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Dodge Challenger · Model year 2020 · No longer built

2020 Dodge Challenger specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2020 Dodge Challenger, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 13 manufacturer publications, plus a tow rating of up to 1,000 lb.

Max towing
1,000 lb
Horsepower
303–797 hp
Combined MPG
15–23
Recalls
1
2020 Dodge Challenger towing capacity: up to 1,000 lbEvery 2020 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2020 towing chart

What changed for the 2020 Dodge Challenger

The 2020 Challenger versus 2019: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

  • 20 x 8-in. Satin Carbon — GT AWD
  • P245/45ZR20 all-season performance — GT AWD
  • Torque Reserve — SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye

Newly available

  • 20 x 8-in. Black Noise — SXT AWD, GT AWD
  • 20 x 8-in. Satin Carbon — SXT AWD
  • 20 x 9.5-in. Brass Monkey — R/T Scat Pack
  • Cargo net — R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • P245/45ZR20 all-season performance — SXT AWD

No longer offered on some trims

  • Adaptive cruise control — SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • Forward Collision Warning — SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped with vehicle controls — GT
  • 20 x 8-in. Black Noise — SXT, GT, R/T
  • 20 x 8-in. Satin Carbon — GT, R/T
  • 20 x 9.5-in. Low Gloss Black — SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • P235/55R19 BSW all-season performance — GT AWD

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Adaptive cruise control — optional: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat
  • Adaptive damping SRT-tuned Bilstein three-mode — standard: SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock — optional: R/T Scat Pack
  • Adaptive damping SRT-tuned Bilstein three-mode — optional: R/T Scat Pack
  • Body-color power adjust with manual fold, heated — standard: SXT, SXT AWD, GT, GT AWD, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock
  • Dodge performance flat-bottom leather-wrapped — optional: GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack
  • Steering Wheel: Performance "four-bump" leather-wrapped — standard: GT, GT AWD, R/T, R/T Scat Pack — optional: SXT, SXT AWD
  • 18 x 11-in. Low Gloss Granite Drag Wheel — standard: SRT Super Stock
  • 18 x 7.5-in. Fine Silver — standard: SXT
  • 19 x 7.5-in. Satin Carbon — standard: SXT AWD
  • 20 x 11-in Low Gloss Granite “Warpspeed” — optional: SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • 20 x 11-in. Brass Monkey “Devil’s Rim” — optional: SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • 20 x 11-in. Low Gloss Black — optional: SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • 20 x 11-in. Low Gloss Black — optional: R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • 20 x 11-in. Low Gloss Granite Crystal “Devil’s Rim” — optional: R/T Scat Pack
  • 20 x 8-in. Polished with Tinted Clear and Granite Crystal pockets — optional: R/T
  • 20 x 8-in. Satin Carbon — standard: GT
  • 20 x 8-in. Satin Carbon — standard: R/T — optional: GT
  • 20 x 9-in. Lights Out — optional: GT, R/T
  • 20 x 9-in. Low Gloss Granite — standard: R/T Scat Pack
  • 20 x 9.5-in. Low Gloss Black with knurled bead seats — optional: R/T Scat Pack
  • 20 x 9.5-in. Machined with Granite Crystal pockets — optional: SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • Badges: HEMI — standard: R/T
  • Badges: Scat Pack Bee — standard: R/T Scat Pack
  • Badges: SRT Hellcat — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Badges: SRT Hellcat Redeye — standard: SRT Hellcat Redeye
  • Badges: SRT Super Stock — standard: SRT Super Stock
  • Dual-snorkel hood — standard: SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock
  • Dual-snorkel hood, Satin Black painted — optional: SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock
  • Floor Mats: Premium Berber — optional: GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack
  • Functional body-color Shaker hood scoop with cold-air induction — optional: R/T, R/T Scat Pack
  • Grille: SRT, black — standard: SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock — optional: R/T Scat Pack
  • Instrument Cluster: SRT Configurable Drive Modes — standard: R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock
  • P315/40R18 102W Nitto street-legal drag radials — standard: SRT Super Stock
  • Performance hood with functional hood scoop and heat extractors — standard: R/T Scat Pack
  • Power bulge hood — standard: SXT, SXT AWD
  • Rear Spoiler: Scat Pack Bee spoiler badge — standard: R/T Scat Pack
  • Rear Spoiler: SRT Hellcat spoiler badge — standard: SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock
  • Steering Wheel: Performance “four-bump” suede-wrapped — optional: R/T Scat Pack
  • Stripes — Dual Center: Blue — optional: SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock
  • Stripes — Dual Center: Carbon — optional: SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock

No longer on the equipment chart

  • 506-watt digital amplifier with surround sound
  • Mirrors: Power, multifunction, heated foldaway
  • Performance "four-bump" leather-wrapped with vehicle controls
  • Power, body-color, manual folding, heated
  • 18 x 7.5-in. cast aluminum
  • 19 x 7.5-in. painted aluminum with Dark pockets
  • 19 x 7.5-in. painted aluminum with Dark pockets
  • 20 x 11.0-in. Devil's Rim aluminum
  • 20 x 8.0-in. aluminum
  • 20 x 8.0-in. Granite Crystal aluminum
  • 20 x 8.0-in. polished aluminum
  • 20 x 9.0-in. forged/painted aluminum
  • 20 x 9.5-in. forged/painted aluminum
  • Adaptive speed control
  • Aluminum with center air intake and dual heat extractors, body-color
  • Aluminum with dual scoops, Satin Black painted
  • Electronic stability control: SRT Configurable Drive Modes
  • Hood: Aluminum with dual scoops
  • Rear Spoiler: T/A spoiler decal

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2019 and 2020. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2020 Dodge Challenger specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Body style
Two-door coupe, rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD)
Assembly plant
Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada
EPA vehicle class
Intermediate car
Introduction date
2014 as a 2015 model
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, RWD or AWD
Construction
Unitized steel body
Engines101 specs
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
AvailabilityStandard — SXT RWD, SXT AWD, GT RWD and GT AWD
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)303 bhp (227 kW) @ 6,350 rpm
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)
Coolant capacity14.0 quarts (13.25 liters)
Emission controlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Exhaust typeDual exhaust with rectangular chromed tips and image sound
Max. gross trailer weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)19/30/23 (RWD); 18/27/21 (AWD)
Engine assembly plantTrenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Michigan
5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology
AvailabilityStandard — R/T models
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
Torque (SAE net) — automatic transmission400 lb.-ft. (542 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Power (SAE net) — manual transmission375 hp (280 kW) @ 5,150 rpm
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 – automatic transmission; Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable – automatic transmission; Premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended – manual
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
Exhaust typeDual, 2.75-in. electronically controlled, performance-tuned active exhaust system
Max. gross trailer weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (not recommended with manual)
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)16/25/19 (automatic); 15/23/18 (manual)
392 HEMI V-8 powered by SRT
AvailabilityStandard — R/T Scat Pack models
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) @ 6,100 rpm
Torque (SAE net)475 lb.-ft. (644 N•m) @ 4,100 rpm
Max. engine speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — required
Oil capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Factory oil fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Coolant capacity15 quarts (14.4 liters)
Emission controlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Exhaust typeDual, 2.75 in. electronically controlled, performance-tuned active exhaust system
Max. gross trailer weightNot rated for trailer-tow
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)15/24/18 (automatic); 14/23/17 (manual)
Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8
AvailabilityStandard — 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 (SAE net)717 bhp (535 kW) @ 6,000 rpm with Premium 91 octane fuel
Torque (SAE net)656 lb.-ft (889 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm with Premium 91 octane fuel
Max. engine speed6,200 rpm
Fuel requirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — required
Oil capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Factory oil fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Coolant capacity15 quarts (14.4 liters)
Induction systemCombined air-flow rate of 1,048 CFM from: Dual-snorkel hood; Air Catcher headlamp; Air box opening near wheel liner
Intercooler systemSeparate low-temp cooling system with dual water-to-air intercoolers and a high-flow variable-speed electric water pump; when engine is shut down, radio-selectable Race Cooldown feature turns on radiator fan and intercooler water pump to reduce intercooler coolant temperature
Emission controlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters heated wide range upstream and switching downstream O2 sensors and internal engine features
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/combined)13/22/16 (automatic); 13/21/16 (manual); 13/21/15 (automatic Widebody); 13/21/16 (manual Widebody)
Assembly plantSaltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico
Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat High Output V-8
AvailabilityStandard — Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye
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 valve, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhausts and hollow stem intakes, 16 hydraulic roller lifters
Fuel injectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression ratio9.5:1
Power797 bhp (595 kW) @ 6,300 rpm; 807 bhp (601 Kw) @ 6,400 rpm on SRT Super Stock
Torque707 lb.-ft (959 N•m) @ 4,500
Max. engine speed6,500 rpm
Fuel requirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — required
Oil capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Factory oil fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Coolant capacity15 quarts (14.4 liters)
Induction systemCombined air-flow rate of 1,130 CFM from: Dual-snorkel hood; Air Catcher headlamp; Air box opening near wheel liner
Intercooler systemSeparate low-temp cooling system with dual water-to-air intercoolers and a high-flow variable-speed electric water pump; SRT Power Chiller™ liquid to air intercooler chiller system is activated and redirects air conditioning refrigerant to chill the intercooler coolant (via radio button); when engine is shut down, radio-selectable Race Cooldown feature turns on radiator fan and intercooler water pump to reduce intercooler coolant temperature
Emission controlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters heated wide range upstream and switching downstream O2 sensors
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/combined)13/22/16; 13/21/15 (Widebody)
Transmissions73 specs
Six-speed manual Tremec TR-6060 with ZF-Sachs 240 mm twin disc clutch
AvailabilityStandard — Challenger R/T and R/T Scat Pack models
DescriptionTriple cone/double cone synchronizer design, 1-4 skip shift and reverse inhibit solenoids, 5:1 remote shifter
Final drive ratio3.90 — asymmetric limited-slip, performance-tuned
Tremec six-speed manual TR-6060 with ZF-Sachs 258 mm twin-disc clutch
AvailabilityStandard — Challenger 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 8HP50 eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityStandard — 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, RWD
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control, Sport Mode and available 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 ratio2.62 — standard; 3.08 — optional
Overall top gear1.76 — standard; 2.06 — optional
TorqueFlite 850RE eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityStandard — 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, AWD
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
Overall top gear2.06
TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityAvailable with 5.7-liter and 392 HEMI V-8 engines
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control, configurable drive modes and 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 — standard with 5.7-liter; 3.09 — asymmetric limited-slip, performance-tuned, standard with 392 HEMI V-8; optional with 5.7-liter
Overall top gear2.06 (with 3.08 final drive ratio); 2.07 (with 3.09 final drive ratio)
TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic
AvailabilityOptional — SRT Hellcat; standard on SRT Hellcat Redeye and SRT Super Stock
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)
Final drive ratio2.62 — asymmetric limited-slip, performance-tuned (standard); 3.09 — asymmetric limited-slip, performance-tuned (optional on SRT Hellcat Redeye)
Overall top gear1.76 (with 2.62 final drive ratio); 2.07 (with 3.09 final drive ratio)
Gear ratiosSix-speed manual Tremec TR-6060Tremec six-speed manual TR-6060TorqueFlite 8HP50 eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 850RE eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automaticTorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic
1st2.972.264.714.714.714.71
2nd2.101.583.143.143.143.14
3rd1.461.192.102.102.112.10
4th1.001.001.671.671.671.67
5th0.740.771.291.291.291.29
6th0.500.631.001.001.001.00
7th——0.840.840.840.84
8th——0.670.670.670.67
Reverse2.902.903.303.303.323.32

