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Dodge Challenger · Model year 2016 · No longer built

2016 Dodge Challenger specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2016 Dodge Challenger in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 14 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
305–707 hp
Combined MPG
16–23
Recalls
2
Schedule covers
150k miles
Challenger towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2016 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2016 Dodge Challenger

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2016 Dodge Challenger compared with 2015.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

  • Seating: Four-way power lumbar — SXT, R/T

Newly available

  • Satin Black with heritage “FUEL” lettering — SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus

Moved from standard to optional

  • Satin Black with heritage “FUEL” lettering — 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker

No longer offered on some trims

  • Dodge leather-wrapped steering wheel with vehicle controls — 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker
  • Multimedia Systems: Six premium speakers — SXT Plus, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Black Keyless Enter ‘n Go with full SRT Drive Mode control — standard: SRT 392
  • Door handles — body color with Keyless Enter ‘n Go — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Key Fob: Black Keyless Enter ‘n Go — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Leather-wrapped ball shift knob with Black Chrome accents — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Leather-wrapped ball shift knob with Quicksilver accents — standard: R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392
  • Leather-wrapped T-handle shifter with Anodized Gunmetal accents — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Leather-wrapped T-handle shifter with Quicksilver accents — standard: SXT, SXT Plus — optional: R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392
  • Red Keyless Enter ‘n Go with full SRT Drive Mode control — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Satin black, high downforce design with backup camera — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • 180-mph primary speedometer, black face with SRT logo — standard: SRT 392
  • 200-mph primary speedometer, red face with SRT logo — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Badges: 392 HEMI fender badge — standard: SRT 392
  • Badges: Challenger grille badge — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392
  • Badges: Dodge badge on rear applique — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Badges: HEMI fender badge in Black — optional: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus
  • Badges: R/T badge — standard: R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker
  • Badges: SRT grille badge — standard: SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Badges: SRT Hellcat logo fender badge — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Badges: SRT rear spoiler badge — standard: SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Bi-function HID headlamps with integrated Air Catcher — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Black pedals — standard: SXT
  • Blacktop stripes — Satin Black — optional: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus
  • Center NACA duct air intake, aluminum, body color — standard: SRT 392
  • Climate outlet with “SRT” logo in Black Chrome — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Climate outlet with “SRT” logo in Satin Chrome — standard: SRT 392
  • Door Panels: Map pockets — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Fascia/Front Splitter: Duckbill front aero splitter — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker
  • Fascia/Front Splitter: Large front aero splitter — standard: R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392
  • Floor mats — premium front/rear — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Front fascia with integrated fog lamp bezels — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392
  • Grille: Black, high-flow design — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Grille: Split, Black Vapor Chrome — standard: SRT 392
  • Interior Bezels: Dark brushed pattern, formed aluminum — standard: SXT, R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker
  • Interior Bezels: Engine Turn pattern, formed aluminum — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Interior Bezels: Hectic mesh pattern, formed aluminum — standard: SXT Plus, R/T Plus, SRT 392
  • Interior Environment and Seats: Seat belts — Black — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Interior Environment and Seats: Seat belts — Red — optional: SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • SRT 392 — twin, full body — Silver High-gloss — optional: SRT 392
  • SRT Hellcat with removable, high-flow grille — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Stripes: SRT 392 — twin, full body — Satin Black — optional: SRT 392

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Keyless Enter ’n Go push button
  • Keyless Enter ’n Go with illuminated entry
  • Shift Knob: Leather-wrapped
  • Shift Knob: Leather-wrapped
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Badges: Challenger
  • Badges: R/T
  • Black pedals with rubber covers
  • Center console
  • Center console: 12-volt power outlet, inside armrest
  • Electronic stability control
  • Floor mats — luxury, front and rear
  • Front/rear passenger climate-control outlets
  • Instrument Panel: Dark brushed aluminum bezels
  • Instrument Panel: Hectic mesh aluminum bezels
  • Map pockets

