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Dodge Charger · Model year 2018

2018 Dodge Charger specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2018 Dodge Charger, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 24 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
292–707 hp
Combined MPG
16–23
Recalls
6
Schedule covers
150k miles
Charger towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2018 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2018 Dodge Charger

The 2018 Charger versus 2017: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found (1 more highlights plus full equipment lists)
  • New to the equipment chart: Adaptive cruise control, Anti-lock four-wheel disc six-piston front brakes and Daytona perforated suede/leather ventilated seats.

Newly standard

  • Audio systems: Six speakers — SXT
  • Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped — Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack
  • 17-in. painted aluminum — SXT
  • 20-in. painted aluminum — R/T
  • Alternator: 160-amp — SXT
  • Bifunctional high-intensity discharge projector with LED accents — Daytona
  • Driver and passenger lower ambient LED lamps — R/T Scat Pack
  • Floor Mats — front and rear — Daytona, Daytona 392
  • Grille: Gloss Black with Gloss Black crosshairs — SXT, R/T
  • Interior Accents: Dark Brushed II — SXT
  • Lighting, Interior: Front overhead LED lighting — R/T Scat Pack
  • Mirrors: Rearview day/night — SXT
  • P215/65R17 BSW Low Rolling Resistance All-Season Touring — SXT
  • Seats, Front: Six-way power driver’s — SXT
  • Steering Column: Tilt/telescoping — SRT 392

Newly available

  • 245/45ZR20 BSW Performance — R/T
  • Interior Accents: Dark Brushed II — Daytona
  • P245/45ZR20 All-Season Performance — R/T
  • Performance suspension — R/T

Moved from standard to optional

  • Cargo — cargo net and cargo compartment dress-up — SXT, R/T, Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Driver and passenger lower ambient LED lamps — Daytona
  • Steering Column: Power tilt/telescoping — SRT 392

No longer offered on some trims

  • 10 amplified speakers with 552-watt amplifier and subwoofer — SXT, Daytona, Daytona 392
  • Audio systems: Six premium speakers — SXT
  • Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking — SXT
  • Headlamps: LED fog lamps — SXT
  • LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist — SXT
  • Shift Knob: Leather-wrapped — SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Speed Control: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop — SXT
  • Sunroof — power, with one-touch open/close feature — SXT
  • 20-in. painted aluminum — Daytona, R/T Scat Pack
  • 245/45ZR20 BSW Performance — SXT, R/T Scat Pack
  • Air Bags: Advanced multistage front — SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • All-wheel drive with active transfer case and front axle disconnect — SXT
  • Alternator: 180-amp — SXT
  • Bifunctional halogen projector with LED accents — Daytona
  • Bifunctional high-intensity discharge projector with LED accents — SXT
  • Driver and passenger lower ambient LED lamps — SXT
  • Dual-zone automatic temperature control with humidity sensor — SXT
  • Grille: Gloss Black fascia applique — SXT
  • Interior Accents: Hectic Mesh — SXT
  • Lighting, Interior: Front overhead LED lighting — SXT
  • Mirrors: Auto-dimming rearview — SXT
  • P245/45ZR20 All-Season Performance — SXT
  • Performance suspension — SXT
  • Steering Column: Power tilt/telescoping — SXT

