MYRModel Year Report

2016 Dodge Durango

▲ Better than typical
2016 Dodge Durango
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:37.447Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
161
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1,967 complaints 2000: 1,075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2004: 1,115 complaints 2005: 1,567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 640 complaints 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 785 complaints 2015: 504 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2016 161 2017: 215 complaints 2018: 233 complaints 2019: 146 complaints 2020: 56 complaints 2021: 207 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026
1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1,967 complaints 1999 2000: 1,075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2003 2004: 1,115 complaints 2005: 1,567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2007 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 640 complaints 2012 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 785 complaints 2014 2015: 504 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2016 161 2017: 215 complaints 2018: 233 complaints 2018 2019: 146 complaints 2020: 56 complaints 2020 2021: 207 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2024 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026
1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1,967 complaints 1999 2000: 1,075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 339 complaints 2003 2004: 1,115 complaints 2005: 1,567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2007: 191 complaints 2007 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 640 complaints 2012 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 785 complaints 2014 2015: 504 complaints 2016: 161 complaints 2016 161 2017: 215 complaints 2018: 233 complaints 2018 2019: 146 complaints 2020: 56 complaints 2020 2021: 207 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2022 2023: 32 complaints 2024: 13 complaints 2024 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026

2016: 161 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19974
1998965
19991,967
20001,075
2001665
2002423
2003339
20041,115
20051,567
2006851
2007191
200897
200912
2011797
2012640
2013640
2014785
2015504
2016161
2017215
2018233
2019146
202056
2021207
202260
202332
202413
20258
202615

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

33% · 53 reports

Most commonly citing tail lights and headlights.

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The lighting system allowed water to enter the lights, causing them to fail as they filled up (from bottom to top) to the point that they won't properly indicate running lights or brake lights.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-17

Electrical system

25% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash.

CRASH
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Intermittent start/stop, or extended start after driving for extended time. Vehicle fuel smell during if vehicle goes into an extended start mode. I have complained to Dodge about this problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-16

Power train

19% · 30 reports
CRASHINJURY
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While driving the vehicle a message came up on the cluster "Start/stop system disabled. Service start/stop system". Shortly after there was another message "Low battery mode. Some systems function reduced".

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-12

Computer/transmission issues. Car broke down and could not put in park because the computer thought my speed was too high even though I was standing still. Once the car was towed to the dealer it moved forward while it was in park.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-24

Engine

10% · 16 reports
FIRE

Vehicle speed control

6% · 9 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-05-12Service brakes, hydraulic16V168000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016.

    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 on May 12, 2016.

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  2. I
    2016-12-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-01-25 Vehicle Rollaway
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    2016-12-23Fuel system, gasoline16V814000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo engine plant.

    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 December 23, 2016.

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    2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 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...

    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, 2018.

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    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 53 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 30 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V168000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 16V814000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 2016 Dodge Durango reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Dodge Durango is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Durango?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Durango have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.