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2015 and 2016. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2016 Dodge Challenger specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Body style
Two-door coupe
Assembly plant
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
EPA vehicle class
Intermediate car
Introduction date
Third quarter 2015 as a 2016 model
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Construction
Unitized steel body
Engines78 specs
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
AvailabilityStandard — Dodge Challenger SXT and SXT Plus
Type and description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0)
Valve systemChain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads
Compression ratio10.2:1
Power (SAE net)305 bhp (227 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (84.7 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)268 lb.-ft. (363 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm
Max. engine speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil capacity6 quarts (5.7 liters) with dry filter
Coolant capacity14.0 quarts (13.25 liters)
Emission controlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Exhaust typeDual exhaust with rectangular chromed tip and image sound
Max. gross trailer weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb)19 / 30 / 23
Engine assembly plantTrenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.
5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 (Fuel Saver Technology with 8HP70 eight-speed transmission)
AvailabilityStandard — Dodge Challenger R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Classic and R/T Shaker models (late availability)
Type and description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable cam timing (VCT)
Displacement345 cu. in. (5,654 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve systemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression ratio10.5:1
Power (SAE net), automatic transmission372 hp (277 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (65.3 hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net), automatic transmission400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Power (SAE net), manual transmission375 hp (280 kW) @ 5,150 rpm (65.7 hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net), manual transmission410 lb.-ft. (555 N•m) @ 4,300 rpm
Max. engine speed5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirementUnleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended; Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — Acceptable
Oil capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Coolant capacity14.7 quarts (13.9 liters)
Emission controlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(b)
Exhaust typeDual exhaust with rectangular chromed tip and image sound
Max. gross trailer weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (not recommended with manual)
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb)15 / 23 / 18 manual; 16 / 25 / 19 automatic
6.4-liter HEMI V-8 powered by SRT
AvailabilityStandard — R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker and SRT 392
Type and description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement392 cu. in. (6,417 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.5)
Valve systemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless; automatic features Fuel Saver mode
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression ratio10.9:1
Power (SAE net)485 bhp (362 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (75.8 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)475 lb.-ft. (644 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm
Max. engine speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended
Oil capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Factory oil fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Coolant capacity14 quarts (13.25 liters)
Emission controlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Exhaust typeDual 2.75-in. with rectangular chromed tips and performance-tuned exhaust note
Max. gross trailer weightNot rated for trailer-tow
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb)14 / 23 / 17 manual; 15 / 25 / 18 automatic
Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8
AvailabilityStandard on Challenger SRT Hellcat
Type and description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement376 cu. in. (6,166 cu.cm)
Bore x stroke4.09 x 3.58 (103.9 x 90.9)
Valve systemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, unique aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression ratio9.5:1
Power (estimated SAE net)707 bhp (527 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (114 bhp/liter)
Torque (estimated SAE net)650 lb.-ft (881 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. engine speed6,200 rpm
Fuel requirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended
Oil capacity7.5 quarts (7.1-liters)
Factory oil fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra™ synthetic
Coolant capacity14 quarts (13.25 liters)
Intercooler systemSeparate low-temp cooling system with dual water-to-air intercoolers and a high-flow variable-speed electric water pump
Emission controlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters heated wide range upstream and switching downstream O2 sensors and internal engine features.(a)
Exhaust typeDual 2.75-in. straight-though exhaust system with twin Electronic Exhaust Valves (EEV) with rectangular Black Vapor-chromed tips
Max. gross trailer weightNot rated for trailer-tow
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy)13 / 21 manual; 13 / 22 automatic

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 and ULEV II emission requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. (b) Manual meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 (California LEV II); automatic meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 4 (California ULEV II). (a) Emissions footnote text is not printed for this engine on the sheet; it refers to the footnote given for the 3.6-liter engine. (a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an LEV II.

