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2016 Dodge Durango Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 161 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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52/100

High Reported Activity — 2016 Dodge Durango

The 2016 Dodge Durango shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
161
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
23
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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,…
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on…
NHTSA #16V814000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #16V168000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Dodge Durango

Based on 161 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

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2011 800 complaints 2012 640 complaints 2013 640 complaints 2014 783 complaints 2015 503 complaints 2016 161 complaints 2017 212 complaints 2018 233 complaints 2019 143 complaints 2020 55 complaints 2010 Data unavailable

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011, 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2019, 2020 — 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 recall campaigns and 161 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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: 2016, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2011, 2014.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.