— not listed or not applicable

Transfer case4 specs
Availability
Standard — AWD models
Type
Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect
Center differential
Planetary
Torque split, front/rear
Fully variable
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp — standard on SXT, SXT AWD, GT AWD and R/T models; 180-amp — optional on SXT, SXT AWD, GT AWD and R/T models; 220-amp — standard on R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye models
Battery
H7 Case, 730 CCA maintenance-free
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power steering (EPS) with multi-mode assist
Overall ratio
16.4:1 — SXT AWD and GT AWD models; 14.4:1 — all RWD models
Turn circle (curb-to-curb)
37.4 ft. — SXT and R/T models; 37.8 ft. — R/T Scat Pack; 38.7 ft. — SRT Hellcat models and Widebody models
Steering turns (lock-to-lock)
2.6 — SXT and R/T models; 3.1 — AWD models; 2.6 — R/T Scat Pack models; 2.5 — SRT Hellcat models
Suspension9 specs
Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm; lateral and diagonal lower links (RWD models), one-piece lower-control arms (AWD models); coil spring over gas-charged monotube shock absorbers; Bilstein ADS shock absorbers (available on R/T Scat Pack; standard on R/T Scat Pack 1320, R/T Scat Pack Widebody and SRT Hellcat models); 32 mm (34 mm for R/T Scat Pack Widebody and SRT models, 28 mm included with 1320 package) hollow stabilizer bar
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs; link-type 19 mm (22 mm on Widebody models) hollow stabilizer bar; gas-charged monotube shock absorbers; gas-charged Bilstein ADS shock absorbers (available on R/T Scat Pack; standard on R/T Scat Pack 1320, R/T Scat Pack Widebody and SRT Hellcat models); isolated suspension cradle
Sport suspension
Standard — SXT
Normal-duty suspension
Standard — SXT AWD and GT AWD
Performance suspension
Standard — GT and R/T models
High-performance suspension
Standard — R/T Scat Pack models; available — GT and R/T models (included with Performance Handling Package)
SRT-tuned three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS) — 1320
Standard — R/T Scat Pack 1320. Auto Mode: sporty, compliant ride. Sport Mode: firm, improved handling. Drag Mode: optimized for weight transfer to rear
SRT-tuned three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS) — Widebody and Hellcat
Standard — R/T Scat Pack Widebody and SRT Hellcat models; available on R/T Scat Pack. Auto Mode: sporty, compliant ride. Sport Mode: firm, improved handling. Track Mode: firmest, maximum handling
SRT-tuned three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS) — Super Stock
Standard — SRT Super Stock. Auto Mode: sporty, compliant ride. Sport Mode: firm, improved handling. Track Mode: optimized for weight transfer to rear
Dimensions and capacities13 specs
Wheelbase
116 (2,946)
Track, front
63.4 (1,610); 64.0 (1,625) — SRT Hellcat models; 65.6 (1,667) — R/T Scat Pack Widebody, SRT Hellcat Widebody models
Track, rear
63.8 (1,620); 63.7 (1,618) — SRT Hellcat models; 65.7 (1,618) — R/T Scat Pack Widebody, SRT Hellcat Widebody models
Overall length
197.9 (5,027); 197.5 (5,017) — R/T Scat Pack Widebody, SRT Hellcat models
Overall width (with mirrors)
85.4 (2,169)
Overall width (without mirrors)
75.7 (1,923) (at widest point of vehicle, doors); 78.3 (1,990) — Widebody (at widest point of vehicle, front flares)
Overall height
57.7 (1,465) — SXT, GT, R/T and R/T Scat Pack models; 58.4 (1,482) — AWD models; 57.2 (1,454) — SRT Hellcats models; 57.5 (1,461) — SRT Hellcat Widebody
Ground clearance
5.2 (130.9); 4.5 (115.2) — SRT Hellcat models
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.337 Cd — SXT; 0.365 Cd — GT, R/T and R/T Scat Pack models; 0.382 Cd — SRT Hellcat models; 0.398 Cd — Widebody models
Frontal area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
25.6 (2.4) — SXT; 26.0 (2.4) — GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack and SRT Hellcat models; 26.3 (2.4) — AWD models; 26.8 (2.5) — Widebody models
