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Dodge Durango · Model year 2018

2018 Dodge Durango specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2018 Dodge Durango, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 24 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
360–475 hp
Combined MPG
15–21
Recalls
5
Schedule covers
150k miles
Durango towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2018 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2018 Dodge Durango

The 2018 Durango versus 2017: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found

Newly standard

  • P265/60R18 BSW A/S LRR — SXT
  • Steering Wheel: Tilt/telescoping steering column — GT

Newly available

  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop — GT
  • 20-in. Gloss Black aluminum — SXT
  • 20-in. Satin Carbon — SXT
  • Advanced Brake Assist — GT
  • Grille: Platinum — SXT
  • Lighting: Fog lamp bezels, Platinum — SXT

Moved from standard to optional

  • Mirrors: Rearview, auto-dimming — SXT
  • P265/50R20 Performance A/S — GT

No longer offered on some trims

  • Brakes: Anti-lock four-wheel disc performance — R/T, Citadel
  • Grille: Gloss Black — R/T
  • Lighting: Fog lamps, projector — R/T
  • P265/50R20 Performance A/S — SXT, Citadel

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Brakes: Anti-lock four-wheel disc heavy-duty — standard: R/T, Citadel
  • Leather/suede seats in Black — standard: GT
  • Performance Laguna leather seats; includes embossed SRT logo — optional: SRT
  • Premium leather-wrapped steering wheel — standard: SRT
  • Radios: Uconnect 7.0 — standard: SXT, GT
  • Suspensions: High-performance and Adaptive Damping — standard: SRT
  • 20-in. Low Gloss Black Noise five-spoke — standard: SRT
  • 20-in. Low Gloss Black Noise multi-spoke — optional: SRT
  • Black side with integrated, storable cross rails — optional: SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel, SRT
  • CD Player � Single-disc, remote — optional: SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel, SRT
  • Fascias: Body-color front and rear — standard: GT — optional: SXT
  • Fascias: Body-color performance front fascia — standard: R/T, SRT
  • Fascias: Body-color upper/lower, rear fascia — standard: SRT
  • Fascias: Platinum front/rear — optional: SXT, Citadel
  • Floor Mats: Black Velour with SRT Logo — standard: SRT
  • Grille: Body-color performance hood — standard: R/T, SRT — optional: GT
  • Grille: Body-color with accents — standard: R/T, SRT
  • Lighting: Fog lamps, premium LED — standard: R/T, SRT
  • Media Hub � Includes two USB ports and auxiliary jack — standard: SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel, SRT
  • P295/45ZR20 BSW All-season — standard: SRT
  • P295/45ZR20 BSW Three-season — optional: SRT
  • Roof Rails: Delete Roof Rack — standard: GT, R/T, SRT — optional: SXT
  • Second-row, 60/40 split folding seats — standard: SXT — optional: SRT
  • Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer — standard: SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel, SRT
  • Steering: Performance Tuned — standard: SRT

No longer on the equipment chart

  • CD Player — single disc, remote, must have Uconnect 8.4
  • Radios: Uconnect 5.0
  • 20-in. Polished Aluminum
  • Chrome, power, manual foldaway with heating element
  • Fascias: Body-color
  • Liftgate Spoiler — body-color, includes CHMSL
  • Media Hub — includes SD card slot, USB port and auxiliary jack
  • P265/60R18 BSW A/S LRR Tires
  • Roof Rails: Black side
  • Sentry Key anti-theft engine immobilizer
  • With Platinum steering wheel bezels
  • With Silver accents on spokes, audio controls and paddle shifters

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2017 and 2018. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2018 Dodge Durango specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheets.

