Model year
2016 Dodge Durango
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 161 complaints for the 2016 Dodge Durango (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (51), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (39), POWER TRAIN (30). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 665 complaints
- 2002 423 complaints
- 2003 339 complaints
- 2004 1,115 complaints
- 2005 1,567 complaints
- 2006 852 complaints
- 2007 191 complaints
- 2008 97 complaints
- 2009 12 complaints
- 2011 800 complaints
- 2012 640 complaints
- 2013 640 complaints
- 2014 783 complaints
- 2015 503 complaints
- 2016 161 complaints
- 2017 214 complaints
- 2018 233 complaints
- 2019 144 complaints
- 2020 55 complaints
- 2021 204 complaints
- 2022 60 complaints
- 2023 32 complaints
- 2024 14 complaints
- 2025 8 complaints
- 2026 14 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
18V332000 · May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
16V814000 · Nov 10, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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…
16V168000 · Mar 23, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
Complaints
161 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 23, fire flag on 1, injury field 13, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE16014 | Vehicle Rollaway · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER… | Dec 16, 2016 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| PE19014 | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment · SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | Sep 9, 2019 | Feb 25, 2026 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango RWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Durango RWD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Durango AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Durango AWD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
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