Curb weight (kg)
3,858 (1,750) — SXT; 3,906 (1,772) — GT; 4,057 (1,840) — SXT AWD; 4,078 (1,847) — GT AWD; 4,182 (1,895) — R/T (manual); 4,163 (1,886) — R/T (automatic); 4,127 (1,872) — R/T Scat Pack (with 1320 Package) without front passenger seat and rear seat; 4,230 (1,921) — R/T Scat Pack (manual); 4,236 (1,924) — R/T Scat Pack (automatic); 4,259 (1,932) — R/T Scat Pack Widebody (manual) without rear seat; 4,308 (1,954) — R/T Scat Pack Widebody (manual); 4,266 (1,935) — R/T Scat Pack Widebody (automatic) without rear seat; 4,314 (1,957) — R/T Scat Pack Widebody (automatic); 4,378 (1,986) — SRT Hellcat (manual) without rear seat; 4,429 (2,009) — SRT Hellcat (manual); 4,385 (1,989) — SRT Hellcat (automatic) without rear seat; 4,436 (2,012) — SRT Hellcat (automatic); 4,421 (2,005) — SRT Hellcat Widebody (manual) without rear seat; 4,470 (2,028) — SRT Hellcat Widebody (manual); 4,428 (2,009) — SRT Hellcat Widebody (automatic) without rear seat; 4,476 (2,030) — SRT Hellcat Widebody (automatic); 4,400 (1,996) — SRT Hellcat Redeye without rear seat; 4,451 (2,019) — SRT Hellcat Redeye; 4,443 (2,015) — SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody without rear seat; 4,492 (2,038) — SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody; 4,403 (1,997) — SRT Super Stock without rear seat; 4,452 (2,019) — SRT Super Stock
Weight distribution, percent F/R
52/48 — SXT; 53/47 — GT; 54/46 — SXT AWD, GT AWD and R/T (manual); 55/45 — R/T (automatic); 55/45 — R/T Scat Pack (manual); 55/45 — R/T Scat Pack (automatic); 57/43 — SRT Hellcat (manual); 57/43 — SRT Hellcat (automatic)
Fuel tank capacity, gallons (liters)
18.5 (70.0)
Accommodations18 specs
front
Seating capacity — F/R2/3 — standard
Headroom39.3 (999)
Knee clearance4.4 (112)
Legroom42.0 (1,067)
Shoulder room58.5 (1,485)
Hip room55.3 (1,404)
Seat travelDriver — 10.0 (255); Passenger — 8.7 (220)
Recliner angle rangeDriver — 64 degrees; Passenger — 63 degrees
EPA front volume index cu. ft. (cu. m)55.8 (1.58)
rear
Headroom37.1 (942)
Legroom33.1 (840)
Shoulder room53.9 (1,368)
Hip room47.8 (1,215)
EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)37.9 (1.07)
Total interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)93.9 (2.67)
EPA luggage compartment volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)16.2 (0.459)
EPA interior volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m)110.1 (3.12)
Trunk liftover height33.2 (845)
Tires11 specs
AvailabilitySize and typeMfr. and modelRevs per mile (km)
Tire 1Standard on SXT235/55R18 AS PerformanceMichelin Primacy MXM4740 (460)
Tire 2Standard on SXT AWD and GT AWD models235/55R19 BSW AS Performance TiresPirelli P Zero711 (442)
Tire 3Optional on SXT245/45R20 BSW AS Performance (included with Plus Group and Blacktop Package)Firestone Firehawk GTV726 (449)
Tire 4Standard on GT, R/T and R/T Scat Pack models245/45ZR20 All-season PerformanceGoodyear RS-A733 (456)
Tire 5Optional on GT, R/T and R/T Scat Pack modelsP245/45ZR20 BSW PerformanceGoodyear Eagle F1726 (451)
Tire 6Optional on R/T (included with Performance Plus Group), R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye275/40ZR20 SummerPirelli P Zero718 (446)
Tire 7Standard on SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye; optional on R/T Scat Pack (included with T/A Package and Dynamics Package)275/40ZR20 All Season Performance TiresPirelli P Zero718 (446)
Tire 8Optional on R/T Scat Pack (included with 1320 Package)275/40R20 street-legal drag radialsNexen N’FERA SUR4G Drag Spec707 (439)
Tire 9Optional on R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye (included with Widebody Package)305/35ZR20 All-season PerformancePirelli P Zero All-season731 (454)
Tire 10Optional on R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye (optional with Widebody Package)305/35ZR20 Three-season PerformancePirelli P Zero731 (454)
Tire 11Standard on SRT Super Stock315/40R18 102WNitto street-legal drag radials742 (461)