Transmissions60 specs
Six-speed manual Tremec TR-6060 with ZF-Sachs 240 mm twin disc clutch
AvailabilityStandard — R/T models, R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker and SRT 392
DescriptionTriple cone/double cone synchronizer design, 1-4 skip shift and reverse inhibit solenoids, 5:1 remote shifter
Final drive ratio3.90 axle with limited-slip differential
Six-speed manual Tremec TR-6060 with ZF-Sachs 258 mm twin-disc clutch (supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI)
AvailabilityStandard on SRT Hellcat
DescriptionTriple cone (1st, 2nd) / double cone (3rd-6th) synchronizer design; 1-4 skip shift and reverse inhibit solenoids; 5:1 remote shifter
Final drive ratio3.70 – Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned
Overall top gear2.33
TorqueFlite 845RE eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityStandard on 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control, Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. Five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear.
Final drive ratio2.62 — Standard; 3.08 — Optional
Overall top gear1.76 — Standard; 2.06 — Optional
TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityAvailable with 5.7-liter and 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 engine
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control, Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control, five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear, off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss, torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in first through eighth gear
Final drive ratio3.08:1 – (5.7-liter); 3.09:1 – Limited Slip (6.4-liter)
Overall top gear2.06 (5.7-liter); 2.07 (6.4-liter)
TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityOptional on SRT Hellcat
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control with full manual control via gear selector or paddle shifters, with three SRT-unique selectable modes: Street, Sport and Track (features performance shifting and gear holding feature)
Final drive ratio2.62 — Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned (6.2 liter)
Overall top gear1.76 (6.2 liter)
Gear ratiosSix-speed manual Tremec TR-6060Six-speed manual Tremec TR-6060TorqueFlite 845RE eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic
1st2.972.264.714.704.71
2nd2.101.583.143.133.14
3rd1.461.192.102.102.10
4th1.001.001.671.671.67
5th0.740.771.291.281.29
6th0.500.631.001.001.00
7th——0.840.840.84
8th——0.670.670.67
Reverse2.902.903.303.533.32

— not listed or not applicable

Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160A — Standard; 180A — Optional; 220A — Standard (6.4-liter)
Battery
H7 Case, 625 CCA, maintenance-free
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power steering (EPS); Rack and pinion with multi-mode electric assist (SRT 392); Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist and fixed displacement hydraulic power-steering pump (SRT Hellcat)
Overall ratio
12.3:1 ratio — Challenger SXT and R/T models; 14.4:1 ratio — Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)
37.4 ft. — Challenger SXT and R/T models; 38.8 ft. — Challenger R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker; 37.5 ft. — Challenger SRT 392; 38.5 ft. — Challenger SRT Hellcat
Steering turns (lock-to-lock)
2.62 — Challenger SXT and R/T models; 2.56 — Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker and SRT 392; 2.52 — Challenger SRT Hellcat
Suspension6 specs
Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles; Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged ADS Bilstein® shock absorbers and 32 mm hollow stabilizer bar, lateral and diagonal lower links (SRT 392); Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and 34 mm solid stabilizer bar, lateral and diagonal lower links (SRT Hellcat)
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle; Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type 19 mm hollow stabilizer bar, gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle (SRT 392); Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type 22 mm solid stabilizer bar, gas-charged ADS Bilstein shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle (SRT Hellcat)
Performance suspension
Standard on Challenger SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus
Super Track Pak suspension
Standard on Challenger R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker and R/T models with Super Track Pak
High-performance suspension
Standard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker
SRT-tuned three-mode ADS suspension
SRT-tuned three-mode adaptive damping system: Street mode = sporty, compliant ride; Sport mode = firm, improved handling; Track mode = firmest, maximum handling (SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat)
Brakes34 specs
Sport Brake Package
Standard on Challenger SXT models
Sport Brake Package — Front: Rotor size and type
12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented
