2015 Dodge Durango maintenance schedule

The 2015 Durango is part of the WD generation (2011-2026), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2015 Durango needs, and when

6 of these 13 items come from Dodge's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Dodge's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide. Rows marked Unverified have no source Carlyle could confirm and are shown for completeness.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Or dictated by Oil Life Monitor

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filter

Replace filter

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter

Replace filter

20,000 mi / 2 yearsUnverified
Tire rotation

Rotate front to rear

10,000 mi / 1 yearUnverified
Brake fluid

Inspect/Flush

2 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant150,000 mi / 10 yearsUnverified
Transmission fluid

Severe duty/AWD heavy towing replacement

64,000 mi / 5 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs (3.6L, 5.7L)

Replace (dual spark plugs on V8)

100,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs (6.4L)150,000 miManufacturer
Serpentine belt

Inspect and replace accessory drive belt (approx. 150,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededUnverified
Differential and transfer case fluid (AWD)

Front/Rear axles and transfer case (AWD/towing)

60,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
PCV valve

Inspect and replace (approx. 100,000 mi benchmark)

Inspect, replace as neededUnverified
12V battery

Inspect connections

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20 (3.6) / 5W-20 (5.7) / 0W-40 (6.4/6.2)
Coolant
OAT Purple
Transmission fluid
ATF+4 (5-Spd) / Mopar ZF 8 ATF

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.6L 6-cyl (ERB), 293 hp, 5-Speed Auto / 8-Speed Auto, RWD / AWD
  • 5.7L 8-cyl (EZC), 360 hp, 5-Speed Auto / 8-Speed Auto, RWD / AWD
  • 6.4L 8-cyl (ESG), 475 hp, 8-Speed Auto, AWD
  • 6.2L Supercharged 8-cyl (ESD / ESJ), 710 hp, 8-Speed Auto, AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2015 Durango owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Water Pump Failure

high severity

60,000-110,000 mi · $450-$800 to fix

Coolant leak at front of engine, overheating, whining pulley

Source: repairpal.com

Front/Rear Differential Whine

high severity

80,000-120,000 mi · $1,200-$2,500 to fix

Whining noise at cruising speed, metal shavings in fluid

Source: dodgeforum.com

Pentastar V6 Oil Filter Housing Leak

high severity

50,000-100,000 mi · $400-$800 to fix

Oil pooling in valley, burning smell

Source: au7o.io

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA recalls for the 2015 Dodge Durango

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Dodge dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Electrical system

NHTSA 18V332000

May 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and 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. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA 16V168000

March 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.

Suspension

NHTSA 15V469000

July 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 12, 2015, to June 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R38. Note: This supersedes Recall No. 15V-407.

July 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

Other Durango model years

Shopping new? The Dodge Durango guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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