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Dodge Durango · Model year 2020

2020 Dodge Durango specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2020 Dodge Durango in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 13 manufacturer publications, and towing ratings up to 8,700 lb.

Max towing
8,700 lb
Horsepower
360–475 hp
Combined MPG
15–21
Recalls
2
2020 Dodge Durango towing capacity: up to 8,700 lbEvery 2020 tow rating by engine and drive.See the 2020 towing chart

What changed for the 2020 Dodge Durango

The 2020 Dodge Durango looks like a carryover from 2019 in the data we compare.

All the differences we found

Listed for the first time on the equipment chart

  • Instrument Panel: Carbon Fiber Accents — optional: GT, R/T, SRT
  • Instrument Panel: Hand-wrapped with live stitch — optional: GT, R/T, Citadel, SRT

No longer on the equipment chart

  • Premium leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Radios: Uconnect 8.4 NAV
  • Steering Wheel: Heated

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2019 and 2020. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2020 Dodge Durango specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2020 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Vehicle Type
Four-door sport-utility vehicle
Assembly Plant
Jefferson Avenue North, Detroit, Michigan
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date
Third quarter 2010 as a 2011 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. (3,604 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 @ 6,400 rpm Dual exhaust – 295 hp @ 6,400 rpm (Blacktop Package)
Torque (SAE J2723)260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 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)TBA
Assembly PlantTrenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Michigan
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) @ 5,150 rpm
Torque (est.) (SAE J2723)390 lb.-ft. (529 N•m) @ 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(b)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)TBD
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) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE J2723)470 lb.-ft. (637 N•m) @ 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(c)
Exhaust TypeDual exhaust with dual 4-in. round with nickel-chrome tips
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/highway/combined)TBD
Assembly PlantSaltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico

Footnote (a) is referenced on the Emission Controls row but its text is not printed in the sheet. (b) Meets California LEV II+ evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT, and Federal Bin 5+ Tier II emissions and Clean Fuel Fleet certification. (c) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions; marketed in California as a LEV II vehicle under cleanest vehicle rules.

Transmission11 specs
845TE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic8HP70 TorqueFlite automatic, eight-speed overdrive
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)
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
Overall Ratio
16.7:1 (V-6 AWD and all V-8) 17.9:1 (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. (12.5 m)
Brakes13 specs
Type
Power-assisted, four-wheel 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)
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
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)

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

Accommodations20 specs
Seating Capacity (front/second/third rows)
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
57.7 (1.465)
Second Row Hip Room
55.5 (1,410)
Second Row SAE Volume
51.2 cu. ft. (1.45 cu. m)
Third Row Headroom
37.8 (960)
Third Row Legroom
33.5 (850)
Third Row Shoulder Room
50.4 (1,281)
Third Row Hip Room
42.4 (1,077)
Third Row SAE Volume
35.8 cu. ft. (1.01 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume: Behind Third Row
17.2 cu. ft. (0.49 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume: Behind Second Row
43.3 cu. ft. (1.34 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume: Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded
85.1 cu. ft. (2.41 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 (2,207)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).

Wheels3 specs
SXTGT and Blacktop PackageBrass Monkey Appearance Package and R/TCitadel and Anodized Platinum Appearance PackageSRT standardSRT optional
AvailabilityStandard — SXTStandard — GT and Blacktop PackageStandard — Brass Monkey Appearance Package available on GT and R/TStandard — Citadel and Anodized Platinum Appearance PackageStandard — SRTOptional — SRT
Type and MaterialPainted machine cast-aluminum, 10-spoke Satin CarbonPolished machined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke (Hyper Black on GT and Gloss Black on Blacktop Package)Painted machined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke (Burnished Bronze on Brass Monkey Appearance Package and Low Gloss Granite on R/T)Polished machined cast-aluminum, 10-spoke (Satin Carbon on Anodized Platinum Appearance Package)Forged aluminum, polished, five-spoke Black Noise finishForged aluminum, fully painted black, split five-spoke, “Black Noise” finish
Size (inches)18 x 820 x 820 x 820 x 820 x 1020 x 10
Tires17 specs
SXT and GT
AvailabilityAvailable — SXT and GT
Size and TypeP265/60R18
Mfr. and ModelKumho Crugen Black Sidewall All-season
R/T and Citadel
AvailabilityStandard — R/T and Citadel, optional on SXT and GT
Size and TypeP265/50R20
Mfr. and ModelBridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus Black Sidewall All-season
R/T optional
AvailabilityOptional — R/T
Size and TypeP265/50R20
Mfr. and ModelPirelli Scorpion Verde Black Sidewall All-season Performance
SRT standard
AvailabilityStandard — SRT
Size and TypeP295/45ZR20
Mfr. and ModelPirelli Scorpion Verde — All-season Performance (run flat)
Revs per Mile699
SRT optional
AvailabilityOptional — SRT
Size and TypeP295/45ZR20
Mfr. and ModelPirelli P-Zero — Three-season (run flat)
Revs per Mile699
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: 2020 Dodge Durango and Durango SRT Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2020 Dodge Durango fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2020 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.