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • 19-speaker GreenEdge Harman Kardon System — optional: Daytona, Daytona 392, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Adaptive cruise control — standard: SXT Plus, GT Plus AWD, R/T, Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392
  • Anti-lock four-wheel disc six-piston front brakes — standard: Daytona 392, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat — optional: R/T Scat Pack
  • Daytona perforated suede/leather ventilated seats — standard: Daytona, Daytona 392
  • Delete Spare — standard: R/T, Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Differential: Anti-spin, 2.62 rear axle ratio — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Differential: Anti-spin, 3.09 rear axle ratio — standard: Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392
  • Differential: Conventional, 2.62 rear axle ratio — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, Daytona
  • Differential: Conventional, 3.07 rear axle ratio — standard: GT AWD, GT Plus AWD — optional: SXT Plus
  • Driver Information Display — Reconfigurable digital gauge cluster — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, GT AWD, GT Plus AWD, R/T, Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Four-wheel Touring independent front and rear with rear stabilizer bar — standard: SXT, SXT Plus
  • Power heated mirrors with manual fold away — standard: SXT Plus, GT AWD, GT Plus AWD, R/T, Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack
  • Seats, Front: Leather with Alcantara perforation — optional: R/T Scat Pack
  • Seats, Front: Suede/Nappa lightweight performance — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Seats, Front: Suede/Nappa Luxury Performance Seats — optional: SRT 392
  • Shift Knob: Premium leather-wrapped — standard: SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Sport leather-trimmed bucket seats with metallic accents — standard: SXT Plus, GT Plus AWD — optional: SXT, R/T
  • Suspension: Adaptive damping — standard: SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • 19-in. painted Granite Crystal — standard: GT AWD, GT Plus AWD
  • 19-in. painted with dark pockets — optional: GT Plus AWD
  • 20-in. aluminum machined Face/Satin Black — standard: R/T Scat Pack
  • 20-in. Black Vapor chrome Matte Vapor — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • 20-in. Brass Monkey SRT forged — optional: SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • 20-in. Granite Crystal aluminum — optional: SXT Plus, R/T
  • 20-in. Low-Gloss Black forged — optional: R/T Scat Pack
  • 20-in. SRT Low Gloss Black — standard: SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • 200-mph primary speedometer with Red-faced gauges — standard: SRT Hellcat
  • Acoustic windshield and front side: Solar-control front and rear — standard: SXT, SXT Plus, GT AWD, GT Plus AWD, R/T, Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Active stainless steel with integrated bright tips — standard: R/T, Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Advanced SRT multistage front air bags — standard: SRT 392, SRT Hellcat
  • Aluminum with center air intake, body-color — standard: Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 — optional: SXT Plus, R/T
  • Black grille — standard: Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat — optional: SXT Plus, R/T
  • Black-edged premium floors mats — standard: Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack — optional: SXT Plus, R/T
  • Brake Calipers: Black — standard: Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Brake Calipers: Gunmetal Gray — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Brake Calipers: Orange — optional: SRT Hellcat
  • Brake Calipers: Red — standard: SRT 392, SRT Hellcat — optional: Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack
  • Brake System: Anti-lock 4-wheel Disc HD — optional: Daytona
  • Brake System: Brembo fixed calipers four-piston — standard: Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack
  • Bright Pedals — standard: Daytona, Daytona 392, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat — optional: SXT Plus

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Body-color, manual folding, power adjusting, heated
  • Brake System: Four-wheel anti-lock heavy duty
  • Brake System: Four-wheel anti-lock performance
  • Performance Laguna leather with Hellcat logo
  • Performance Laguna leather with SRT logo
  • Performance leather/suede with Daytona logo
  • Performance leather/suede with Hellcat logo
  • Performance leather/suede with Scat Pack logo
  • Performance leather/suede with SRT logo
  • Sport leather
  • Sport Leather
  • Suspension: Four-wheel Touring
  • Uconnect — 5.0 AM/FM/Bluetooth
  • 19-in. polished and painted aluminum AWD
  • 20-in. polished aluminum with Black pockets and Satin Finish
  • 20-in. polished and painted aluminum
  • 20-in. polished Classic II aluminum
  • 20x9.5-in. Brass Monkey forged aluminum
  • 20x9.5-in. Hyper Black forged aluminum
  • 20x9.5-in. Low Gloss Black 5Deep lightweight forged aluminum
  • Air Filtering
  • Brake System: Brembo four-piston high-performance
  • Brake System: Brembo six-piston high-performance
  • Cloth
  • Eight-way power driver’s
  • Eight-way power driver’s and front-passenger
  • Electronic Stability Control: Three-mode ESC four-mode with SRT
  • Exhaust System — dual with bright tips
  • Floor Mats: Driver-side
  • Floor Mats: Front and rear Black Edged Premium
  • Floor Mats: Front and rear Red Edged Premium
  • Floor Mats: Passenger-side
  • Glass: Acoustic windshield and front side
  • Glass: Solar-control front and rear
  • Grille: Black with Honeycomb grid pattern
  • Grille: Gloss Black front fascia applique
  • Headlamps: Dedicated daytime
  • P235/55R19 BSW All-Season
  • Performance Cloth with Scat Pack logo
  • Power four-way driver’s and passenger lumbar adjuster

