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2015 Dodge Durango — 5.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Durango 5.7L.

Body SUVEngine 5.7LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2015 Dodge Durango 5.7L is a body‑on‑frame SUV built on the WD platform and powered by a 5.7‑liter V8 mated to an eight‑speed automatic transmission. It returns an EPA combined rating of 16 mpg (14 city/22 highway) and requires 7.0 quarts of 5W‑20 API oil for service. With 502 owner‑reported complaints — dominated by exterior lighting issues — and four recalls, the 2015 model sits well below the 1999 peak of 2,043 complaints but well above the 1997 low of four, indicating a moderate reliability profile for this generation.

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 capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/22/16 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 filter	04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter	04861756AA
Spark plug	SP143877AB alt SP149125AF
Battery	BBH8A001AA alt BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades	68194931AB alt 68194930AB
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 05184894AA
Cabin air filter	68606182AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 8-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	14 / 22 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Midgrade 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.

6.2–7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2016 R/T V8

360 hpHorsepower (as tested)

390 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	R/T V8 5.7L V8	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	360 hp	RWD
2016	R/T V8 5.7L V8	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	360 hp	AWD
2018	4 R/T 5.7L V8	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	360 hp	AWD
2018	4 R/T 5.7L V8	6.50 sec	14.90 sec	360 hp	AWD
2011	R/T V8 5.7L V8	7.30 sec	15.50 sec	360 hp	AWD
2011	R/T V8 5.7L V8	7.30 sec	15.50 sec	360 hp	AWD
2011	R/T V8 5.7L V8	7.40 sec	15.60 sec	360 hp	AWD
2011	R/T V8 5.7L V8	7.40 sec	15.70 sec	360 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 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 Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.5-9.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil	75W-85
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	195FIA FE- Front Axle
Engine Coolant	MS-90032
Engine Oil	API · SAE 5W · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity	7.0 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	80.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	70.0 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
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts	Install a new hub nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	229 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts	Install a new hub nut. 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	Mopar
Spark Plug Gap	.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11-15 (1) ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58+/-5 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	56-60 psi
Engine Compression	100 min psi
Engine Compression	All gasoline 100 psi / Max Variation 1 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 41; Rear: 20 /; Front: 41; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 144; Rear: 89 /; Front: 144; Rear: 89
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 15.5; Rear: 24 /
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 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

30 ft. lbs., step 2: 105

30 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	Bolts 1-10	25 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 11-15	15 ft. lbs
3	Bolts 1-10	45 ft. lbs
4	Bolts 11-15	21 ft. lbs
5	Bolts 1-10	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 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 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) · Spark Plugs (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 2015 Dodge Durango marks a notable turning point in the generation's reliability trend, following a period from 2011 to 2014 where annual complaints consistently ranged between 637 and 797 and recalls peaked at 11. In 2015, complaints dropped to 502 and recalls fell significantly to 4, signaling a downward trend in reported issues that continued into 2016. The most frequent complaints for the 2015 model involved exterior lighting (135) and seats (71), though the provided data does not specify the root cause of these issues. This year also recorded 26 crash complaints, 4 fire complaints, and 349 TSBs. Because 2015 represents a sharp improvement in recall volume and a decrease in overall complaints compared to the preceding four years, it is a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

349

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

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 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 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.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S1623000028 Rev. K	2026-06-12	Electrical System	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J	2026-06-05	Structure	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
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

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 7.0 qt WD-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04884899AC Engine air filter 04861756AA Spark plug SP143877AB Battery BBH8A001AA

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 2015 Durango 5.7L take?

7.0 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 5.7L get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 22 highway / 16 combined mpg.