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2022 Dodge Charger

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Charger.

The 2022 Dodge Charger specifies a 6.0-quart capacity of 5W-20 engine oil, a fixed maintenance datum that anchors its service profile. Owner-reported data logs 11 complaints and 3 recalls for this year, with the Electrical System generating the most feedback. Within the 2001–2024 complaint arc that peaks at 1,293 entries for 2006 and bottoms at one for 2024, the 2022 model year registers near the low end, indicating a comparatively stable interval in the nameplate’s history.

Model year202620252023202220212020198719861985

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 torque111.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R - Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · 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 - Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/45ZR20 99YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Optional: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter68172459AA alt 04861746AB
Spark plugSP143877AB alt SP149212AC
Battery68533838AA alt 56029635AD
Front wiper blades05182439AB alt 68194930AB
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter68575487AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

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

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the Charger of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.4–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.40 sec — 2015 SRT Hellcat Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V83.50 sec11.50 sec797 hpRWD
2021SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V84.00 sec11.90 sec797 hpRWD
2021SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V84.00 sec12.00 sec797 hpRWD
2021392 Scat Pack Widebody Sedan 6.4L V84.20 sec12.70 sec485 hpRWD
2020SRT Hellcat Widebody Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V83.80 sec11.90 sec717 hpRWD
2020R/T Scat Pack 392 Sedan 6.4L V83.90 sec12.30 sec485 hpRWD
2020SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V84.00 sec12.10 sec717 hpRWD
2019R/T Sedan (87 octane) 5.7L V84.90 sec13.50 sec370 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, Front: 175 FIA; Rear: 230 LSD in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity845RE
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.1 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear OilFront: 175 FIA; Rear: 230 LSD
Engine Coolant Capacity10.0 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity15.2 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.4 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

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts111.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130.0 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

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-Oil 12
Oil Capacity4.40 oz
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-Oil 12
Oil Capacity4.40 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

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
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 125° without using a torque wrench. Step 5: In reverse order loosen all fasteners., Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 9: 130° without using a torque wrench.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower Fasteners15 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 22.04 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 100,000 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) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 20,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
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 2022 Dodge Charger represents a clear inflection point in the model’s federal safety record, sitting at the tail end of a multi-year decline in complaints and recalls. From 2016 onward, complaints dropped steadily from 182 to just 11 in 2022, while recalls fell from 6 to 3 over the same period—mirroring broader improvements in build quality and component reliability. The 2022 model’s 11 complaints are the second-lowest in the generation, trailing only the partial-year 2024 data, and its three recalls are half the count of the 2011–2015 average. Top complaint areas—electrical system and air bags—are isolated incidents rather than systemic trends, with no fire-related complaints reported. This positions the 2022 Charger as one of the most dependable years in the generation, particularly when compared to the elevated issues seen in earlier years like 2011 or 2012. **Takeaway: the 2022 is a strong used buy, offering near-best-in-class reliability with minimal safety red flags.**

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
207
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
11
Owner complaints
3 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 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System2
Air Bags2
Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Suspension1
Steering,Electrical System,Air Bags1
Tires1
Power Train,Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V504000Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsReported 14/07/2022

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at…

22V808000Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsReported 27/10/2022

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 207 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
1118302026-05-13StructureSENSOR – KNOCK
1118312026-05-13StructureSENSOR – KNOCK
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

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Charger take?

6.0 qt of Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix 5W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Charger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.