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2017 and 2018. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2018 Dodge Charger specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Vehicle type
E-segment sedan
Assembly plant
Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada
EPA vehicle class
Large car
Introduction date
Third quarter 2017 as a 2018 model
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD)
Construction
Unitized steel body and aluminum hood
Engines74 specs
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with 24-valve DOHC
AvailabilityStandard — SXT, SXT Plus, GT (AWD) and GT Plus (AWD)
Type and description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)
Bore x stroke3.78 x 3.27 in. (96.0 x 83.0 mm)
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)292 bhp (218 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (81.1 bhp/liter); 300 bhp (224 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (83.3 bhp/liter) SXT, SXT Plus with Super Track Pack (RWD), GT, GT Plus (AWD)
Torque (SAE net)260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm; 264 lb.-ft. (358 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm SXT, SXT Plus with Super Track Pack (RWD), GT, GT Plus (AWD)
Max. engine speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel requirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2(a)
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(b)
Max. gross trailer weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy/cmb)19 / 30 / 23 (RWD with 845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission); 18 / 27 / 21 (AWD with 845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission)
Engine assembly plantSaltillo Engine Plant, Mexico
5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with Fuel Saver technology
AvailabilityStandard — R/T and Daytona
Type and description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable-cam timing (VCT)
Displacement345 cu. in. (5654 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)370 bhp (276 kW) @ 5,250 rpm (64.9 bhp/liter) — R/T
Torque (SAE net)395 lb.-ft. (536 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm — R/T
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(c)
Exhaust typeDual 2.75-in. straight-thru exhaust system using twin electronic exhaust valves (EEV); Daytona models feature 4-in. chrome round tips
Max. gross trailer weight1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (Daytona not rated for trailer tow)
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy)16/25
6.4-liter HEMI V-8 powered by SRT
AvailabilityStandard — R/T Scat Pack, Daytona 392 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 94.6)
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 (estimated SAE net)485 bhp (362 kW) @ 6,100 rpm (75.8 bhp/liter)
Torque (estimated 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 — recommended
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(a)
Exhaust typeDual, 2.75 in. electronically controlled, performance-tuned Active Exhaust system with 4-in. chrome round tips
Max. gross trailer weightNot rated for trailer-tow
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy)15/25
6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat V-8 supercharged
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 J2723)707 hp (527 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE J2723)650 lb.-ft. (881 N•m) at 4,800 rpm
Max. engine speed6,200 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 capacity15 quarts (14.4 liters)
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-thru exhaust system using twin electronic exhaust valves (EEV) with 4-in. chrome round tips
EPA fuel economy mpg (city/hwy)13/22
Assembly plantSaltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico

(a) NAS [BIN 4 (ULEV II)], 50 State. (b) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington. (c) Meets Tier 2 Bin 4 emission requirements in all states. (a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an LEV II (Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules. (a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.

