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2007 Dodge Durango — 5.7L V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Durango 5.7L V8.

Body SUVEngine 5.7L V8Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2007 Dodge Durango is a full-size SUV built on the HB platform and powered by a 5.7L V8 mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA figures of 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined mpg and requiring 7.0 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API oil at service intervals. With 275 owner complaints on record—led by Fuel System, Gasoline issues—and four recalls, this model year sits firmly in the moderate range of the Durango's complaint history, which spans 1997 through 2026 and peaks dramatically at 2,043 complaints for the 1999 model year against a low of just four in 1997. That positioning means the 2007 is neither a standout trouble year nor a particularly clean one, making it a middle-of-the-road choice for researchers evaluating used Durango reliability.

Model year200920072006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque135 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/19/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265-60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB alt 04781452BF
Engine air filter53032527AE
Spark plug68303918AA
BatteryBB65F121AA alt BB65F111AA
Front wiper blades05135561AA alt 05135560AA
Serpentine belt53032805AB alt 53032817AB
Thermostat68174083AA alt 52028898AJ

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.2 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height73.2 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Curb weight5198 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 19 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2007 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

7.2–8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2004 Limited V8
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2005Limited V8 5.7L V87.70 sec15.90 sec335 hpAWD
2009Hybrid HEV Limited V8 5.7L V8 + Elec8.90 sec18.80 sec385 hpAWD
2004Limited V8 5.7L V87.20 sec15.40 sec335 hpAWD
2004SLT V8 5.7L V87.60 sec15.40 sec335 hpRWD
2004Limited V8 5.7L V88.00 sec15.80 sec335 hpAWD
2004Limited V8 5.7L V88.50 sec16.11 sec335 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.5
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts130 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps1.
Cylinder Head Steps1.
Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 70 ft-lbs, MT: 55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts135 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub185 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.045 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56-60.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure25-110 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs / 11 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130 ft-lbs / 100 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in / 0.005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.1 in / 0.87 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.1 in / 0.87 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.039 in / 0.803 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Tighten bolts 1-8, 27 N##m (20 ft. lbs.).20 ft. lbs
2Verify that bolts 1-8, all reached 27 N##m (20 ft. lbs.), by repeating step 1 without loosening the bolts. Tighten bolts 9 thru 12 to 14 N##m (10 ft. lbs.).20 ft. lbs
3Tighten bolts 1-8, 90 degrees.90 degrees
4Tighten bolts 1-8, 90 degrees, again. Tighten bolts 9-12, 26 N##m (19 ft. lbs.)90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 18,000 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Within the 2004-2009 generation of the Dodge Durango, federal records reveal a downward arc in complaints and recalls, peaking in 2005 with 1,567 complaints and 9 recalls before steadily declining. The 2007 model year represents a dramatic inflection point in this trend, dropping to just 275 complaints and 4 recalls compared to the 851 complaints and 10 recalls seen in 2006. This sharp decline implies that the widespread issues plaguing earlier models were largely mitigated by 2007, though the remaining complaints predominantly focus on the Fuel System, Gasoline (75) and Air Bags (36), alongside 15 crash and 2 fire complaints. Because the data does not specify the root causes of these remaining issues, buyers should be aware that fuel and safety system vulnerabilities still exist. Nevertheless, as the first substantially stabilized year following a turbulent peak, the 2007 Durango is a comparatively good year to buy within its generation, provided the fuel and airbag systems are thoroughly inspected.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
58
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
275
Owner complaints
15 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 275 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline75
Air Bags36
Fuel/Propulsion System29
Power Train14
Engine11
Tires9
Electrical System7
Unknown Or Other6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V352000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 24/05/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be…

15V313000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/05/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 58 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
91006452025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
1039542025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
1040872025-04-02Unknown Or OtherACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
1012322024-10-29Power TrainPlate - Planetary
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 65 batteryVehicles taking 7.0 qtHB-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 05281090ABEngine air filter 53032527AESpark plug 68303918AABattery BB65F121AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Durango 5.7L V8 take?

7.0 qt of Above 0F: 10W-30 API, Below 100F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Durango have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 5.7L V8 get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined mpg.