2016 Dodge Durango reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Dodge Durango — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 221
- 59 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 51 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 30 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 3 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Dodge Durango
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 51
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 39
- POWER TRAIN 30
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 26
- ENGINE 16
3 recalls on record for the 2016 Dodge Durango
- NHTSA 18V332000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an i
- NHTSA 16V814000 · 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LI A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 16V168000 · 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Dodge Durango
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Dodge Durango units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Dodge Durango reliable?
NHTSA has 221 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Dodge Durango and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (51 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Dodge Durango units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Dodge Durango?
Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting (51), electrical system (39), power train (30), unknown or other (26). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Dodge Durango?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.