Row labels are added to number the tires in sheet order; the sheet lists each tire as a block.

Wheels23 specs
AvailabilityType and materialSize
Wheel 1Standard on SXTFine Silver18 x 7.5 in.
Wheel 2Standard on SXT AWD and GT AWDSatin Carbon19 x 7.5 in.
Wheel 3Optional on SXT AWD and GT AWD (included with Blacktop Package)Black Noise19 x 7.5 in.
Wheel 4Standard on GT; optional on SXT (included with Plus Group)Satin Carbon20 x 8 in.
Wheel 5Standard on R/T; optional on GT (included with Plus Group)Satin Carbon20 x 8 in.
Wheel 6Optional on R/T (included with Plus Group)Polished with Tinted Clear and Granite pockets20 x 8 in.
Wheel 7Optional on SXT, GT and R/T (included with Blacktop Package)Black Noise20 x 8 in.
Wheel 8Optional on GT and R/T (included with Performance Handling Group and T/A Package)Lights Out20 x 9 in.
Wheel 9Standard on R/T Scat PackLow Gloss Granite20 x 9 in.
Wheel 10Optional on GT RWD and R/T models (included with 50th Anniversary Edition)Gold School20 x 9 in.
Wheel 11Optional on R/T and R/T Scat Pack (included with Performance Plus Group, T/A Package and Dynamics Package)Low Gloss Black20 x 9.5 in.
Wheel 12Optional on R/T Scat Pack (included with 1320 Package)Low Gloss Black with knurled bead seats20 x 9.5 in.
Wheel 13Standard on SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye modelsLow Gloss Black “5Deep”20 x 9.5 in.
Wheel 14Optional on SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye modelsMatte Vapor “5Deep”20 x 9.5 in.
Wheel 15Optional on SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye modelsMachined with Granite pockets20 x 9.5 in.
Wheel 16Optional on R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye modelsBrass Monkey20 x 9.5 in.
Wheel 17Optional on R/T Scat Pack, (included with 50th Anniversary Edition) and R/T (included with 50th Anniversary Edition; Performance Plus Group)Gold School20 x 9.5 in.
Wheel 18Optional on R/T Scat Pack (included with Widebody Package)Low Gloss Granite “Devil’s Rim”20 x 11 in.
Wheel 19Optional on SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye (included with Widebody Package); optional on R/T Scat Pack (optional with Widebody Package)Low Gloss Black20 x 11 in.
Wheel 20Optional on SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye (with Widebody Package)Low Gloss Granite “Warpspeed”20 x 11 in.
Wheel 21Optional on SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Redeye (optional with Widebody Package)Brass Monkey “Devil’s Rim”20 x 11 in.
Wheel 22Optional on R/T Scat Pack, (included with 50th Anniversary Edition; Widebody Package)Gold School20 x 11 in.
Wheel 23Standard on SRT Super StockLow Gloss Granite drag wheel18 x 11 in.

