2005 Dodge Durango - Maintenance & Specs
The 2005 Dodge Durango belongs to a Dodge Durango lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 15 model years, from 2000 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.7L, 4.7L, 5.7L. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2005 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2000) and later (2026) Durango model years also documented.
It takes 5W-20 conventional oil, 7.0 qt with a new filter meeting MS-6395. Fluid specs on file include HOAT coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF+4 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 20 ft-lb, lug nut 100 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around fuel system, gasoline (501), fuel/propulsion system (170), engine and engine cooling (168). A representative report reads: "My car is having identical symptoms to a recall for it, but dodge is saying my vehicle is "Not affected", despite having identical symptoms from an identical..." There are 9 safety recalls on record; one covers: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,951 MY 2005 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE MAY NOT FULLY CLOSE AT THE END OF REFUELING.....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 14 city / 19 highway MPG, 16 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,750.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Conventional |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 7.0 qt |
| OEM oil spec | MS-6395 |
| Oil filter | Fram PH16 |
| EPA combined | 16 MPG |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | HOAT |
| Open recalls on record | 9 |
| Technical service bulletins | 32 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.