Transmission13 specs
845RE TorqueFlite automatic eight-speed with Auto Stick8HP70 TorqueFlite automatic eight-speed with Auto Stick8HP90 TorqueFlite automatic eight-speed
AvailabilityStandard — SXT (RWD/AWD)Standard on Charger R/T, R/T Scat Pack, Daytona, Daytona 392 and SRT 392Standard on Charger SRT Hellcat
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control, optional 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.Adaptive electronic control with optional Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. (SRT: Adaptive electronic control with full manual control via gear selector or paddle shifters – with three SRT-unique selectable modes: Street, Sport and Track)Adaptive 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)
1st4.714.714.71
2nd3.143.143.14
3rd2.102.102.10
4th1.671.671.67
5th1.291.291.29
6th1.001.0001.000
7th0.840.840.84
8th0.670.670.67
Reverse3.303.323.32
Final drive ratioCharger SXT (RWD) — 2.62; Charger GT, GT Plus (AWD), SXT, SXT Plus with Super Track Pack (RWD) — 3.07Electronic Limited Slip Differential; 2.62 — R/T, Daytona; 3.09 — R/T Scat Pack, SRT 3922.62 — Asymmetric-limited slip, performance-tuned
Overall top gearCharger SXT (RWD) — 1.78; Charger GT and GT Plus (AWD) — 2.051.75 — R/T and Daytona; 2.07 — R/T Scat Pack, Daytona 392 and SRT 3921.76
Transfer case4 specs
Availability
Standard — GT and GT Plus 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 Charger SXT; 180-amp — standard on Charger SXT Plus, GT, GT Plus, R/T and Daytona; 220-amp — standard on Charger R/T Scat Pack, Daytona 392, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat
Battery
H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free
Suspension8 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 and sway bar; One piece lower-control arms — standard on Charger AWD models only
Rear
Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle
Touring-tuned suspension
Standard on and SXT (RWD)
AWD touring-tuned suspension
Standard on and GT (AWD)
Sport-tuned suspension
Standard on R/T and optional on SXT
Performance suspension
Standard on Daytona and optional on SXT and R/T
High-performance suspension
Standard on R/T Scat Pack and Daytona 392
SRT-tuned suspension
Standard on SRT 392 and Hellcat featuring SRT-tuned three-mode adaptive damping system with ADS Bilstein shock absorbers: Street mode = sporty, compliant ride; Sport mode = firm, improved handling; Track mode = firmest, maximum handling. 32mm hollow front sway bar, and 19mm hollow rear sway bar.
