters the historical record with 40 total owner complaints and two active recalls, with the Visibility/Wiper category generating the most frequent reports. Within the model’s 2008–2023 production span, this year’s complaint volume sits near the lower threshold, registering higher than 2022’s series minimum of nine incidents yet significantly below the 2010 peak of 298. This positioning places the 2023 model among the more stable years in the lineup’s documented reliability history, suggesting a comparatively quiet cycle for reported defects.

Model year202320222021202020172008198319821981

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter68424622AA alt 68256672AA
Spark plugSP149125AF alt SP149212AC
Battery56029635AD
Front wiper blades68015148AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter68575487AA

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 weight4116 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.

3.6–4.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2023 SRT Super Stock Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023SRT Super Stock Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.60 sec11.40 sec807 hpRWD
2023Black Ghost Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.90 sec11.80 sec807 hpRWD
2023R/T Scat Pack Widebody Shakedown Coupe 6.4L V84.00 sec12.50 sec485 hpRWD
2021392 Scat Pack Widebody Coupe 6.4L V84.20 sec12.70 sec485 hpRWD
2021T/A Coupe 5.3L V85.00 sec13.60 secRWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Ignition

Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 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) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (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) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (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) · Intercooler (drain & 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 2023 Dodge Challenger sits at the end of the model's production run, and its federal record shows a modest but notable complaint spike — 40 complaints versus just 9 in 2022 and 18 in 2021 — breaking a multi-year decline that had trended downward from the generation's 2010 peak of 298 complaints. Recalls hold steady at two, matching 2021 and 2022, while investigations remain at zero for the third consecutive year, and TSBs total 158, the lowest since the generation's early years. The top complaint area, Visibility/Wiper (9 complaints), leads a relatively benign profile with no crash or fire complaints recorded, though the data does not specify root causes for any of these categories. In the context of the full arc, 2023 represents a final-year uptick in owner complaints but still ranks among the generation's lower-volume years by a wide margin, with recall activity minimal and stable. For a buyer, the 2023 is a solid choice: complaint volume remains far below the problematic 2008–2014 era, and the visibility-related concerns are worth inspecting but do not suggest systemic safety risk.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
158
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
40
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 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 40 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper9
Unknown Or Other6
Service Brakes4
Engine2
Structure2
Seats2
Electrical System2
Wheels,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V112000Parking BrakeReported 15/02/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger vehicles. The parking brake may be improperly adjusted, which can result in a vehicle roll away. As such, these vehicles… Remedy: Dealers will properly adjust the parking brake, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

24V573000Seats:Critical FastenersReported 01/08/2024

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The left rear seat back may not lock in the upright position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and adjust the seat back latch striker as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 158 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
18-035-26 REV. A2026-06-13EngineFlash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction…
S2408000018 REV.B2026-05-29Electrical SystemNew Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error
69C Combo2026-05-18EngineCustomer Satisfaction Notification 69C – Vehicle Performance Enhancements - Dealer…
S2408000018 REV.A2026-04-17Electrical SystemNew Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Challenger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.