repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2016 Dodge DurangoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 161 owner complaints about the 2016 Dodge Durango, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-332 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Dodge Durango has problems
161 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
53Exterior lighting
40Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
30Power train10 crash/fire/injury
16Engine1 crash/fire/injury
9Vehicle speed control
6Air bags
6Structure
6Electronic stability control (ESC)
5Suspension
2510 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 53 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 40 | 2 |
| Power train | 30 | 10 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 3 |
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 25 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2016 Dodge Durango recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Disc: caliper
Risk. A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do exterior lighting problems start?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 35 exterior lighting complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles34under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Exterior lighting
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,050median
Middle half: $1,000 – $1,125
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Durango year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Durango median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Dodge Durango safety ratings
2016 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Dodge Durango, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle RollawayNo recall
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Durango owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Rear License Plate Light bulb (right) was out and I went to have the bulb replaced. I was quoted over $1100 from the dealer, as the LED racetrack lighting was not properly sealed and is collecting water. The collection of water within the light compartment has caused corrosion within, and the…
Rear racetrack led lighting is failing. One segment has gone dark. You can only replace the entire assembly for over &1500. I found on line there is a class action lawsuit regarding exactly what I am seeing
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon visual inspection, the contact became aware that the rear exterior lighting was not functioning properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not…
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