DodgeDurango20153.6L/dodge/durango/2015/3-6l/
WD platform

2015 Dodge Durango — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Durango 3.6L.

Body SUVEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

Built on the WD platform, the 2015 Dodge Durango is an SUV powered by a 3.6L engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. This configuration achieves an EPA-rated fuel economy of 17/24/19 mpg. With 502 total owner complaints and four recalls—primarily concerning exterior lighting—this model year falls between the series' historical low of four complaints in 1997 and its peak of 2,043 in 1999.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

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
EPA fuel economy17/24/19 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 · 730 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 · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/50R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter04861756AA
Spark plugSP143877AB alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH8A001AA alt BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades68194931AB alt 68194930AB
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter68606182AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height70.9 in
Wheelbase119.7 in
Curb weight4987 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2015 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)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Citadel 3.6L V67.60 sec15.80 sec290 hpAWD
2014Limited 3.6L V67.90 sec16.00 sec290 hpAWD
2017GT 3.6L V67.40 sec15.70 sec295 hpAWD
2017GT 3.6L V67.60 sec15.80 sec295 hpRWD
2017GT 3.6L V67.80 sec16.00 sec295 hpAWD
2011Crew 3.6L V68.20 sec16.40 sec290 hpAWD
2011Crew 3.6L V68.40 sec16.50 sec290 hpRWD
2011Crew 3.6L V68.50 sec16.40 sec290 hpAWD

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, 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. 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
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.5-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil75W-85
Differential Gear Oil Capacity195FIA FE- Front Axle
Engine CoolantMS-90032
Engine OilAPI · SAE 5W · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission80.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts70.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugMP2010: 16.0-21.0, MP3023: 15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugMP2010: 16.0-21.0, MP3023: 15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub229 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new hub nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub229 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new hub nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58+/-5 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56-60 psi
Engine Compression100 min psi
Engine CompressionAll gasoline 100 psi / Max Variation 1 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41; Rear: 20 /; Front: 41; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 144; Rear: 89 /; Front: 144; Rear: 89
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 15.5; Rear: 24 /
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.200; Rear: 17; Rear: 18
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.00035
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
375 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.75 degrees
450 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.50 degrees
5Loosen bolts in reverse sequence
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
870 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.70 degrees
970 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 miBattery (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 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 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.

The 2015 Dodge Durango sits at a clear inflection point in the third-generation run: federal complaints dropped to 502 from 781 in 2014, while recalls fell sharply to 4 from 11 and investigations declined to 4 from 7, suggesting the 2015 model year benefited from platform maturation after several years of elevated activity. Compared with the 2011–2014 launch period, when complaints hovered between 637 and 797 and recalls ranged from 8 to 11, 2015 marks the beginning of a quieter phase that continued into 2016, when complaints fell further to 159 and recalls to 3. The leading complaint categories for 2015 were Exterior Lighting (135 reports), Seats (71), Electrical System/Exterior Lighting (38), and Unknown or Other (29), though the data does not specify root causes; crash-related complaints numbered 26 and fire-related complaints numbered 4. TSB volume remained substantial at 349, down only slightly from 372 in 2014, indicating dealers were still addressing a wide range of service items even as safety-related filings eased. Taken together, 2015 represents a notably safer bet than the 2011–2014 model years and offers a reasonable balance between lower recall risk and still-manageable TSB activity, making it a comparatively good year to buy within this generation.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
349
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
502
Owner complaints
26 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 502 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting135
Seats71
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting38
Unknown Or Other29
Air Bags23
Power Train22
Engine20
Electrical System19

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

15V461000Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.Reported 23/07/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 349 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.I2026-05-29Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
1121922026-05-19EngineCOOLER - ENGINE OIL
1121912026-05-19EngineCOOLER - ENGINE OIL

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

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Durango. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

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

Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Durango 3.6L take?

6.0 qt of API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 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 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.