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2013 Dodge Durango — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Durango 3.6L.

Body SUVEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2013 Dodge Durango 3.6L is an SUV riding on the WD platform, motivated by a 3.6L engine matched to a five-speed automatic and rated at 16/23/19 mpg, with routine oil service specifying 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 API. Across the 1997-2026 model span, this year accounts for 640 owner complaints—far short of the 1999 high of 2,043 but well above the 1997 low of four—so it lands near the middle of the Durango's complaint history rather than at either extreme. Eleven recalls and an electrical system ranking as the top complaint area round out its reliability profile, making the 2013 a year to research methodically rather than assume clear sailing.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04884899AC. 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 94R · 700 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP265-50R20OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04884899AC alt 68079744AD
Engine air filter	04861756AA
Spark plug	SP149125AF alt SPLZFR5C11
Battery	BBH7A001AA alt BBH8A001AA
Front wiper blades	68079859AA alt 68079858AA
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter	68606182AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	200 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	70.9 in
Wheelbase	119.7 in
Curb weight	4987 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2013 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

7.4–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2017 GT

260 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	Citadel 3.6L V6	7.60 sec	15.80 sec	290 hp	AWD
2014	Limited 3.6L V6	7.90 sec	16.00 sec	290 hp	AWD
2011	Crew 3.6L V6	8.20 sec	16.40 sec	290 hp	AWD
2011	Crew 3.6L V6	8.40 sec	16.50 sec	290 hp	RWD
2011	Crew 3.6L V6	8.50 sec	16.40 sec	290 hp	AWD
2011	Citadel 3.6L V6	8.80 sec	16.60 sec	290 hp	RWD
2017	GT 3.6L V6	7.40 sec	15.70 sec	295 hp	AWD
2017	GT 3.6L V6	7.60 sec	15.80 sec	295 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 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 Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.3-5.5
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.5
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.2
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	8.8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	110 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	MP2010: 16.0-21.0, MP3023: 15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	MP2010: 16.0-21.0, MP3023: 15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	229 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	229 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	6,000-9,000 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Type	RER8ZWYCB4
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	56-60.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100
Engine Oil Pressure	5

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	41 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	144 ft-lbs / 89 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.00035 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.2 in / 0.807 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.199 in / 0.806 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs., step 2: 105

30 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	75 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.	75 degrees
4	50 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.	50 degrees
5	Loosen bolts in reverse sequence
6	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
7	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
8	70 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.	70 degrees
9	70 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.; Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.	70 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 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 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 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 120,000 mi	Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine 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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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.

The 2013 Dodge Durango recorded 640 complaints, 11 recalls, 5 investigations and 218 technical service bulletins, which is slightly above the 2012 figures (637 complaints, 10 recalls) and just below the 2014 spike (781 complaints, 11 recalls). Across the 2011‑2026 generation, complaint and recall counts peak in the 2011‑2014 window and then fall sharply, with recalls dropping to 4 in 2015 and complaints declining to 502 that year before continuing a downward trend to single‑digit levels by 2026. Thus, the 2013 model sits in the upper‑mid portion of the generation’s complaint/recall arc, reflecting relatively higher issue frequency than later model years. Given the elevated complaint and recall levels relative to the post‑2015 improvement, a 2013 Durango carries more risk of reported problems than a newer example. Consequently, a post‑2015 model year would be a safer purchase choice.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

218

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

640

Owner complaints

20 involved a crash · 34 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’11 ’12’13’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 640 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System166

Seats59

Engine45

Fuel/Propulsion System42

Service Brakes42

Unknown Or Other25

Air Bags22

Electrical System,Engine18

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V435000Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/RegulatorReported 10/07/2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

17V572000Service BrakesReported 18/09/2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 218 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S1623000028 REV.I	2026-05-29	Electrical System	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
112192	2026-05-19	Engine	COOLER - ENGINE OIL
112191	2026-05-19	Engine	COOLER - ENGINE OIL
S1623000028 REV.H	2026-04-01	Structure	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
110604	2026-03-03	Electrical System	SPEAKER - NONE

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 6.0 qt WD-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04884899AC Engine air filter 04861756AA Spark plug SP149125AF Battery BBH7A001AA

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Durango 3.6L take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 Durango have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.