Spec sheet
General information4 specs
Vehicle Type
Four-door sport-utility vehicle
Assembly Plant
Jefferson Avenue North, Detroit, Mich.
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date
Third quarter 2017 as a 2018 model
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear drive (transfer case with full-time all-wheel drive available)
Construction
Steel unibody
Engines53 specs
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
AvailabilityStandard — SXT, GT and Citadel (RWD and AWD, not available on R/T)
Type and Description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.78 x 3.27 (96 x 83)
Valve SystemChain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Power (SAE J2723)Single exhaust - 293 hp @ 6400 rpm; Dual exhaust - 295 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque (SAE J2723)260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) at 4,000 rpm (both single and dual exhaust)
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Oil Capacity6.0 quarts (5.7 liters)
Coolant Capacity10.4 quarts (9.9 liters) without trailer tow; 11 quarts (10.4 liters) with trailer tow
Emission ControlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)RWD – 19/26/21; AWD – 18/25/21
Assembly PlantTrenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.
5.7-liter Hemi V-8
AvailabilityStandard — R/T and optional on Citadel (RWD and AWD)
Type and Description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement345 cu. in. (5,654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve SystemVariable-valve timing (VVT), pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Power (est.) (SAE J2723)360 hp (268 kW) at 5,150 rpm
Torque (est.) (SAE J2723)390 lb.-ft. (529 N•m) at 4,250 rpm
Max. Engine Speed5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended; unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
Oil Capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Coolant Capacity15.4 quarts (14.6 liters) without trailer tow; 16 quarts (15.2 liters) with trailer tow
Emission ControlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpgRWD – 14/22/17; AWD – 14/22/17
Assembly PlantSaltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico
6.4-liter V-8
AvailabilityStandard — SRT
Type and Description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement, cu. in. (cu. cm.)392 (6,417)
Bore x Stroke4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.6)
Valve SystemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel InjectionSequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless; automatic features Fuel Saver mode
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio10.9:1
Power (SAE J2723)475 hp (354 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE J2723)470 lb.-ft. (637 N•m) at 4,300 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended
Oil Capacity, qt. (liter)7 (6.6)
Coolant Capacity, qt. (liter)14 (13.25)
Factory Oil Fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Emission ControlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Exhaust TypeDual exhaust with dual 4-in. round with nickel-chrome tips
EPA Fuel Economy mpg13/19/15
Assembly PlantSaltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico

(a) Meets California LEV II+ evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT, and Federal Bin 5 Tier II emissions; Clean Fuel Fleet certified (CCF). (a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an LEV II (Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules.