Steering5 specs
Type
Rack and pinion with electric power assist
Overall ratio
SXT (RWD) — 14.4:1; GT, GT Plus (AWD) — 16.5:1; R/T (RWD) — 14.4:1; Daytona — 14.4:1; R/T Scat Pack — 14.1:1; Daytona 392 — 14.1:1; SRT 392 — 14.1:1; SRT Hellcat — 14.4:1 (hydraulic)
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)
SXT, SXT Plus (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m); GT, GT Plus (AWD) — 38.7 ft. (11.8 m); R/T (RWD) — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m); Daytona — 37.7 ft. (11.5 m); R/T Scat Pack — 37.5 ft. (11.4 m); Daytona 392 — 38.95 ft. (11.9 m); SRT 392 — 38.95 ft. (11.9 m); SRT Hellcat — 38.95 (11.9 m)
Steering turns (lock-to-lock)
SXT, SXT Plus (RWD) — 2.6; GT, GT Plus (AWD) — 3.1; R/T (RWD) — 2.6; Daytona — 2.56; R/T Scat Pack — 2.56; Daytona 392 — 2.56; SRT 392 — 2.56; SRT Hellcat — 2.56
Performance steering gear
Standard on Charger R/T, Daytona, R/T Scat Pack, Daytona 392 and SRT 392
Dimensions and capacities11 specs
Wheelbase
SXT, GT and R/T — 120.2 (3,052); R/T Scat Pack — 120.2 (3,052); SRT 392 — 120.4 (3,058); SRT Hellcat — 120.4 (3,058)
Track, front
SXT, GT and R/T — 63.4 (1,610); R/T Scat Pack — 63.4 (1,610)
Track, rear
SXT and R/T — 63.8 (1,620); R/T Scat Pack, Daytona — 63.1 (1,602.7); Daytona 392, SRT 392 — 63.7 (1,618); SRT Hellcat — 63.7 (1,618)
Overall length
SXT, GT and R/T — 198.4 (5,040); R/T Scat Pack, Daytona, Daytona 392 and SRT 392 — 200.8 (5,100.3); SRT 392 — 200.8 (5,100.3); SRT Hellcat — 200.8 (5,100.3)
Overall width
75.0 (1,905)
Overall height
SXT, GT and R/T — 58.5 (1,510) to shark fin antenna tip; SXT, GT and R/T — 58.2 (1,479) to roof sheet metal; R/T Scat Pack, Daytona — 58.26 (1,480); Daytona 392, SRT 392 — 58.26 (1,480); SRT Hellcat — 58.26 (1,480)
Frontal area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
SXT, GT and R/T — 25.8 (2.39); R/T Scat Pack, Daytona — 26.2 (2.4); Daytona 392, SRT 392 — 26.2 (2.4); SRT Hellcat — 26.2 (2.4)
Drag coefficient (Cd)
SXT, GT and R/T — 0.304; R/T Scat Pack, Daytona — 0.335; Daytona 392, SRT 392 — 0.335; SRT Hellcat — 0.335
Curb weight, lb. (kg)
SXT, SXT Plus (RWD) — 4,020 (1,823); GT, GT Plus (AWD) — 4,233 (1,920); R/T and Daytona — 4,270 (1937); R/T Scat Pack, Daytona 392 — 4,389 (1991); SRT 392 — 4,409 (2000); SRT Hellcat — 4,536 (2,057)
Weight distribution, percent F/R
SXT, SXT Plus (RWD) — 52/48; GT, GT Plus (AWD) — 54/46; R/T and Daytona — 53/47; R/T Scat Pack and Daytona 392 — 55/45; SRT 392 — 55/45; SRT Hellcat — 56/44
Fuel tank capacity, gallons (liters)
18.5 (70.0)