Sport Brake Package — Front: Caliper size and type
2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Sport Brake Package — Front: Swept area
259 sq. in. (1,671 sq. cm)
Sport Brake Package — Rear: Rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid
Sport Brake Package — Rear: Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Sport Brake Package — Rear: Swept area
264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Performance Brake Package with Performance Brake Linings
Standard on Challenger R/T models; Included with Super Track Pak on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus
Performance Brake Package with Performance Brake Linings — Front: Rotor size and type
13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented
Performance Brake Package with Performance Brake Linings — Front: Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Performance Brake Package with Performance Brake Linings — Front: Swept area
249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm)
Performance Brake Package with Performance Brake Linings — Rear: Rotor size and type
12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Performance Brake Package with Performance Brake Linings — Rear: Caliper size and type
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Performance Brake Package with Performance Brake Linings — Rear: Swept area
264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Brembo High-performance Brake Package
Standard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker
Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Front: Rotor size and type
14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32.0) vented and slotted
Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Front: Caliper size and type
1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Front: Swept area
351 sq. in. (2,261 sq. cm)
Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Rear: Rotor size and type
13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted
Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Rear: Caliper size and type
1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Rear: Swept area
316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)
SRT/Brembo High-performance Brake Package
Standard on Challenger 392 and SRT Hellcat
SRT/Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Front: Rotor size and type
15.4 x 1.34 (390 x 34.0) two-piece aluminum hat, vented and slotted
SRT/Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Front: Caliper size and type
1.42 (36 mm) Brembo six-piston fixed monoblock aluminum
SRT/Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Front: Swept area
424 sq. in. (2735 sq. cm)
SRT/Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Rear: Rotor size and type
13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted
SRT/Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Rear: Caliper size and type
1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
SRT/Brembo High-performance Brake Package — Rear: Swept area
316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) and traction control
Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC) and brake assist
Standard
Brake knockback mitigation
Standard
Hill-start assist (HSA)
Standard
Four (Street, Sport, Track, Off)-position ESC/traction control mode selection
Standard
Power-assist type
8 + 9 (203 + 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster
Dimensions and capacities12 specs
Wheelbase
116.2 (2,950.4)
Track, front
63.4 (1,611); 64.0 (1,625) (Challenger SRT Hellcat)
Track, rear
63.8 (1,620); 63.7 (1,618) (Challenger SRT Hellcat)
Overall length
197.9 (5,027.4); 197.5 (5018) (Challenger SRT Hellcat); 198.0 (5,028) (Challenger SRT 392)
Overall width (with mirrors)
85.8 (2,178.7)
Overall width (without mirrors)
75.7 (1,923.1)
Overall height
57.5 (1,459.5); 55.7 (1,416 (Challenger SRT Hellcat); 55.9 (1,419) (Challenger SRT 392)
Ground clearance
5.2 (130.9); 4.5 (115) (Challenger SRT Hellcat); 4.7 (120) (Challenger SRT 392)
Drag coefficient
0.337 Cd; 0.380 Cd (Challenger SRT Hellcat); 0.356 Cd (Challenger SRT 392)
Curb weight (preliminary)
3,885.2 (1,762.29) — SXT; 4,202.6 (1,906.26) — R/T (manual); 4,199.0 (1,904.6) — R/T (automatic); 4,232.3 (1,919.72) — R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack (manual); 4,239.8 (1,923.13) — R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack (automatic); 4,277.3 (1,940.15) — SRT 392 (manual); 4,287.7 (1,944.87) — SRT 392 (automatic); 4,469.6 (2,027.36) — SRT Hellcat (manual); 4,476.2 (2,030.4) — SRT Hellcat (automatic)
Weight distribution % — F/R
52/48 — SXT; 54/46 — R/T (manual); 54/46 — R/T (automatic); 55/45 — R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack (manual); 55/45 — R/T Scat Pack / 392 HEMI Scat Pack (automatic); 55/45 — SRT 392 (manual); 55/45 — SRT 392 (automatic); 57/43 — SRT Hellcat (manual); 57/43 — SRT Hellcat (automatic)
Fuel tank capacity, gallons (liters)
18.5 (70.0)