2020 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
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, 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
Compact spare, full-size spare or tire service kit, by equipment; the spare has no pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m) (Base model), 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 (2020 Dodge Durango and Durango SRT Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2020 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 or after that many years, whichever comes first.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV/Universal 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

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace the air conditioning filter
Service20k2 yr30k3 yr40k4 yr50k5 yr60k6 yr70k7 yr80k8 yr90k9 yr100k10 yr110k11 yr120k12 yr130k13 yr140k14 yr150k15 yr
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal 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 plugsThe spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Replace accessory drive belt
Inspect accessory drive belt tensioner and pulley, replace if necessary
Change transfer case fluid
Replace PCV valve

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 the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions. Replace engine air cleaner filter, if necessary
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2020 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.

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-206 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-207 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) 10 Year/150,000 Mile coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil3.6L engine
API certified SAE 0W-20MS-6395
Mopar (or Pennzoil, Shell Helix or equivalent)
Engine oil5.7L engine
API certified SAE 5W-20MS-6395
Mopar (or Pennzoil, Shell Helix or equivalent)
Engine oil filter
—
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
—
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

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

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15); no E85
5.7L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for best performance and economy (87–89 range))
Up to 15% (E15); no E85

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Base modelThread 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 filler cap shows the correct SAE grade.
  • Reformulated gasoline and TOP TIER detergent gasoline are recommended.

Source: Owner's manual on Mopar.com. Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2020 Dodge Durango recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Dodge Durango: 2 recall campaigns, 76 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

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

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

Recalls (2)

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.

Air bags: critical fastenersApril 22, 2021 · Campaign 21V280000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles. The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.

Risk: A loose or missing fastener may cause the side curtain air bag to deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will tighten or replace the fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y16.

Campaign 21V280000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraSeptember 10, 2020 · Campaign 20V191000Over-the-air fix

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 Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.

Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020.

Campaign 20V191000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
76
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Injuries
9
  • Exterior lighting24
  • Electrical system13
  • Power train11
  • Engine9
  • Unknown or other9
  • Air bags8
  • Seat belts4
  • Steering4

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.

2020 Dodge Durango owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2020 model year.

Salt, snow and hills: the data

The 2020 Dodge Durango against salt, snow and steep grades

We read the 2020 Durango owner data, service schedule and spec sheets with Kentucky driving in mind: frozen starts, salted highways, cratered streets and hills. These are the figures worth acting on.

Sidewall height versus broken pavement

Squalls off Lake Michigan and Lake Erie can drop snow faster than plows keep up, and then tire compound matters more than anything else on the vehicle. Starting from the factory P265/60R18 size, a true winter tire on 18-inch wheels grips packed snow far better than an all-season and leaves sidewall for the potholes the next thaw brings.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2020 Dodge Durango fluids table lists SAE 0W-20 (3.6L) and SAE 5W-20 (5.7L), with 6 qt (3.6L) and 7 qt (5.7L) per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 650 to 700 cold-cranking amps. A Durango left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Which wheels do the pulling

Factory drive configurations for 2020: rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Durango confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Pressure, potholes and the thermometer

Whatever size the Durango wears, from the factory P265/60R18 on up, correct inflation is the cheapest pothole defense there is: a soft tire lets the wheel slam into the far edge of the hole. Check pressures when the tires are cold, since a reading taken after a highway run will look high.

Antifreeze for both ends of the year

The system holds 10.4 to 11 qt (3.6L) and 15.4 to 16 qt (5.7L) of OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula). Stellantis manuals call for a 50/50 mix, good to about -34°F (-37°C), which is colder than a typical Great Lakes winter night; the real risk is dilution from top-ups with plain water. The same mix raises the boiling point for a loaded summer climb through the Tennessee mountains. A cheap tester checks the strength each fall.

Clearance for frozen ruts and hollow roads

Listed ground clearance: 8.1 to 10.1 inches. Two places in this region test it. One is a snowbelt side street after a squall, where frozen ruts form before the plow comes back. The other is a gravel road up an Appalachian hollow, where a high crown and washouts can catch a low underbody. Knowing the figure helps you choose a line instead of guessing.

Data behind these notes: owner's manual capacities, the Mopar service schedule and factory spec sheets. Regional advice is general, written for drivers from Kentucky to West Virginia.

2020 Dodge Durango questions

How much oil does the 2020 Dodge Durango take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine (SAE 0W-20), 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine (SAE 5W-20), 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 2020 Dodge Durango use?

3.6L engine: API certified SAE 0W-20 (MS-6395) and 5.7L engine: API certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2020 Dodge Durango?

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect the cv/universal 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; replace the air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2020 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 2020 Dodge Durango get?

The EPA rates the 2020 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 2020 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.

Does the 2020 Dodge Durango have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Dodge Durango. The most recent: Air bags: critical fasteners (April 2021) and Back over prevention: sensing system (September 2020). 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 2020 Dodge Durango?

Owners have filed 76 complaints about the 2020 Dodge Durango with NHTSA. The components named most often are exterior lighting (24), electrical system (13), and power train (11). 5 complaints involved a crash and 3 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 2020 Dodge Durango's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2020 Dodge Durango is 4 out of 5 stars (Dodge Durango SUV 4WD: 4 and Dodge Durango SUV RWD: 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.