(d) All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires; dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted.

Accommodations18 specs
front
Seating capacity, F/R2/3
Headroom38.6 (981); 36.9 (938.4) with sunroof
Legroom41.8 (1,061)
Shoulder room59.5 (1,510)
Hip room56.2 (1,428)
Seat travelDriver — 10.0 (255); Passenger — 8.66 (220)
Recliner angle range, deg.Power — 70.7; Manual — 70
EPA front row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)55.6 (1.573)
rear seat
Headroom36.6 (930.6); 36.6 (930.6) with sunroof
Legroom40.1 (1,019)
Knee clearance3.9 (99)
Shoulder room57.9 (1,472)
Hip room56.1 (1,425)
EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)49.2 (1.393)
Total interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)104.7 (2.97)
EPA luggage compartment volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)16.5 (0.467)
EPA interior volume index, cu. ft. (cu. m)120.8 (3.42)
Trunk liftover height30.1 (764.0)
Tires4 specs
P215/65R17235/55R18P235/55R19P245/45R20 (Firestone)245/45R20 (Goodyear Eagle F1)245/45R20 (Goodyear RS-A)275/40ZR20 (Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season)275/40ZR20 (Pirelli P Zero)
AvailabilityStandard — Charger SXT (RWD)Standard — Charger SXT Plus; Optional on Charger SXTStandard — Charger GT, GT Plus (AWD)Standard — Charger R/T (RWD); Optional — Charger SXT PlusOptional — R/T Scat Pack and Daytona; Available with Super Track Pak on SXT Plus and R/TStandard — R/T Scat Pack and Daytona; Available with Super Track Pak on SXT Plus and R/TStandard on Daytona 392, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat; Included with Dynamics package on R/T Scat PackOptional on R/T Scat Pack w/ Dynamics Package, Daytona 392, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat
Size and typeP215/65R17 BSW All-season touring235/55R18 BSW All-season performanceP235/55R19 BSW All-season performanceP245/45R20 BSW All-season performance245/45R20 BSW Three-season high-performance245/45R20 BSW All-Season performance275/40ZR20 All-Season275/40ZR20 Three-Season
Mfr. and modelMichelin Energy SaverMichelinMichelin Primacy MXM4Firestone Firehawk GTVGoodyear Eagle F1Goodyear RS-APirelli P Zero Nero All-SeasonPirelli P Zero
Revs per mile (km)748 (465)745 (463)719 (447)725 (451)725 (451)725 (451)721 (448)719 (447)
Wheels3 specs
17 x 7.018 x 7.519 x 7.520 x 8.0 (Satin Carbon)20 x 8.0 (Granite Crystal)20 x 9.0 (Polished)20 x 9.0 (Forged)20 x 9.5 (Daytona 392)20 x 9.5 (5Deep, SRT 392)20 x 9.5 (5Deep, SRT Hellcat)20 x 9.5 (Slingshot)20 x 9.5 (5Deep Matte Vapor)
AvailabilityStandard on SXT (RWD)Standard on Charger SXT Plus (RWD); Optional on Charger SXT with Sport Appearance GroupStandard on GT, GT Plus (AWD)Standard on R/TOptional on SXT Plus with Super Track PakStandard on R/T Scat PackStandard on Daytona; Optional on R/T and R/T Scat PackStandard on Daytona 392Standard on SRT 392Standard on SRT HellcatOptional on SRT 392 and SRT HellcatOptional on SRT Hellcat
Type and materialFive-spoke design, Satin Silver aluminumFive-spoke design Satin Carbon aluminumFive-spoke design, Granite CrystalFive-spoke Satin Carbon aluminumGranite Crystal AluminumPolished aluminum with black pockets and satin finishLightweight forged aluminum, Low Gloss Granite Crystal finishLightweight forged aluminum, Low Gloss Black finish“Lightweight 5Deep Aluminum” five-spoke Low-gloss Black“Lightweight 5Deep Aluminum” five-spoke Low-gloss Black“Slingshot” split seven spoke, forged aluminum with Brass Monkey FinishLightweight 5Deep Aluminum” five-spoke Matte Vapor
Size17 x 7.018 x 7.519 x 7.520 x 8.020 x 8.020 x 9.020 x 9.020 x 9.520 x 9.520 x 9.520 x 9.520 x 9.5
Brakes7 specs
Touring Brake PackageSport Brake PackageBrembo High-performance Brake PackageBrembo Ultra-high performance Brake Package
AvailabilityStandard on SXT and SXT Plus (RWD)Standard on GT and GT Plus AWD, and R/T; Available on SXT Plus with Super Track PakPerformance Brake Lining Package: Optional on Daytona; Brembo High-performance Brake Package: Standard on R/T Scat PackStandard on Daytona 392, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat; Optional on R/T Scat Pack w/ Dynamics Package
Front rotor size and type12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32.0) vented and slotted15.4 x 1.34 (390 x 34.0) two-piece aluminum hat, vented and slotted
Front caliper size and type2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing1.42 (36 mm) Brembo six-piston fixed monoblock aluminum
Front swept area210 sq. in. (1,358 sq. cm)249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm)351 sq. in. (2,261 sq. cm)424 sq.in. (2,735 sq. cm.)
Rear rotor size and type12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted
Rear caliper size and type1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Rear swept area264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm)316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm)316 sq. in. (2,036 sq. cm.)

Source: 2018 Dodge Charger Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2018 Dodge Charger fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2018 Dodge Charger 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
Charger3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD19MPG30MPG23MPG$2,700389
Charger5.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD16MPG25MPG19MPG$3,750466
Charger SRT6.2L 8-cylinder superchargedHellcat engine8-speed automatic · RWD13MPG22MPG16MPG$4,850546
Charger / Charger SRT6.4L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD15MPG25MPG18MPG$4,300486
Charger3.6L 6-cylinderFFV8-speed automatic · RWD19MPG30MPG23MPG$2,700389
Charger AWD3.6L 6-cylinder8-speed automatic · AWD18MPG27MPG21MPG$2,950415
Charger AWD3.6L 6-cylinderFFV8-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.