Transmission11 specs
TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic 845TETorqueFlite automatic, eight-speed overdrive 8HP70
AvailabilityStandard — all V-6 modelsStandard — all V-8 models
DescriptionDriver-interactive manual control via steering wheel paddle shifters and electronically modulated torque converter clutchDriver-interactive manual control via steering wheel paddle shifters and electronically-modulated torque converter clutch with Eco mode
1st4.714.71
2nd3.143.14
3rd2.112.11
4th1.671.67
5th1.291.29
6th1.001.00
7th0.840.84
8th0.670.67
Reverse3.303.30
Transfer cases14 specs
MP 3010 (V-6 AWD)
AvailabilityStandard with V-6 engine and AWD
TypeSingle-speed
Operating ModeFull-time AWD
Low Range RatioNone
Torque Split, Front/Rear50/50
MP 3023
AvailabilityStandard with V-8 engine and AWD
TypeTwo-speed, electronically shifted
Operating ModesAWD Low (Lock), Neutral; full-time active AWD
Low Range Ratio2.72
Torque Split, Front/RearVariable
MP 3010 (6.4-liter V-8)
AvailabilityStandard with 6.4-liter V-8 engine
TypeSingle-speed, electronic proportioning
Operating ModeFull-time AWD
Torque Split, Front/RearVariable: Auto (40/60); Snow and Tow (50/50); Sport (35/65); Track (30/70)
Axles4 specs
frontrear
Differential TypeConventionalConventional
AvailabilityStandard on AWD modelsStandard on all engines
Ring Gear Diameter7.7 (195)7.7 (195) (V-6 AWD); 9.1 (230) (V-8 and V-6 RWD)
Axle Ratios3.45:1 (V-6 AWD); 3.09:1 (V-8); 3.70:1 (SRT)3.45:1 (V-6 AWD); 3.27:1 (V-6 RWD); 3.09:1 (V-8); 3.70:1 (SRT)
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp; 180-amp or 220-amp depending on option content
Battery
Maintenance-free; H6 650 CCA + Auxiliary 200 CCA on Electronic Stop/Start (ESS) (V-6); H7 700 CCA (V-8)
Suspension (SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel)2 specs
Front
Short- and long-arm independent (SLA), coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coil-over shock absorbers, steel upper- and aluminum lower-control arms ("A" arms), aluminum knuckle, stabilizer bar
Rear
Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks (including load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber) plus a separate toe link
Suspension (SRT)2 specs
Front
SRT-tuned short- and long-arm independent (SLA) with aluminum lower control arm, aluminum knuckle, aluminum clevis, coil springs, Bilstein adaptive damping suspension (ADS), upper- and lower-control arms ("A" arms), hollow stabilizer bar
Rear
SRT-tuned multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, Bilstein adaptive damping suspension (ADS), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber) plus a separate toe link, hollow stabilizer bar
Steering3 specs
Steering Ratio
16.7 (V-6 AWD and all V-8); 17.9 (V-6 RWD)
Lock-to-Lock Steering Wheel Rotations
3.2 (V-6 AWD and all V-8); 3.4 (V-6 RWD)
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
41 ft.
Brakes7 specs
Type
Power-assisted, anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Front: Rotor size and type
13.0 x 1.26 (330 x 32) vented disc (V-6); 13.8 x 1.26 (350 x 32) vented disc (V-8); 15.0 x 1.34 (380 x 34) vented disc (SRT)
Front: Caliper size and type
1.89 (48) two-piston pin-slider caliper; 1.57 (40) Brembo six-piston fixed caliper (SRT)
Front: Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm)
305 (1,969) (V-6); 324 (2,088) (V-8); 413 (2,666) (SRT)
Rear: Rotor size and type
13.0 x 0.55 (330 x 14) solid disc (V-6); 13.0 x 0.87 (330 x 22) vented disc (V-8); 13.78 x 1.10 (350 x 28) disc (SRT)
Rear: Caliper size and type
1.89 (48) single-piston floating caliper; 1.34 (34) Brembo four-piston fixed caliper (SRT)
Rear: Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm)
257 (1,658); 316 (2,039) (SRT)
Dimensions and capacities19 specs
Wheelbase
119.8 (3,042)
Track, Front
63.9 (1,623)
Track, Rear
64.1 (1,627)
Overall Length
201.2 (5,110)
Overall Width (Width at Mirrors)
85.5 (2,172)
Body Width
75.8 (1,924)
Overall Height (at Roof Rail / at Antenna)
70.9 (1,800.5) / 72.7(1,847), R/T, SRT – 71.9 (1,827)
Load Floor Height
32.2 (817), R/T, SRT – 31.4 (797.6)
Sill Step Height
20.5 (521.5), R/T, SRT – 19.7 (500.4)
Ground Clearance (with P265/60R18 Tire and 3.6-liter engine)
8.1 (207)
Ground Clearance: Chassis (Fuel Tank)
10.0 (254)
Ground Clearance: Front Axle
9.6 (243.2)
Ground Clearance: Rear Axle
10.1 (256)
Approach Angle (degrees)
16.3
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)
18.1
Departure Angle (degrees)
21.5
Frontal Area
31.0 sq. ft. (2.88 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient
0.35
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal. (93.1 liter)
Accommodations20 specs
Seating Capacity
2/3 (standard for SXT), 2/3/2 with optional third-row bench seat, 2/2/2 (standard) for SRT model and Citadel Anodized Platinum
Front: Headroom
39.9 (1,013)
Front: Legroom
40.3 (1,025)
Front: Shoulder Room
58.5 (1,486)
Front: Hip Room
57.0 (1,449)
Front: Seat Travel
11.0 (280) driver, 9.0 (230) passenger
Front: SAE Front Volume Index
54.4 cu. ft. (1.54 cu. m)
Second Row: Headroom
39.8 (1,011)
Second Row: Legroom
38.6 (981)
Second Row: Shoulder Room
50.4 (1,281)
Second Row: Hip Room
42.8 (1,088)
Second Row: SAE Volume
44.8 cu. ft. (1.27 cu. m)
Third Row: Headroom
37.8 (960)
Third Row: Legroom
31.5 (800)
Third Row: Shoulder Room
50.4 (1,281)
Third Row: Hip Room
42.8 (1,088)
Third Row: SAE Volume
34.7 cu. ft. (0.98 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume: Behind Third Row
17.2 cu. ft. (0.49 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume: Behind Second Row
47.7 cu. ft. (1.35 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume: Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded
84.5 cu. ft. (2.39 cu. m)
Weights (estimates)11 specs
EngineGVWR(a) lbs. (kg)Curb weight(b) lbs. (kg)Payload(c) lbs. (kg)
RWD SXT3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,680 (2,123)1,380 (625)
RWD GT3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,865 (2,2207)1,360 (615)
RWD Citadel3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,980 (2,259)1,290 (585)
RWD Citadel5.7-liter7,100 (3,221)5,205 (2,361)1,290 (585)
RWD R/T5.7-liter7,100 (3,221)5,176 (2,348)1,280 (580)
AWD SXT3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,814 (2,184)1,460 (660)
AWD GT3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,985 (2,261)1,350 (610)
AWD Citadel3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)5,088 (2,308)1,390 (630)
AWD Citadel5.7-liter7,100 (3,221)5,417 (2,457)1,390 (630)
AWD R/T5.7-liter7,100 (3,221)5,381 (2,441)1,300 (590)
AWD SRT6.4-liter7,100 (3,221)5,510 (2,505)1,590 (721.2)

