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Dodge Durango SRT: performance, engines and what owners say

Dodge Durango SRT in Octane Red, AI illustration

Durango SRT Hellcat WD · 2021, 2023–2025

710horsepower
3.60–60 mph, sec
180mph top speed

475 hp 392 SRT for 2018–2024; 710 hp Hellcat for 2021 and 2023–2025.

WD Durango SRT · 2018–2025

How fast is the Durango SRT?

Three-row SUV, 2018–2025. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

Durango SRT 392

2018–2024

475 hpat 6,000 rpm, SAE certified

Torque
470 lb-ftat 4,300 rpm
0–60 mph
4.7 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 4.4 s
Gearbox
8-speed automatic (TorqueFlite 8HP70), full-time all-wheel drive
Weight
5,510 lbmaker estimate, 2018; the 2023 spec sheet lists 5,378 lb
Price new
$62,9952018, plus $1,095 destination; still $62,995 for 2021 (plus $1,495)
Sources
  1. FCA US: 2018 Dodge Durango SRT specifications (PDF)
  2. Stellantis: 2023 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications (PDF, copy hosted by autoevolution)
  3. 0-60specs.com: Dodge Durango 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, MotorWeek)
  4. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for 2018 Dodge Durango SRT (Jul 2017)
  5. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for new 2021 Durango lineup (Aug 2020)

Durango SRT Hellcat

2021, 2023–2025

710 hpat 6,100 rpm

Uses the supercharged 6.2 Hellcat engine instead of the 392, with the heavier-duty 8HP95 automatic; skipped 2022.

Torque
645 lb-ftat 4,300 rpm (2023 spec sheet)
0–60 mph
3.6 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.5 s
Top speed
180 mphmaker claim
Gearbox
8-speed automatic (TorqueFlite 8HP95), full-time all-wheel drive
Weight
5,710 lbmaker estimate, 2023
Price new
$80,9952021, plus $1,495 destination
Sources
  1. Stellantis: 2023 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications (PDF, copy hosted by autoevolution)
  2. 0-60specs.com: Dodge Durango 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, MotorWeek)
  3. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for new 2021 Durango lineup (Aug 2020)
  4. FCA US: Cat Out of Hell: Dodge//SRT introduces the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat (Jul 2020)
  5. Stellantis: The Cat Is Back: 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat returns (Aug 2022)

The engine: 392 HEMI 6.4

392 HEMI 6.4 engine, AI illustration

6.4-liter V-8

Redline6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Output475 hp at 6,000 rpm, 470 lb-ft at 4,300 rpm (Durango SRT)
ValvetrainPushrod, 16 valves, sodium-filled exhaust and hollow-stem intake valves
BuildCast-iron block with cross-bolted mains, aluminum hemi heads, 10.9:1 compression

Engine's YouTube owner tone 53/100 · #1 of 2 Durango SRT engines (videos about the 392 HEMI 6.4 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

392 HEMI 6.4 engine page →

Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 16 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2018–2025 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 748 complaints and 16 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "Durango" for those years, other engines included.

Known issues

  • Lifter and camshaft failure ("HEMI tick")Owner-reported

    Owners report a tick from failed roller lifters that then wear the camshaft. SlashGear links most cases to the cylinder-deactivation (MDS) lifters and low oil flow.

    Fix: Replacing the lifters and camshaft fixes it; on-time oil changes with the right oil help prevent it.

    8 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2018–2025)
  • No engine recall on the DurangoRecall

    NHTSA lists no recall for the 6.4 engine on 2018–2024 Durangos. The recalls that hit SRT models are for other parts, such as the rear spoiler.

Engine sources
  1. FCA US: 2018 Dodge Durango SRT specifications (PDF)
  2. Stellantis: 2023 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications (PDF, copy hosted by autoevolution)
  3. SlashGear: How reliable are 6.4L HEMI engines? Here's what owners have to say (Sep 2024)
  4. NHTSA owner complaints and recalls
  5. NHTSA recall 23V115000: 2021–2023 Durango rear spoiler may detach

What owners say on YouTube

57This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)

Owners praise

Power and acceleration24%
Looks23%
Everyday comfort17%
Handling and steering17%

Owners complain about

Nothing stands out.

Share of the 185 most-watched Durango SRT videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).