Row labels are added to number the wheels in sheet order; the sheet lists each wheel as a block.

Brakes37 specs
Sport Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard — SXT
Front — Rotor size and type12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented
Front — Caliper size and type2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Front — Swept area259 sq. in. (1,671 sq. cm)
Rear — Rotor size and type12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid
Rear — Caliper size and type1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Rear — Swept area264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Performance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard — GT and R/T models
Front — Rotor size and type13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented
Front — Caliper size and type1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Front — Swept area249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm)
Rear — Rotor size and type12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented
Rear — Caliper size and type1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing
Rear — Swept area264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)
Brembo High-performance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard — R/T Scat Pack, SRT Super Stock; optional — GT and R/T models
Front — Rotor size and type14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32.0) vented and slotted
Front — Caliper size and type1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Front — Swept area351 sq. in. (2,261 sq. cm)
Rear — Rotor size and type13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted
Rear — Caliper size and type1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Rear — Swept area316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)
SRT/Brembo High-performance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard — SRT Hellcat models; optional – R/T Scat Pack models
Front — Rotor size and type15.4 x 1.34 (390 x 34.0) two-piece aluminum hat, vented and slotted
Front — Caliper size and type1.42 (36 mm) Brembo six-piston fixed monoblock aluminum
Front — Swept area424 sq. in. (2735 sq. cm)
Rear — Rotor size and type13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted
Rear — Caliper size and type1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Rear — Swept area316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)
systems and controls
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Traction ControlStandard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Brake AssistStandard
Brake Knockback MitigationStandard
Hill-start Assist (HSA)Standard
Three-mode (Normal, Sport, Off) ESC/Traction Control Mode SelectionStandard — GT, GT AWD and R/T models
Three-mode (Street, Drag, Off) ESC/Traction Control Mode SelectionStandard — R/T Scat Pack 1320
Four-mode (Street, Sport, Track, Off) ESC/Traction Control Mode SelectionStandard — R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat models
Three-mode (Street, Track, Off) ESC/Traction Control Mode SelectionStandard — SRT Super Stock
Power-assist type8 + 9 (203 + 209) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster

Source: 2020 Dodge Challenger and Challenger SRT Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2020 Dodge Challenger fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Challenger at 15–23 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$2,700389
Challenger5.7L 8-cylinder6-speed manual · RWD15MPG23MPG18MPG$4,300494
Challenger5.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD16MPG25MPG19MPG$3,750466
Challenger SRT / Challenger SRT Widebody6.2L 8-cylinder superchargedHellcat engine6-speed manual · RWD13MPG21MPG16MPG$4,850567
Challenger SRT6.2L 8-cylinder superchargedHellcat engine8-speed automatic · RWD13MPG22MPG16MPG$4,850546
Challenger SRT Widebody6.2L 8-cylinder superchargedHellcat engine8-speed automatic · RWD13MPG21MPG15MPG$5,150576
Challenger / Challenger Widebody6.4L 8-cylinder6-speed manual · RWD14MPG23MPG17MPG$4,550523
Challenger / Challenger Widebody6.4L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD15MPG24MPG18MPG$4,300500
Challenger AWD3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automatic · AWD18MPG27MPG21MPG$2,950415

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.