(a) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. (b) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant. (c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passengers, cargo and options, rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. (5 kg).

Wheels27 specs
Availability
Standard — SXT
Type and Material
Painted machine cast-aluminum, 10-spoke Satin Carbon
Size (inches)
18 x 8
Availability
Standard — GT and Blacktop Package
Type and Material
Polished machined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke (Hyper Black on GT and Gloss Black on Blacktop Package)
Size (inches)
20 x 8
Availability
Standard — Brass Monkey Appearance Package available on GT and R/T
Type and Material
Painted machined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke (Burnished Bronze on Brass Monkey Appearance Package and Low Gloss Granite on R/T)
Size (inches)
20 x 8
Availability
Standard — Citadel and Anodized Platinum Appearance Package
Type and Material
Polished (Satin Carbon on Anodized Platinum Appearance Package) machined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke
Size (inches)
20 x 8
Availability
Optional — R/T
Size and Type
P265/50R20
Mfr. and Model
Pirelli Scorpion Verde Black Sidewall All-season Performance
Availability
Standard — SRT
Type and Material
Forged aluminum, polished, five-spoke Black Noise Finish
Size (inches)
20 x 10
Availability
Optional — SRT
Type and Material
Forged aluminum, fully painted black, split five-spoke, "Black Noise" Finish
Size (inches)
20 x 10
Parking Brake Type
Rear, mechanical, drum-in-hat
Power Assist
Single-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes
Standard
Electronic stability control
Standard
All-speed traction control
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard

Each group of Availability / Type / Size rows describes one wheel option, in the order printed. The trailing brake-related rows are printed under Wheels on the sheet.

Tires5 options
AvailabilitySize and TypeRevs per MileMfr. and Model
Available — SXT and GTP265/60R18—Kumho Crugen Black Sidewall All-season
Standard — R/T and Citadel, optional on SXT and GTP265/50R20—Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus Black Sidewall All-season
Optional — R/TP265/50R20—Pirelli Scorpion Verde Black Sidewall All-season Performance
Standard — SRTP295/45ZR20699Pirelli Scorpion Verde — All-season Performance (run flat)
Optional — SRTP295/45ZR20699Pirelli P-Zero — Three-season (run flat)

Also listed in this section

Parking Brake Type
Drum-in-hat
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes
Standard
Electronic stability control
Standard
All-speed traction control
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard

