2016 Dodge Durango reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2016 Dodge Durango has 161 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 17 per year. That is about even with the other Durango years here. Their median is 18 complaints per year. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Wiring, Hoses and fittings, and Caliper.

2012 Dodge Durango — Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

161

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (53 of 161), then Electrical system (40) and Powertrain (30). Those filings include 23 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 11 that report an injury.

Next to 2015 and 2017

The 2015 Durango has 503 complaints, 19 per year, and the 2017 has 210 complaints, 19 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Dodge Durango. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall electrical system, wiring 2018-05-17 · NHTSA campaign 18V332000

Summary 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 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2016-11-10 · NHTSA campaign 16V814000

Summary 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. During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged, which, over time, may result in a fuel leak.

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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S85.

Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, disc, caliper 2016-03-23 · NHTSA campaign 16V168000

Summary 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. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.

Complaints by component (161 total)

Exterior lighting

Electrical system

Powertrain

Engine

Speed control

Air bags

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Structure

Seats

Suspension

Fuel and propulsion system

Service brakes

Forward collision avoidance

Steering

Tires

Fuel system, gasoline

Latches, locks, and linkages

Seat belts

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"On September 4, 2026, the front passenger Active Head Restraint (AHR/headrest) in my 2016 Dodge Durango unexpectedly deployed and struck my daughter in the back of the head. The vehicle was completely stationary and…"
Seats · filed 2026-09-04
"On August 6, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., I was driving my 2016 Dodge Durango northbound to work at approximately 60 mph. It was dark and the roadway was slightly wet from overnight rain. While traveling in the…"
Seats · filed 2026-08-06
"Passenger active headrest deployed while parked on driveway."
Seats · filed 2025-12-31
"We had an issue with an error message in the middle of driving that stopped the acceleration of the vehicle, this seems to be common, looking at forums online. The inspection request is acceptable. The message we…"
Electrical system · filed 2025-11-05
"The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong fuel odor in the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the…"
Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2025-10-10

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Durango all-wheel drive	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-wheel drive	14	22	17 MPG	$4350
Durango all-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Four-wheel drive	18	25	21 MPG	$3100
Durango rear-wheel drive	5.7L, 8-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-wheel drive	14	22	17 MPG	$4350
Durango rear-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-wheel drive	19	26	21 MPG	$3100

Specs and fitment

WD generation (3rd gen), 2012–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 5W-20 full synthetic (3.6L V6 Pentastar) , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 265/60R18 (base), 295/45R20 (R/T and SRT trims)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V-280 covers certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles: the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing. Dealers inspect and repair the fastener as needed. Recall 20V-191 covers certain 2019-2020 Dodge Durango vehicles, along with many other FCA models with 8.4-inch or 12-inch radio displays: a software error can leave the rearview camera image on screen after the vehicle shifts out of reverse; dealers update the radio display software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Dodge Durango reliable?

What are common problems with a 2016 Dodge Durango?

Is the 2016 Dodge Durango more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2016 Dodge Durango been recalled?

The 2016 Dodge Durango has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Dodge Durango?

Owners have filed 161 complaints about the 2016 Dodge Durango with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Dodge Durango get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Dodge Durango is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Dodge Durango take?

The 3.6L V6 commonly uses 5W-20 full synthetic with about 6 quarts including the filter.

What does NHTSA recall 21V-280 cover on the Dodge Durango?

Recall 21V-280 covers certain 2020-2021 Dodge Durango vehicles: the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) fastener may be loose or missing.

What generation is the 2013 Dodge Durango?

WD generation (3rd gen) (2012-present).