2020 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
235/55R18Michelin Primacy MXM4
18 × 7.5 in
all-season performance
SXT AWD and GT AWDStandard
235/55R19Pirelli P Zero
19 × 7.5 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
SXT (included with Plus Group and Blacktop Package)Optional
245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
GT and R/TStandard
245/45ZR20Goodyear RS-A
20 × 8 in
all-season performance
R/T Scat PackStandard
245/45ZR20Goodyear RS-A
20 × 9 in
all-season performance
GT, R/T and R/T Scat PackOptional
P245/45ZR20Goodyear Eagle F1
—
performance, black sidewall
R/T (with Performance Plus Group), R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat and Hellcat RedeyeOptional
275/40ZR20Pirelli P Zero
20 × 9.5 in
summer
SRT Hellcat and Hellcat RedeyeStandard
275/40ZR20Pirelli P Zero
20 × 9.5 in
all-season performance
R/T Scat Pack (included with T/A Package and Dynamics Package)Optional
275/40ZR20Pirelli P Zero
20 × 9.5 in
all-season performance
R/T Scat Pack (included with 1320 Package)Optional
275/40R20Nexen N'FERA SUR4G Drag Spec
20 × 9.5 in
street-legal drag radials
R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat and Hellcat Redeye (included with Widebody Package)Optional
305/35ZR20Pirelli P Zero All-season
20 × 11 in
all-season performance
R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat and Hellcat Redeye (optional with Widebody Package)Optional
305/35ZR20Pirelli P Zero
20 × 11 in
three-season performance
SRT Super StockStandard
315/40R18Nitto
18 × 11 in
street-legal drag radials, load/speed rating 102W
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Depending on equipment the car has a compact spare, a non-matching full-size spare or a tire service kit; the compact or non-matching spare has no pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m) (Base models), 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 (2020 Dodge Challenger and Challenger SRT Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2020 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 or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the rear axle fluidInspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
  • Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
  • Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
  • Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals and replace if necessary
Inspect the rear axle fluidInspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only)
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter
Replace spark plugsThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the following: Most of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C), driving in dusty conditions, or stop and go driving
Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only)
Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace air engine cleaner filter if necessary
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2020 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.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
3.6L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system11.1 qt10.5 L
5.7L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter7 qt6.6 L
Cooling system14.7 qt13.9 L
6.4L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter7 qt6.6 L
Cooling system15.2 qt14.4 L
6.2L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)SRT supercharged18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filterSRT supercharged7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemSRT supercharged15.2 qt14.4 L
SRT supercharged intercooler4.5 qt4.2 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant3.6L, 5.7L and 6.4L engines
OAT (organic additive technology) 10-year/150,000-mile (240,000 km) coolant
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine coolantSRT 6.2L supercharged engine and intercooler
OAT (organic additive technology) 10-year/150,000-mile (240,000 km) coolant, OAT coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil3.6L and 5.7L engines
API certified SAE 5W-20 (semi-synthetic acceptable)MS-6395
Mopar SAE 5W-20
Engine oil6.4L engine
SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API certifiedMS-12633
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil
Engine oilSRT 6.2L supercharged engine
SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API certifiedMS-12633
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil
Engine oil filter
—
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
—
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission8-speed automatic (including SRT)
ZF 8&9 Speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Manual transmissionIf equipped (including SRT)
Automatic transmission fluid ATF+4
Mopar ATF+4
Brake master cylinderNon-SRT models
DOT 3, SAE J1703
Mopar DOT 3
Brake master cylinderSRT models
DOT 3, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3
Front axleNon-SRT models
SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90
Rear axle3.6L/5.7L engine with automatic transmission
SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Rear axle5.7L/6.4L engine with manual transmission
SAE 75W-85 synthetic limited-slip gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Rear axleSRT models
SAE 75W-85 synthetic limited-slip gear lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Transfer caseAWD, if equipped (non-SRT)
Transfer case lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40
Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15); no E85
5.7L engine with automatic transmission
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 recommended for optimum performance and fuel economy)
Up to 15% (E15); no E85
5.7L engine with manual transmission
91 octane Premium unleaded
Up to 15% (E15); no E85
6.4L engine
91 octane Premium unleaded
Up to 15% (E15); no E85
SRT 6.2L supercharged engine
91 octane Premium unleaded
Up to 15% (E15); no E85

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Base modelsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
SRT modelsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket111 ft‑lb (150 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Manual's SRT cooling table lists the engine and intercooler circuits separately.
  • Lug torque: tighten in a star pattern twice, then recheck after 25 miles (40 km).
  • Do not use propylene glycol-based coolant; manual says it is not recommended.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2020 Dodge Challenger recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Dodge Challenger: 1 recall campaign, 20 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Dodge Challenger 2 Dr AWD
11.1% risk
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 (1)

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.