— not listed or not applicable

Trailer towingmust have optional towing package to achieve maximum towing capacityTrailer towing: must have optional towing package to achieve maximum towing capacity5 specs
EngineAxle ratioMaximum trailer weight lbs. (kg)
RWD3.6-liter V-63.276,200 (2,812)
RWD5.7-liter V-83.097,400 (3,356)
AWD3.6-liter V-63.456,200 (2,812)
AWD5.7-liter V-83.097,200 (3,265)
AWD6.4-liter V-83.708,700 (3,946)

Source: 2018 Dodge Durango Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2018 Dodge Durango fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2018 Dodge Durango at 15–21 MPG combined; the 3.6L 6-cylinder (RWD) is the most efficient and the 6.4L 8-cylinder (AWD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Durango RWD3.6L 6-cylinderstop-start8-speed automatic · RWD19MPG26MPG21MPG$2,950414
Durango RWD5.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · RWD14MPG22MPG17MPG$4,200525
Durango AWD3.6L 6-cylinderstop-start8-speed automatic · AWD18MPG25MPG21MPG$2,950427
Durango AWD5.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · AWD14MPG22MPG17MPG$4,200533
Durango SRT AWD6.4L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · AWD13MPG19MPG15MPG$5,150584

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2018 Dodge Durango wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
SXT and GTAvailable
P265/60R18Kumho Crugen
18 × 8 in, cast aluminum
all-season, black sidewall
R/T and CitadelStandard
P265/50R20Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
all-season, black sidewall
SXT and GTOptional
P265/50R20Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
all-season, black sidewall
R/TOptional
P265/50R20Pirelli Scorpion Verde
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
all-season performance, black sidewall

Durango SRT

FitsTireWheelType
SRTStandard
P295/45ZR20Pirelli Scorpion Verde
20 × 10 in, forged aluminum
all-season performance, run-flat
SRTOptional
P295/45ZR20Pirelli P-Zero
20 × 10 in, forged aluminum
three-season performance, run-flat
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Depending on equipment the manual describes a compact spare, a full-size spare or a tire service kit with no spare; the spare is stowed under the rear on a cable winch and has no pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m), M14 x 1.50 thread, 22 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2018 Dodge Durango Specifications, 2018 Dodge Durango SRT Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2018 Dodge Durango maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

Schedule

A dot means the service is due at that mileage.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing
  • Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace the air conditioning filter
Service20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Inspect transfer case fluid
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter
Replace the air conditioning filter
Replace spark plugs
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change transfer case fluid
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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2018 Dodge Durango fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Model version

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)3.6L and 5.7L engines24.6 gal93.0 L
3.6L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-20, API certified6 qt5.6 L
Cooling systemWithout trailer tow package10.4 qt9.9 L
With trailer tow package11 qt10.4 L
5.7L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20, API certified7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemWithout trailer tow package15.4 qt14.6 L
With trailer tow package16 qt15.2 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
OAT (organic additive technology) coolant, 10 year/150,000 mile formulaMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil3.6L engine
SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar
Engine oil5.7L engine
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
ZF 8 and 9 speed ATF
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF
Transfer case3.6L engine
Automatic transmission fluid (Shell ATF)
Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer case5.7L engine
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4
Axle differential (front and rear)
SAE 75W-85 synthetic GL-5 axle lubricant
Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 brake fluid, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
0–15% (E15 max)
5.7L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 recommended for best performance and fuel economy)
0–15% (E15 max)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Engine oil grade is also shown on the oil filler cap.
  • Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean off dirt or oil before tightening.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2018 Dodge Durango recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Dodge Durango: 5 recall campaigns, 234 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Dodge Durango SUV 2WD
19.8% risk
Dodge Durango SUV 4WD
21.2% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (5)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleNovember 7, 2024 · Campaign 24V838000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

Risk: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations.

Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B.

Campaign 24V838000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleJune 9, 2022 · Campaign 22V426000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.

Risk: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.

Fix: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit.

Campaign 22V426000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V524000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

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 Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: automatic transmissionMay 1, 2018 · Campaign 18V280000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.