Most-watched videos

Durango Hellcat vs Shelby GT500Wheels · 2.4M viewsThe 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat Is the World’s Craziest 3-Row SUVDoug DeMuro · 2.3M views2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Review // 710-Horsepower SUV KingThrottle House · 1.8M views

Should you buy a Durango SRT?

  • New, the Durango SRT Hellcat cost $80,995 (2021, plus $1,495 destination).
  • YouTube likes the 2023 best (60/100).
  • Most owner complaints: the 2018 (233). Fewest: the 2025 (8). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
  • Budget for lifter and camshaft failure ("hemi tick"): 8 owner complaints mention it. Replacing the lifters and camshaft fixes it; on-time oil changes with the right oil help prevent it.
  • 16 recall campaigns across 2018–2025 (all Durango versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
  • Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Durango SRT yet.
Sources
  1. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for new 2021 Durango lineup (Aug 2020)

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All sources (14)
  1. FCA US: 2018 Dodge Durango SRT specifications (PDF) Dodge
  2. Stellantis: 2023 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications (PDF, copy hosted by autoevolution) Dodge
  3. 0-60specs.com: Dodge Durango 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, MotorWeek) magazine tests, aggregated
  4. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for 2018 Dodge Durango SRT (Jul 2017) Dodge
  5. FCA US: Dodge announces pricing for new 2021 Durango lineup (Aug 2020) Dodge
  6. Motor1: This limited-edition Dodge Durango SRT costs $91,000 (May 2024) outlet
  7. Stellantis: Special-edition Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI launches Last Call (Jan 2024) Dodge
  8. FCA US: Cat Out of Hell: Dodge//SRT introduces the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat (Jul 2020) Dodge
  9. Stellantis: The Cat Is Back: 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat returns (Aug 2022) Dodge
  10. Stellantis: Dodge reveals 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead special edition (Sep 2024) Dodge
  11. Cars.com: 2025 Dodge Durango: Hemi and Hellcat still hanging on (Jan 2025) outlet
  12. SlashGear: How reliable are 6.4L HEMI engines? Here's what owners have to say (Sep 2024) outlet, summarizing owner reports
  13. NHTSA owner complaints and recalls NHTSA
  14. NHTSA recall 23V115000: 2021–2023 Durango rear spoiler may detach Recall

Owner complaints to NHTSA

NHTSA files the Durango SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat under Durango, so these counts are every Durango of these years.

No Lemon Index for the Durango SRT: the index is complaints per car sold, and sales by trim aren't published. These are raw counts.

748 complaints for 2018–2025.

2018233
2019144
202055
2021203
202259
202332
202414
20258

What they're about

Exterior lighting254
Electrical system202
Engine98
Unknown or other91
Power train62

Recalls

  • 18V280000 Power Train2018

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles.

  • 18V332000 Electrical System2018

    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, 2015-2

  • 18V524000 Electrical System2018

    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 T

  • 22V426000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2018–2019

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.

  • 24V838000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2018–2019

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.

  • 20V191000 Back Over Prevention2019–2020

    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 Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger veh

  • 20V183000 Power Train2019

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.

  • 21V280000 Air Bags2020–2021

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles.

  • 21V842000 Structure2021

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles.

  • 22V140000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic2021

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs.

  • 22V154000 Steering2021

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.

  • 22V284000 Engine And Engine Cooling2021

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines.

  • 23V115000 Structure2021

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles.

  • 24V436000 Back Over Prevention2021

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles.

  • 26V528000 Structure2021–2023

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles.

  • 23V640000 Power Train2023

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles equipped with an instrument panel mounted shifter.

Source: NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov). Check a VIN for open recalls on one car.

Quick answers

How fast is the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat?

The WD Durango SRT Hellcat makes 710 hp and 645 lb-ft. Car and Driver measured 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Top speed: 180 mph (maker claim).

What engine does the Dodge Durango SRT have?

The WD Durango SRT (2018–2025) uses the 392 HEMI 6.4, a 6.4-liter V-8.

Which Dodge Durango SRT engine do YouTube owners like most?

392 HEMI 6.4 53/100, Hellcat 6.2 supercharged HEMI 52/100. That's the tone of the most-watched videos about each engine, praise words against trouble words.

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