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted; curb weight in pounds (kilograms). Dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

Accommodations18 specs
Seating capacity — F/R
2/3
Front headroom
39.3 (999)
Front legroom
42.0 (1,067)
Front shoulder room
58.5 (1,485)
Front hip room
55.3 (1,404)
Front seat travel
Driver — 10.0 (255); Passenger — 8.7 (220)
Front recliner angle range
Driver — 64 degrees; Passenger — 63 degrees
SAE front volume index
55.8 cu. ft. (1.58 cu. m)
Rear headroom
37.1 (942)
Rear legroom
33.1 (840)
Rear knee clearance
0.2 (4.4)
Rear shoulder room
53.9 (1,368)
Rear hip room
47.8 (1,215)
SAE rear seat volume index
37.9 cu. ft. (1.07 cu. m)
Total interior volume
93.9 cu. ft. (2.67 cu. m)
SAE cargo volume
16.2 cu. ft. (0.459 cu. m)
EPA interior volume index
110.136 cu. ft. (3.12 cu. m)
Trunk lift-over height
33.2 (845)
Tires6 options
AvailabilityRevs per mile (km)Size and typeMfr. and model
Standard on Challenger SXT744 (463)P235/55R18 BSW All-season performanceMichelin Primacy MXM4
Standard on SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus models; Optional on SXT725 (449)P245/45R20 BSW All-season performanceFirestone Firehawk GTV
Standard on R/T, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker; Included with Super Track Pak on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus725 (451)P245/45R20 BSW Three-season high-performanceGoodyear Eagle F1
Optional on R/T, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker; Included with Super Track Pak on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus733 (456)P245/45R20 BSW All-season high-performanceGoodyear Eagle RSA
Standard on Challenger SRT and Challenger SRT Hellcat720.9 (448)275/40ZR20 All-seasonPirelli (PZero Nero All-season)
Optional on Challenger SRT 392 and Challenger SRT Hellcat718.7 (446.6)275/40ZR20 Three-seasonPirelli (PZERO)
Wheels11 options
AvailabilitySizeType and material
Standard on Challenger SXT18 in. x 7.5 in.Satin Carbon aluminum
Standard on SXT Plus and R/T Plus20 in. x 8 in.Polished aluminum with Graphite pockets
Standard on Challenger R/T; Optional on Challenger SXT with Super Sport Group20 in. x 8.0 in.Polished aluminum
Included in Super Track Pak Group; Optional on Challenger R/T Plus Classic Model with Super Track Pak Group20 in. x 8.0 in.Hyper Black aluminum
Standard on R/T Classic Package20 in. x 8.0 in.Classic II polished forged aluminum
Standard on Challenger R/T Scat Pack20 in. x 9.0 in.Polished aluminum with black pockets and satin finish
Optional on Challenger R/T Scat Pack, 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker; Optional on Challenger R/T Plus and R/T Classic; Included with Scat Pack Appearance Group20 in. x 9.0 in.Hyper Black II lightweight forged aluminum
Optional on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus with Super Track Pak Group20 in. x 8.0 in.Polished aluminum with black pockets and satin finish
Packaged with R/T Shaker and R/T Plus Shaker20 in. x 8.0 in.Polished aluminum with black pockets and satin finish
Standard on Challenger SRT 39220 x 9.5SRT-exclusive, “Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with Hyper Black finish
Standard on Challenger SRT Hellcat20 x 9.5SRT-exclusive, “Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with matte Black finish

Source: 2016 Dodge Challenger and Challenger SRT Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2016 Dodge Challenger fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2016 Dodge Challenger at 16–23 MPG combined; the 3.6L 6-cylinder (RWD) is the most efficient and the 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged (RWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Challenger3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD19MPG30MPG23MPG$2,700392
Challenger5.7L 8-cylinder6-speed manual · RWD15MPG23MPG18MPG$4,300495
Challenger5.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD16MPG25MPG19MPG$3,750466
Challenger SRT86.2L 8-cylinder superchargedHellcat engine6-speed manual · RWD13MPG21MPG16MPG$4,850568
Challenger SRT86.2L 8-cylinder superchargedHellcat engine8-speed automatic · RWD13MPG22MPG16MPG$4,850546
Challenger / Challenger SRT86.4L 8-cylinder6-speed manual · RWD14MPG23MPG17MPG$4,550523
Challenger / Challenger SRT86.4L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD15MPG25MPG18MPG$4,300486

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2016 Dodge Challenger wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
SXTStandard
P235/55R18Michelin Primacy MXM4
18 × 7.5 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season performance
SXT Plus, R/T and R/T PlusStandard
P245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season performance
SXTOptional
P245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season performance
R/T, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack ShakerStandard
P245/45R20Goodyear Eagle F1
—
black sidewall, three-season high-performance
SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus with Super Track PakOptional
P245/45R20Goodyear Eagle F1
—
black sidewall, three-season high-performance
R/T, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker; also with Super Track Pak on SXT, SXT Plus, R/T and R/T PlusOptional
P245/45R20Goodyear Eagle RSA
—
black sidewall, all-season high-performance
SRT and SRT HellcatStandard
275/40ZR20Pirelli PZero Nero All-season
20 × 9.5 in, forged aluminum
all-season
SRT 392 and SRT HellcatOptional
275/40ZR20Pirelli PZERO
20 × 9.5 in, forged aluminum
three-season
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact spare, collapsible spare or tire service kit, depending on equipment; a limited-use temporary spare is also mentioned.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m), M14 x 1.50 thread, 22 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2016 Dodge Challenger and Challenger SRT Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2016 Dodge Challenger maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

Schedule

A dot means the service is due at that mileage.

  • Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
  • Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance
Service6k12k18k24k30k36k42k48k54k60k66k72k78k84k90k96k102k108k114k120k126k132k138k144k150k
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditionsInspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect the exhaust system
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes
Inspect the manual transmission fluid (If Equipped)
Inspect the rear axle fluid
Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing
Replace the engine air cleaner filter
Replace the air conditioning filter
Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if necessary
Replace the spark plugs – 6.2L Supercharged Engine **
Replace the spark plugs – 6.4L engine **
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km)

Oil change notes

  • The oil change indicator does not track elapsed time: change oil if it has been six months since the last change, even without the message
  • Change engine oil more often with extended off-road driving
  • Oil change intervals never exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, whichever comes first

At each stop for fuel

  • Check the engine oil level
  • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required

Once a month

  • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage
  • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals as required
  • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering, and add as needed
  • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation

At each oil change

  • Change the engine oil filter
  • Inspect the brake hoses and lines

Footnote

  • ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply

Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.

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2016 Dodge Challenger fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Model version

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
3.6L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)87 octane, 0-15% ethanol18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20, API certified6 qt5.6 L
Cooling systemMopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula coolant or equivalent11.1 qt10.5 L
5.7L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)Automatic (87 or 89 octane, 0-15% ethanol)18.5 gal70 L
Manual (91 octane or higher, 0-15% ethanol)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filterAutomatic (SAE 5W-20, API certified)7 qt6.6 L
Manual (SAE 5W-20, API certified)7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemAutomatic (Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula coolant or equivalent)14.7 qt13.9 L
Manual (Mopar 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula coolant or equivalent)14.7 qt13.9 L
6.4L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)91 octane or higher, 0-15% ethanol18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-40 synthetic, API certified7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemOAT coolant conforming to MS.90032, 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula, or equivalent15 qt14.4 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
3.6L engine
Engine coolant
OAT (organic additive technology) coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formula
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
5.7L engine
Engine coolant
OAT (organic additive technology) coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formula
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
6.4L engine
Engine coolant
OAT (organic additive technology) coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formulaMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil
SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API certifiedMS-12633
Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40, or equivalent Mopar engine oil
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
3.6L engine
Automatic transmission
8-speed automatic: ZF 8&9 Speed ATF only
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 (SAE J1703); DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is not available
Mopar DOT 3
Rear axle
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
5.7L engine
Automatic transmissionAutomatic
8-speed automatic: ZF 8&9 Speed ATF only
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinderAutomatic
DOT 3 (SAE J1703); DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is not available
Mopar DOT 3
Rear axleAutomatic
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Manual transmissionManual
Automatic transmission fluid ATF+4
Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake master cylinderManual
DOT 3 (SAE J1703); DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is not available
Mopar DOT 3
Rear axleManual
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
6.4L engine
Automatic transmissionAutomatic
8-speed automatic: ZF 8&9 Speed ATF only
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Brake master cylinderAutomatic
DOT 3 (SAE J1703); DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is not available
Mopar DOT 3
Rear axleAutomatic
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Manual transmissionManual
Automatic transmission fluid ATF+4
Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake master cylinderManual
DOT 3 (SAE J1703); DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is not available
Mopar DOT 3
Rear axleManual
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)
5.7L engine, automatic
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 recommended for best performance and fuel economy (87 to 89 range))
Up to 15% (E15)
5.7L engine, manual
91 octane Premium unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)
6.4L engine
91 octane Premium unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • 5.7L automatic: 87 to 89 octane accepted, 89 recommended; 5.7L manual and 6.4L need 91 or higher.
  • Example brands named for the 5W-20 oil: Mopar, Pennzoil, Shell Helix; check the oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove dirt or oil before tightening.
  • Re-check lug torque after 25 miles (40 km).
  • The 6.4L engine takes only full synthetic oil per the manual.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2016 Dodge Challenger recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Dodge Challenger: 2 recall campaigns, 78 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Dodge Challenger 2 Dr RWD
11.1% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (2)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)July 12, 2018 · Campaign 18E053000

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 to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U82, and U83.

Campaign 18E053000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
78
Crashes
10
Fires
2
Injuries
10
  • Power train16
  • Electrical system15
  • Engine12
  • Air bags11
  • Unknown or other11
  • Steering9
  • Exterior lighting6
  • Suspension6

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Challenger, Challenger SRT. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2016 Dodge Challenger owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.

