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2015 Dodge Charger — 5.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Charger 5.7L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 5.7LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2015 Dodge Charger is a passenger car built on the LD platform and motivated by a 5.7L engine mated to an 8-speed automatic, returning EPA fuel economy of 16 city and 25 highway mpg. Servicing that engine calls for 7.0 quarts of 5W-20 API oil, and the powertrain warrants particular scrutiny — Power Train issues lead the 135 total owner complaints filed for this model year, which also carries 8 recalls. Across the Charger's complaint record spanning 2001 through 2024, the 2015 falls well below the 1,293-complaint peak of 2006 yet far above the single complaint logged for 2024, positioning it in a middle reliability tier that reflects a model past its worst years but still demanding informed ownership.

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
EPA fuel economy16/25/19 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 size245/45R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter04861746AB alt 68172459AA
Spark plugSP196724AC alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH8A001AA alt BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades68194930AB alt 05182439AB
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 length198.4 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase120.1 in
Curb weight4158 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 25 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 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.

Independent published road-test results.

5.1–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2015 R/T Sedan
370 hpHorsepower (as tested)
395 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015R/T Sedan 5.7L V85.10 sec13.60 sec370 hpRWD
2015Pursuit Sedan 5.7L V85.20 sec13.80 sec370 hpAWD
2015R/T Sedan 5.7L V85.60 sec14.00 sec370 hpRWD
2017Daytona Sedan 5.7L V85.10 sec13.70 sec370 hpRWD
2012Pursuit Police Package 5.7L V85.20 sec13.90 sec370 hpRWD
2012Pursuit Police Package 5.7L V85.60 sec14.10 sec370 hpRWD
2011R/T Sedan 5.7L V85.20 sec13.80 sec370 hpRWD
2011R/T Sedan 5.7L V85.30 sec13.90 sec370 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, 175 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. 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 FluidMopar part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil175
Differential Gear Oil Capacity175 FIA Front Axle
Engine OilAPI · SAE 5W · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity18.5 gallons

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts19

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission72.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new hub nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new hub nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub157 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11-15 (1) ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
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)56-60 psi
Engine Compression100 min psi
Engine CompressionAll gasoline 100 psi / Max Variation 1 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44; Rear: 43 /; Front: 44; Rear: 23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 121; Rear: 98 /; Front: 98; Rear: 81
ABS Sensor Torque8.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.040; Rear: 17; Rear: 18
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.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
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.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 20,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (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 2015 Dodge Charger marks a distinct downward inflection point in federal complaints within its generation, dropping significantly to 135 complaints from the 342 recorded in 2014 and the 692 peak seen in 2011. While recalls remain moderate at 8 compared to the 14 recalls of the 2012 model year, the 2015 model benefits from the generation's highest volume of Technical Service Bulletins at 328, suggesting that previous manufacturing quirks were heavily addressed and documented by this point in the production cycle. For the 2015 model specifically, the most prevalent federal complaint areas are Power Train (20), Unknown or Other (13), Air Bags (10), and Engine (8), though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. With only 1 reported fire complaint and 10 crash complaints, the 2015 Charger demonstrates substantial reliability maturation compared to the earlier, more problematic years of its generation. Consequently, the 2015 model represents a highly favorable used buy, offering the refined production maturity of the later generation years with significantly reduced federal complaint volume.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
328
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
135
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 135 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train20
Unknown Or Other13
Air Bags10
Engine8
Steering8
Exterior Lighting6
Electrical System5
Fuel/Propulsion System5

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 328 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
S2208000138 REV.B2025-07-04Electrical SystemDecreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed

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

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Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 7.0 qtLD-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 04884899ACEngine air filter 04861746ABSpark plug SP196724ACBattery BBH8A001AA

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Charger 5.7L take?

7.0 qt of API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Charger 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 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined mpg.