2022 Dodge Challenger maintenance schedule

The 2022 Challenger is part of the LA generation (2015-2023), sold as a coupe. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2022 Challenger needs, and when

11 of these 12 items come from Dodge's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Dodge's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

Service	Interval	Source
Engine oil and filter Do not exceed; follow Oil Life Monitor	10,000 mi / 1 year	Manufacturer
Engine air filter Replace filter	30,000 mi / 2 years	Manufacturer
Cabin air filter Replace filter	20,000 mi / 2 years	Manufacturer
Tire rotation Staggered wheel setups cannot be rotated front-to-rear	10,000 mi / 1 year	Manufacturer
Brake fluid	2 years	Manufacturer
Engine coolant	150,000 mi / 10 years	Manufacturer
Transmission fluid (Auto) Replace fluid and integrated pan filter (ZF 8HP)	60,000 mi / 8 years	Independent
Spark plugs Replace spark plugs	100,000 mi	Manufacturer
Serpentine belt Inspect and replace (approx. 100,000 mi benchmark; supercharger belt interval is 60,000 mi)	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid (AWD/RWD) Severe service or track use	40,000 mi	Manufacturer
PCV valve Inspect and replace (approx. 100,000 mi benchmark)	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
12V battery Inspect trunk-mounted battery venting tube	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil: 5W-20 (3.6/5.7) / 0W-40 (6.4/6.2)
Coolant: OAT Purple
Transmission fluid: Mopar ZF 8 Speed ATF / TR6060 MTF

Powertrains in this generation

3.6L 6-cyl (ERB), 305 hp, 8-Speed Automatic, RWD / AWD
5.7L 8-cyl (EZC), 374 hp, 8-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual, RWD
6.4L 8-cyl (ESG), 485 hp, 8-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual, RWD
6.2L Supercharged 8-cyl (ESD / ESJ), 763 hp, 8-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual, RWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2022 Challenger owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Driveshaft / U-Joint Failure

high severity

15,000-50,000 mi · $1,000-$2,500 to fix

Clunking when shifting, vibration at highway speeds

Source: au7o.io

ZF 8-Speed Valve Body Failure

high severity

40,000-60,000 mi · $625-$1,500 to fix

Harsh shifting, transmission shudder

Source: au7o.io

Pentastar V6 Rocker Arm / Lifter Tick

high severity

50,000-100,000 mi · $800-$1,200 to fix

Engine tick prominent on cold start, misfire codes

Source: au7o.io

Supercharger Internal Bearing Failure

high severity

40,000-80,000 mi · $2,000-$4,500 to fix

Rising whine/growl from front of engine varying with RPM

Source: au7o.io

HEMI Exhaust Manifold Bolts

medium severity

50,000-100,000 mi · $259-$419 to fix

Ticking noise at cold startup fading when warm, exhaust smell

Source: au7o.io

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2022 Dodge Challenger

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Dodge dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Tires

NHTSA 22V808000

October 2022

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor battery may fail prematurely and cause the sensor to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB5. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-504.

Tires

NHTSA 22V504000

July 2022

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the TPMS sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z68.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance: $634

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Challenger model years

LA (2015-2023)

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 202120222023

LC (2008-2014)

2014

Shopping new? The Dodge Challenger guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

mopar.com (Manufacturer)
newparts.com (Independent)
au7o.io (Unverified)

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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