2018 Dodge Charger wheels & tires

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

FitsTireWheelType
SXT (RWD)Standard
P215/65R17Michelin Energy Saver
17 × 7.0 in, aluminum
all-season touring, black sidewall
SXT PlusStandard
235/55R18Michelin
18 × 7.5 in, aluminum
all-season performance, black sidewall
SXTOptional
235/55R18Michelin
18 × 7.5 in, aluminum
all-season performance, black sidewall
GT and GT Plus (AWD)Standard
P235/55R19Michelin Primacy MXM4
19 × 7.5 in
all-season performance, black sidewall
R/T (RWD)Standard
P245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8.0 in, aluminum
all-season performance, black sidewall
SXT PlusOptional
P245/45R20Firestone Firehawk GTV
20 × 8.0 in, aluminum
all-season performance, black sidewall
R/T Scat Pack and DaytonaOptional
245/45R20Goodyear Eagle F1
20 × 9.0 in, aluminum
three-season high-performance, black sidewall
SXT Plus with Super Track PakAvailable
245/45R20Goodyear Eagle F1
20 × 8.0 in, aluminum
three-season high-performance, black sidewall
R/T with Super Track PakAvailable
245/45R20Goodyear Eagle F1
—
three-season high-performance, black sidewall
R/T Scat Pack and DaytonaStandard
245/45R20Goodyear RS-A
20 × 9.0 in, aluminum
all-season performance, black sidewall
Daytona 392, SRT 392 and SRT HellcatStandard
275/40ZR20Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season
20 × 9.5 in, aluminum
all-season
R/T Scat Pack with Dynamics PackageOptional
275/40ZR20Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season
—
all-season, included with the package
Daytona 392, SRT 392 and SRT HellcatOptional
275/40ZR20Pirelli P Zero
20 × 9.5 in, aluminum
three-season
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), 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 (2018 Dodge Charger Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2018 Dodge Charger 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 months, whichever comes first.

  • 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
Service6k6 mo12k12 mo18k18 mo24k24 mo30k30 mo36k36 mo42k42 mo48k48 mo54k54 mo60k60 mo66k66 mo72k72 mo78k78 mo84k84 mo90k90 mo96k96 mo102k102 mo108k108 mo114k114 mo120k120 mo126k126 mo132k132 mo138k138 mo144k144 mo150k150 mo
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
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
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing
Inspect the rear axle fluid
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
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/intercooler at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km)

At each stop for fuel

  • Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information
  • 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 (6.2L Only), 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
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2018 Dodge Charger 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)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system10 qt9.5 L
5.7L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemWithout Severe Duty II cooling system14.5 qt13.9 L
With Severe Duty II cooling system15 qt14.3 L
6.4L engine
Fuel tank (approximate)18.5 gal70 L
Engine oil with filter7 qt6.6 L
Cooling system15.2 qt14.4 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolantAll engines
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula, OAT (Organic Additive Technology)MS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil3.6L and 5.7L engines
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
—
Engine oil6.4L engine
SAE 0W-40 full syntheticMS-12633
—
Engine oil filterAll engines
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugsAll engines
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission8-speed transmission
ZF 8&9 speed ATF, or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 (SAE J1703); DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable
Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid
Front axleAWD models
Synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-90, API GL-5
Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90
Rear axle3.6L and 5.7L engines
Synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-85, API GL-5
Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Rear axle6.4L engine
Synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-85, API GL-5
Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
Transfer caseAWD models
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
0–15% ethanol (E15)
3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 85% ethanol (E85); E85 capable
5.7L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 recommended for optimum performance and fuel economy)
0–15% ethanol (E15); no E85
6.4L engine
91 octane Premium unleaded
0–15% ethanol (E15); no E85

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.
  • Engine oil capacity is with filter.
  • Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts; clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
  • Transmission and axle fill capacities are not listed in this manual.