Risk: If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

Campaign 18V280000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
234
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
5
  • Electrical system88
  • Exterior lighting57
  • Unknown or other32
  • Engine27
  • Service brakes26
  • Seats21
  • Power train13
  • Fuel/propulsion system11

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Durango, Durango SRT. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2018 Dodge Durango owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.

Great Lakes owner notes

The 2018 Dodge Durango against salt, snow and steep grades

From the Snowbelt east of Cleveland to the ridges of West Virginia and east Tennessee, this part of the country throws salt, snow and grade at every vehicle. Here is how the 2018 Dodge Durango specifications line up against all three.

Wheels, tires and freeze-thaw roads

The smallest 2018 factory size is P265/60R18, the largest P295/45R20. Each thaw in Michigan and Ohio opens new potholes, and a tall sidewall survives them best: the 18-inch fitment flexes over a sharp edge where a low-profile tire can pinch or bend its wheel. After a hard hit, look for a sidewall bubble.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Oil capacity is 6 qt (3.6L), 7 qt (5.7L) and 7 qt (6.4L), and the manual lists SAE 0W-20 (3.6L), SAE 5W-20 (5.7L) and SAE 0W-40 (6.4L). Where more than one engine appears in the lineup, the engine code on the window sticker settles which grade applies. The wrong one in a West Virginia winter gives up a little protection on every cold start, and over years of driveway starts that adds up.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

Rated battery output: 650 to 700 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 160- to 220-amp alternator.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

The 2018 lineup includes rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Power at both axles pays off when a band off Lake Erie buries the Snowbelt east of Cleveland, or on a steep, unplowed road out of a hollow in eastern Kentucky. It gets you moving; stopping on ice is still up to the tires.

Coolant through freeze and climb

Fluids table: OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula), 10.4 to 11 qt (3.6L), 15.4 to 16 qt (5.7L) and 16 qt (6.4L). Scheduled replacement comes at 10 years or 150,000 miles. Stick to that chemistry, since mixing coolant types can shorten their protective life. On a used Durango from West Virginia, ask whether the coolant was changed on time, and check the level in the overflow tank with the engine cold before you drive it.

Ground clearance, snowbelt to hills

The spec sheet puts ground clearance at 8 to 10.1 inches. Height matters for salt too: a low underbody pushes through slush and packs it around lines and heat shields, where it sits for days. After a slushy week in Huntington, a run through an underbody wash clears out what the clearance couldn't avoid.

Fuel reserve for storm closures

Fuel capacity: 24.6 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.

Specifications are the manufacturer's; the weather and road context is ours. When a note here and the 2018 owner's manual disagree, follow the manual.

2018 Dodge Durango questions

How much oil does the 2018 Dodge Durango take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2018 Dodge Durango use?

3.6L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Dodge Durango?

At 20,000 miles: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace the air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2018 Dodge Durango owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2018 Dodge Durango get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Dodge Durango at 15–21 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined; 5.7L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 14 city / 22 highway / 17 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, AWD: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined; 5.7L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, AWD: 14 city / 22 highway / 17 combined; 6.4L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, AWD: 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2018 Dodge Durango use?

Factory tire sizes: P265/60R18 (SXT and GT); P265/50R20 (R/T and Citadel, SXT and GT, R/T); P295/45ZR20 (SRT). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2018 Dodge Durango?

New trim: SRT; Powertrain: 6.4-liter HEMI V-8, eight-speed automatic joins the lineup; Packages no longer offered: Anodized Platinum Appearance Package, Blacktop Package, Brass Monkey Appearance Package, Navigation and Power Liftgate Group and 3 more; Newly available: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop (GT).

Does the 2018 Dodge Durango have recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Dodge Durango. The most recent: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (November 2024), Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (June 2022), and Electrical system: wiring (August 2018). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2018 Dodge Durango?

Owners have filed 234 complaints about the 2018 Dodge Durango with NHTSA. The components named most often are electrical system (88), exterior lighting (57), and unknown or other (32). 9 complaints involved a crash and 0 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2018 Dodge Durango's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2018 Dodge Durango is 4 out of 5 stars (Dodge Durango SUV 2WD: 4 and Dodge Durango SUV 4WD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.