2017 Dodge Durango Air Filter in Sandy, UT

The engine air filter on the 2017 Dodge Durango is located in a sealed plastic housing in the engine bay, typically mounted to the intake tract near the front or side of the engine.

Access is usually straightforward: open the Durango’s hood, identify the rectangular or cylindrical plastic housing, unclip the fasteners, and lift the cover to expose the pleated filter element. In many cases the housing contains the mass airflow (MAF) sensor nearby, so a visual inspection of the intake and sensor is recommended while replacing the element.

• Locate the black plastic airbox in the engine bay near the intake piping.
• Unclip or unscrew the housing cover to reveal the pleated filter.
• Inspect the intake and MAF sensor while the airbox is open.

The cabin air filter on the 2017 Dodge Durango is located behind the glove box and is accessed by lowering or removing the glove box assembly.

Replacing the cabin filter generally requires releasing glove box stops and dropping the glove box to reach the HVAC intake housing behind it. The filter sits in a rectangular housing and captures pollen, dust, and road particulates before air reaches the passenger compartment.

• Open the glove box and release the retaining stops or dampers.
• Lower the glove box to expose the filter housing cover.
• Slide out the old pleated cabin filter and install the new one with the airflow direction marked correctly.

The engine air filter protects the engine by filtering combustion air entering the 3.6L V6, while the cabin air filter screens HVAC air before it reaches passengers.

The engine filter traps dust, sand, and large particulates that could damage the throttle, cylinders, or MAF sensor; the cabin filter removes pollen, road dust, and vehicle exhaust soot to improve interior air quality. Each filter serves a different system and requires separate inspection and replacement intervals.

• Engine filter: protects engine components and fuel economy.
• Cabin filter: improves passenger air quality and HVAC flow.
• Both should be checked during regular service in Sandy’s dusty and pollen-heavy seasons.

Common signs for a clogged engine air filter include reduced acceleration and lower fuel economy; for a clogged cabin filter expect weak HVAC airflow and possible musty odors.

On the 2017 Dodge Durango, engine restriction can cause the throttle to feel sluggish and may increase engine load. A clogged cabin filter reduces airflow through vents, strains the blower motor, and can circulate odors or allergens inside the vehicle—especially noticeable during Sandy’s spring pollen peaks.

• Engine: reduced power, hesitation, or decreased MPG.
• Cabin: weaker vent airflow, stale or musty smell.
• Visual: heavily darkened, caked, or oil-stained filter material.

You can often replace the engine air filter yourself with basic tools, while the cabin filter may require glove-box removal and light trim work that some owners prefer to leave to dealers.

DIY owners can usually swap the engine filter with a screwdriver or by unclipping the airbox cover; the cabin filter replacement is moderately more complex. Dealer service adds an intake and MAF inspection, OEM-spec replacement parts, proper disposal, and a certified technician’s verification—useful for warranty coverage or thorough diagnostics.

• Engine filter: generally DIY-friendly—inspect intake components while open.
• Cabin filter: involves glove box removal; take care with trim clips.
• Dealer service includes OEM-spec parts, inspections, and documented work.

Follow the 2017 Dodge Durango owner’s manual for the OEM interval; increase inspection frequency in Sandy due to seasonal pollen, dust, and winter road debris.

The owner’s manual provides the manufacturer's recommended interval for the cabin filter; local conditions around Sandy, Draper, and South Jordan—especially spring pollen and summer dust—often justify checking the filter more frequently. If you notice reduced airflow or odors, have the filter inspected during a service visit.

• Check the cabin filter whenever HVAC performance drops or after heavy pollen season.
• Inspect following construction exposure or extended canyon drives.
• Schedule inspection during routine maintenance at LHM Sandy Jeep to document condition.

You can schedule service online using the dealer service scheduler at https://www.lhmchryslerjeep.com/service/index.htm or by calling the service department directly.

Booking a service appointment ensures a certified technician inspects both engine and cabin filters and performs any recommended intake checks. Appointments also let the service team plan for OEM parts and give an estimated time-in-shop so you can coordinate commute or errands near the Sandy Auto Mall.

• Use the online scheduler to pick a convenient date and time.
• Request OEM-spec filter parts and an intake/MAF visual inspection.
• Ask about current service specials at https://www.lhmchryslerjeep.com/specials/service.htm before booking.

A typical air filter service for a 2017 Dodge Durango covers both engine and cabin filtration systems and includes a step-by-step inspection and replacement workflow designed to address performance and air quality. The technician removes the engine airbox cover, inspects and replaces the pleated engine filter, checks the intake tract and MAF sensor for debris, and then accesses the cabin filter behind the glove box to replace that element as well.

The service process usually includes visual condition notes in your service record, proper disposal of old filters, and verification of HVAC airflow after the cabin filter swap. Warranty coverage terms for parts and labor should be confirmed at drop-off; warranty work often requires a certified facility and documented OEM parts installation. To schedule a service appointment, use the online schedule service tool or call the service desk at the dealership.

For the 2017 Dodge Durango with the 3.6L V6 (engine code 6VNAG3.6), the engine filter is a pleated media element sized to fit the factory airbox and the cabin filter is a rectangular pleated element located behind the glove box. OEM-recommended replacement intervals are specified in the vehicle owner’s manual; local driving conditions in Sandy—dust, pollen, and winter road debris—can accelerate clogging compared with the factory baseline.

Common service callouts for this Durango include heavy dust loading on the engine filter after canyon or construction-area drives and reduced HVAC airflow during pollen season. Bring your 2017 Dodge Durango to Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sandy in Sandy for OEM-spec filter service — schedule service.

Serving Sandy, Draper, and South Jordan from our location in the Sandy Auto Mall, Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Sandy addresses local filter wear caused by valley dust, seasonal pollen, and winter road salt. Our technicians are familiar with the commute patterns off I‑15 and the extra exposure Durangos receive during canyon trips or construction-area detours.

We have been part of the South Valley automotive community and work with local drivers who use their Durangos for family travel to America First Field, weekend canyon trips, and daily Silicon Slopes commutes. To book an inspection or replacement, use the schedule service link or check current offers on service specials. For directions or to speak with service, call the dealership directly.