Visibility: windshieldJuly 8, 2021 · Campaign 21V516000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.

Campaign 21V516000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
20
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
  • Electrical system7
  • Engine4
  • Unknown or other4
  • Fuel/propulsion system3
  • Power train3
  • Service brakes3
  • Air bags2
  • Vehicle speed control2

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.

2020 Dodge Challenger owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

Owner's manuals

Quick guides

Uconnect & radio

Supplements

Warranty

On Mopar.com

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.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

Reading the 2020 Challenger data for Great Lakes roads

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2020 Dodge Challenger specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2020 factory size is 235/55R18, the largest 305/35R20. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 18-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Oil capacity is 6 qt (3.6L), 7 qt (5.7L), 7 qt (6.4L) and 7 qt (SRT 6.2L supercharged), and the manual lists SAE 5W-20 (3.6L and 5.7L) and SAE 0W-40 (6.4L and SRT 6.2L supercharged). Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in a West Virginia winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

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 730 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.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. In West Virginia, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Cold mornings and the tire-pressure light

Air pressure falls about 1 psi with each 10°F drop, so the swing from a gray, mild lake-effect afternoon to a clear, frigid morning can trip the warning light overnight. Set pressures cold, to the door-jamb placard. An underinflated tire is also easier to damage in a pothole, because the rim sits closer to the edge it hits.

Towing to the lake

Peak trailer rating this year: 1,000 lb, for one configuration in the towing chart. On Appalachian grades the descent is the harder half of the trip: drop to a lower gear so the engine holds speed, and save the brakes for stopping. The I-24 grade at Monteagle in Tennessee and the long climbs on the West Virginia Turnpike both punish a heavy trailer. Frequent towing also calls for transfer case fluid and axle fluid service.

Ground clearance, snowbelt to hills

The spec sheet puts ground clearance at 4.5 to 5.2 inches. Height matters for salt too: a low underbody pushes through slush and packs it around lines and heat shields, where it sits for days. After a slushy week in Huntington, a run through an underbody wash clears out what the clearance couldn't avoid.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2020 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2020 Dodge Challenger questions

How much oil does the 2020 Dodge Challenger take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L; 5.7L engine, 7 qt / 6.6 L; 6.4L engine, 7 qt / 6.6 L; and SRT 6.2L supercharged, 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 2020 Dodge Challenger use?

3.6L and 5.7L engines: API certified SAE 5W-20 (semi-synthetic acceptable) (MS-6395); 6.4L engine: SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API certified (MS-12633); and SRT 6.2L supercharged engine: SAE 0W-40 full synthetic, API certified (MS-12633).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 Dodge Challenger?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals and replace if necessary; inspect the rear axle fluid. inspect the front axle fluid (all wheel drive only); inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped); inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes, plus 1 more items. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2020 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 2020 Dodge Challenger get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Dodge Challenger at 15–23 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 2020 Dodge Challenger use?

Factory tire sizes: 235/55R18 (SXT); 235/55R19 (SXT AWD and GT AWD); 245/45R20 (SXT (included with Plus Group and Blacktop Package)); 245/45ZR20 (GT and R/T, R/T Scat Pack); P245/45ZR20 (GT, R/T and R/T Scat Pack); and 4 more. The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2020 Dodge Challenger?

New trim: SRT Super Stock; Packages no longer offered: Lightweight Package and R/T Classic Package; No longer standard or offered on some trims: Adaptive cruise control (SRT Hellcat Redeye) and Forward Collision Warning (SRT Hellcat Redeye); New to the equipment chart: Adaptive damping SRT-tuned Bilstein three-mode and Performance "four-bump" leather-wrapped.

Does the 2020 Dodge Challenger have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 Dodge Challenger. The most recent: Visibility: windshield (July 2021). 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 2020 Dodge Challenger?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2020 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (7), engine (4), and unknown or other (4). 1 complaint involved a crash and 1 complaint 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 2020 Dodge Challenger's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2020 Dodge Challenger is 5 out of 5 stars (Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD: 5 and 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.