DodgeDurango20196.4L/dodge/durango/2019/6-4l/
WD platform

2019 Dodge Durango — 6.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Durango 6.4L.

Body SUVEngine 6.4LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2019 Dodge Durango 6.4L is a WD-platform SUV powered by a 6.4-liter engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission, carrying EPA ratings of 18/25/21 mpg and requiring 7.0 quarts of 0W-40 engine oil. Owner-reported data logs 138 total complaints and four recalls, with exterior lighting standing out as the top concern area. Set against a model complaint history spanning 1997 to 2026 that peaks at 2,043 complaints for the 1999 model year and bottoms at four for 1997, the 2019 model year registers a comparatively modest complaint volume, positioning it as one of the more stable iterations in the Durango’s long production run.

Model year20192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40OEM · 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.

4.1–4.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.10 sec — 2021 4 SRT 392
475 hpHorsepower (as tested)
470 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20184 SRT 392 6.4L V84.50 sec13.00 sec475 hpAWD
20184 SRT 392 6.4L V84.60 sec13.20 sec475 hpAWD
20184 SRT 392 6.4L V84.70 sec13.30 sec475 hpAWD
20214 SRT 392 6.4L V84.10 sec12.70 sec475 hpAWD
20224 SRT 392 6.4L V84.30 sec13.00 sec475 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-40 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 Coolant Capacity16.0
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Oil0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsUse new bolts only: 136.0 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: 70.0 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 Resistance0.53-0.65 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Ignition TimingNot Adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant CapacityR-1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-12
Standard BCI Group NumberH7
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Service checks

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
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.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
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Use new Bolts: Step 1: M6 Bolts: 44.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 9.0 ft. lbs.

39.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 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 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 24,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Dodge Durango represents a notable inflection point in the third generation’s federal safety record. Complaints dropped sharply from 228 in 2018 to 138 in 2019, continuing a downward trend that persists through 2024, while recalls held steady at four—matching the 2015 and 2018 totals but below the double-digit peaks seen in 2012–2014. Investigations fell to just one, the lowest since 2008, signaling improved early reliability, though technical service bulletins rose to 397, reflecting ongoing calibration and software refinements rather than systemic hardware failures. The top complaint areas—exterior lighting (29) and hydraulic brakes (10)—align with recurring themes across the generation, though crash and fire complaints remained minimal at four and two, respectively. This data places the 2019 model in a favorable position: it benefits from post-launch corrections applied after the 2011–2014 spike in recalls and complaints, yet precedes the 2021 recall uptick tied to later-model refinements. **For a used buyer, the 2019 Durango emerges as a comparatively strong choice within its generation, offering a balance of reduced complaint volume and recall exposure without the higher TSB burden of earlier years.**

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 6.4L take?

7.0 qt of 0W-40, 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 6.4L get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.