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2016 Dodge Durango Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 159 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Dodge Durango

The 2016 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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52/100

Buyer Beware — 2016 Dodge Durango

The 2016 Dodge Durango shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
159
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
23
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Dodge Durango (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Dodge dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V814000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V168000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Dodge Durango

Based on 159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
40
Electrical System
32
Power Train
30
Unknown Or Other
20
Air Bags
6
Engine
5
Structure
5
Suspension
5
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Dodge Durango — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 795 complaints 2012 637 complaints 2013 640 complaints 2014 778 complaints 2015 501 complaints 2016 159 complaints 2017 209 complaints 2018 225 complaints 2019 137 complaints 2020 53 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2016, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Dodge Durango

Is the 2016 Dodge Durango reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Dodge Durango has 3 recalls and 159 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Durango have?
The 2016 Dodge Durango has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Durango?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Dodge Durango are: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Dodge Durango safe to buy?
The 2016 Dodge Durango has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Dodge Durango should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Dodge Durango are: 2010, 2016, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.