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

2018 Dodge Charger recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Dodge Charger: 6 recall campaigns, 122 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Dodge Charger 4 Dr AWD
10.1% risk
Dodge Charger 4 Dr RWD
10.1% risk

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

Recalls (6)

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.

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflatorMarch 14, 2024 · Campaign 24V198000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.

Campaign 24V198000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraAugust 27, 2020 · Campaign 20V512000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.

Campaign 20V512000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V524000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Campaign 18V524000 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
Power train: driveline: driveshaftMay 1, 2018 · Campaign 18V281000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.

Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.

Campaign 18V281000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: automatic transmissionMay 1, 2018 · Campaign 18V280000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

Campaign 18V280000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
122
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
6
  • Electrical system45
  • Unknown or other33
  • Structure19
  • Engine11
  • Power train10
  • Service brakes6
  • Air bags5
  • Exterior lighting5

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 Charger, Charger Pursuit, Charger SRT. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2018 Dodge Charger owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.

On Mopar.com

Charger 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 2018 Dodge Charger from Michigan to Tennessee

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 2018 Dodge Charger specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2018 factory size is P215/65R17, the largest 275/40R20. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 17-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.

What the manual says about oil

Oil capacity is 6 qt (3.6L), 7 qt (5.7L), 7 qt (6.4L) and 7 qt (6.2L supercharged), and the manual lists SAE 5W-20 (3.6L and 5.7L) and SAE 0W-40 (6.4L and All). 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 Tennessee 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.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

The 2018 lineup includes rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Power at both axles pays off when a band off Lake Erie buries the Snowbelt east of Cleveland, or on a steep, unplowed road out of a hollow in eastern Kentucky. It gets you moving; stopping on ice is still up to the tires.

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. The schedule asks you to check pressures and look for unusual wear or damage.

Filters for dust and pollen

The schedule asks for more frequent air-filter attention in dusty conditions, beyond the normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Gravel roads up Appalachian hollows and coal-haul routes in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky qualify, so inspect the filter at each oil change if they are part of your week.

Fuel grade and winter reserve

Fuel requirement: 87 and 91 octane (89 recommended). In winter, keeping the tank above half is a sensible habit across the Great Lakes states, because lake-effect pileups and mountain snow on I-64 or I-77 can leave traffic stopped for hours, and fuel is your heat.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2018 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2018 Dodge Charger questions

How much oil does the 2018 Dodge Charger take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L; 5.7L engine, 7 qt / 6.6 L; and 6.4L engine, 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 2018 Dodge Charger use?

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

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Dodge Charger?

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 front axle fluid (all wheel drive only); 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 2018 Dodge Charger 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 2018 Dodge Charger get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Dodge Charger 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, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined; 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 13 city / 22 highway / 16 combined; 6.4L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 15 city / 25 highway / 18 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, AWD: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 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 2018 Dodge Charger use?

Factory tire sizes: P215/65R17 (SXT (RWD)); 235/55R18 (SXT Plus, SXT); P235/55R19 (GT and GT Plus (AWD)); P245/45R20 (R/T (RWD), SXT Plus); 245/45R20 (R/T Scat Pack and Daytona, SXT Plus with Super Track Pak, R/T with Super Track Pak); and 1 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 2018 Dodge Charger?

New trims: SXT Plus, GT AWD and GT Plus AWD; Dropped trim: SE; Powertrain: 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 with TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic joins the lineup; New option packages: Comfort Seating Group, Daytona Edition Group for Daytona, Daytona Edition Group for Daytona 392, Dynamics Package and 4 more.

Does the 2018 Dodge Charger have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Charger. The most recent: Air bags: side/window (March 2024), Back over prevention: sensing system (August 2020), and Electrical system: wiring (August 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 2018 Dodge Charger?

Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 2018 Dodge Charger with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (45), unknown or other (33), and structure (19). 5 complaints 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 2018 Dodge Charger's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2018 Dodge Charger is 5 out of 5 stars (Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD: 5 and Dodge Charger 4 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.