On Mopar.com

Challenger SRT

Every version

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Great Lakes owner notes

What counts on a 2016 Dodge Challenger from Michigan to Tennessee

We read the 2016 Challenger owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Kentucky driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory P235/55R18 size, a true winter tire on 18-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

The oil grade on a January morning

The fluids table calls for SAE 5W-20 (3.6L and 5.7L) and SAE 0W-40 (6.4L and SRT 6.2L supercharged) at 6 qt (3.6L), 7 qt (5.7L), 7 qt (6.4L) and 6 qt (SRT 6.2L), with synthetic oil in the specification. Synthetic stock copes with both ends of this region's weather, from a subzero start in the Upper Peninsula to a loaded summer climb in the Smokies. Match the exact specification on the filler cap, not just the viscosity.

Starting in single digits

Battery care in this schedule: inspect it and clean and tighten the terminals as required at each oil change, and the spec sheet rates it at 625 cold-cranking amps. A battery that bakes through a Nashville or Memphis summer ages faster, then gets found out by the first hard freeze. Have it load-tested in fall rather than waiting for a slow crank.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

Every 2016 version in the factory data is rear-wheel drive; no all-wheel or four-wheel drive was offered. That works through a Great Lakes winter on proper winter tires, which matter more on packed snow than the number of driven wheels. Hills are the harder test, from steep Cincinnati side streets to back roads in West Virginia, so carry momentum gently and avoid spinning the tires.

Trailer duty in the schedule

Regular towing puts the 2016 Dodge Challenger on the schedule's trailer rows: axle fluid service, first at 48,000 miles. A summer of hauling a boat to Lake Cumberland, Norris Lake or a Lake Michigan launch counts. The Great Lakes are fresh water, so a trailer's real corrosion threat here is winter road salt, not the ramp.

Antifreeze for both ends of the year

The system holds 11.1 qt (3.6L), 14.7 qt (5.7L), 15 qt (6.4L) and 15 qt (SRT 6.2L) of OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula). Stellantis manuals call for a 50/50 mix, good to about -34°F (-37°C), which is colder than a typical Great Lakes winter night; the real risk is dilution from top-ups with plain water. The same mix raises the boiling point for a loaded summer climb through the Tennessee mountains. A cheap tester checks the strength each fall.

Short winter trips count as hard use

The schedule's severe-service oil interval is 4,000 miles, and heavy idling is one of the conditions behind it. Under severe conditions the oil-change message may appear from 3,500 miles. Winter commuting in Detroit or Columbus traffic, with stop-and-go crawling and engines idled to clear snow, is exactly the use that brings the shorter figure into play.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Kentucky to Michigan.

2016 Dodge Challenger questions

How much oil does the 2016 Dodge Challenger take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L; 5.7L engine, automatic (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 7 qt / 6.6 L; 5.7L engine, manual (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 7 qt / 6.6 L; and 6.4L engine (SAE 0W-40 synthetic, API certified), 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2016 Dodge Challenger use?

3.6L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.6L engine: Mopar engine oil filter; 5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 5.7L engine: Mopar engine oil filter; 6.4L engine: SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API certified (MS-12633); and 6.4L engine: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Dodge Challenger?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals and replace if necessary; inspect the rear axle fluid; inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped); inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2016 Dodge Challenger owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2016 Dodge Challenger get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Dodge Challenger at 16–23 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 19 city / 30 highway / 23 combined; 5.7L 8-cylinder, 6-speed manual, RWD: 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined; 5.7L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined; 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged, 6-speed manual, RWD: 13 city / 21 highway / 16 combined; 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 13 city / 22 highway / 16 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2016 Dodge Challenger use?

Factory tire sizes: P235/55R18 (SXT); P245/45R20 (SXT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus, SXT, R/T, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker); 275/40ZR20 (SRT and SRT Hellcat, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2016 Dodge Challenger?

New trims: R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat; Dropped trim: 6.4-liter Scat Pack; Powertrain: SRT-engineered 6.2-liter SRT Hellcat HEMI V-8 with 11.6-psi, twin-screw supercharger, 16-valve OHV, variable-cam timing – 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. torque joins the lineup; New option packages: Blacktop Appearance Group and Laguna Leather Interior Package.

Does the 2016 Dodge Challenger have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Dodge Challenger. The most recent: Power train: automatic transmission (July 2018) and Electrical system: wiring (May 2018). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2016 Dodge Challenger?

Owners have filed 78 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (16), electrical system (15), and engine (12). 10 complaints involved a crash and 2 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2016 Dodge Challenger's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2016 Dodge Challenger is 5 out of 5 stars (Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD: 5). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.