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2019 Dodge Charger — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Charger 3.6L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

Built on the LD platform as a traditional passenger car, the 2019 Dodge Charger 3.6L pairs its engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission to deliver an EPA-rated 19/30/23 mpg. Maintaining that 3.6L powertrain requires 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 engine oil, a straightforward service spec for a vehicle capable of 30 mpg on the highway. In the context of the Charger's reliability history spanning 2001 to 2024, this model year sits firmly in the middle of the pack with 118 owner complaints—primarily concerning the air bags—and five recorded recalls. While the 2019 iteration is far removed from the model's worst days in 2006 with 1,293 complaints, it falls well short of the single complaint recorded in 2024, indicating a stable but imperfect track record for researchers to consider.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

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
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 · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. 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 size245/45ZR20 99YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 04884899AC
Engine air filter04861746AB alt 68172459AA
Spark plugSP143877AB alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH7F001AA alt BBH8F001AA
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 / combined19 / 30 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2019 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

6.2–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2016 SXT Blacktop Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20184 GT Plus Sedan 3.6L V66.40 sec14.90 sec300 hpAWD
2016SXT Blacktop Sedan 3.6L V66.20 sec14.70 sec292 hpRWD
2016SXT Blacktop Sedan 3.6L V66.40 sec14.80 sec292 hpRWD
2013SXT Sedan 3.6L V66.40 sec15.00 sec292 hpRWD
2012SXT Plus Sedan 3.6L V66.60 sec15.10 sec292 hpRWD
2012SXT Plus Sedan 3.6L V66.70 sec15.30 sec292 hpRWD
2011Rallye Plus Sedan 3.6L V67.20 sec15.70 sec292 hpRWD
2011Rallye Plus Sedan 3.6L V67.30 sec15.60 sec292 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 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130 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
Automatic Transmission FluidATF +4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.1 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity10.0
Engine CoolantMopar Antifreeze/Coolant

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 INCH LBS. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)38.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate BoltsUse new bolts only: 70.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts111 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub157.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub170.0 Do not re-use old hub nut 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 Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR-134a
Oil TypeND-11
Refrigerant CapacityR-1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberPolice: 49

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
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 Except SRT-8: .0004. SRT-8: .0016
Maximum Rotor RunoutAll Except SRT-8:

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105°30 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
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: Repeat Step 2, Step 4: 125° do not use a torque wrench., Step 5: Loosen all fasteners in reverse order., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: 130° do not use a torque wrench.22 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.

Every 30,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (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 2019 Dodge Charger generated 118 complaints, 5 recalls, and

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
334
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
118
Owner complaints
7 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
’01’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 118 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags42
Engine8
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting7
Unknown Or Other7
Service Brakes7
Exterior Lighting5
Electrical System4
Structure3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V512000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 27/08/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall…

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 334 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

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Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 6.0 qtLD-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 04892339BEEngine air filter 04861746ABSpark plug SP143877ABBattery BBH7F001AA

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Charger 3.6L take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Charger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined mpg.