DodgeDurango20193.6L/dodge/durango/2019/3-6l/
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2019 Dodge Durango — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Durango 3.6L.

Body SUVEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2019 Dodge Durango is a WD-platform SUV driven by a 3.6L engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA figures of 18/25/21 mpg from a powertrain that requires 6.0 quarts of 0W-20 oil. Generating 138 owner complaints predominantly focused on exterior lighting alongside four recalls, this model year occupies a relatively moderate space within the nameplate's broader 1997-2026 reliability timeline. When contrasted with the model's historical extremes—ranging from a low of just four complaints in 1997 to a peak of 2,043 in 1999—the 2019 Durango stands as a comparatively stable and matured iteration of the platform.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque130 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI H7 · 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 H7 · 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/50R20 107TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter04861756AA
Spark plugSP225755AB alt SP149212AC
BatteryBBH8A001AA alt BBAUX101AB
Front wiper blades68194930AB alt 68194931AB
Serpentine belt05281374AA alt 68495977AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68212516AA
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 / combined18 / 25 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2019 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
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
20214 GT 3.6L V67.80 sec15.90 sec295 hpAWD
2014Citadel 3.6L V67.60 sec15.80 sec290 hpAWD
2014Limited 3.6L V67.90 sec16.00 sec290 hpAWD
2011Crew 3.6L V68.20 sec16.40 sec290 hpAWD
2011Crew 3.6L V68.40 sec16.50 sec290 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate BoltsUse new bolts only: 69.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub229.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub229.0 Do not re-use old hub nut ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance@ 70-80°F: 6,000-9,000 ohms

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR-1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeVC-46
Standard BCI Group NumberH7
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum56.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum60.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 20.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 125.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 89.0 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.04 in; Rear: 0.04 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.200; Rear: 17
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.00035
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105°30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs., Step 4: Turn 125° do not use a torque wrench., Step 5: Loosen all fasteners., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: Turn 130° do not use a torque wrench.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M12 Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M12 Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: Repeat Step 2, Step 4: 125° do not use a torque wrench., Step 5: Loosen all fasteners in reverse order., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: 130° do not use a torque wrench.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: Repeat Step 2, Step 4: 125° do not use a torque wrench., Step 5: Loosen all fasteners in reverse order., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: 130° do not use a torque wrench.22 ft. lbs

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 2019 Dodge Durango sits in a relatively stable portion of the third generation (2011–2023), with 138 complaints—far below the 2011–2014 peak of 640–797 complaints per year, and only slightly above the 2020 low of 53. Its four recalls are moderate compared to the 8–11 recalls seen in 2011–2014, and the single investigation is the lowest of any year in the generation. However, the 397 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are among the highest in the generation, indicating that while major safety defects are rare, the manufacturer is actively issuing guidance for many smaller, non-safety issues. The top complaint area—exterior lighting (29 complaints)—is a specific, non-critical concern, and the four crash and two fire complaints are very low. Overall, the 2019 represents a well-refined, low-risk choice in the Durango lineup, with the caveat that you should verify lighting function and check for any open TSBs before purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
397
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
138
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 138 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting29
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
Unknown Or Other10
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting9
Electrical System8
Air Bags6
Engine6
Steering6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V191000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 10/09/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and… Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an…

20V183000Power Train:Driveline:Differential UnitReported 26/03/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 397 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2623000041 REV.A2026-06-19StructurePower Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar…
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S26240000062026-06-10Unknown Or OtherBlower Motor Makes Loud Noise
91008352026-06-08Electrical SystemPrior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Durango 3.6L take?

6.0 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 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 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.