Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Dodge Durango has 3 recalls, 159 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
159
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V332000
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 C...
16V814000
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,...
16V168000
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 Janua...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | SEATS | Passenger active headrest deployed while parked on driveway. |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | We had an issue with an error message in the middle of driving that stopped the acceleration of the ... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Driving in the left lane of an interstate highway at 75mph, in moderate traffic, in daylight hours, ... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The Rear License Plate Light bulb (right) was out and I went to have the bulb replaced. I was quote... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Rear racetrack led lighting is failing. One segment has gone dark. You can only replace the entire... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This past week our 2016 dodge durango citadel driver side headrest pop out during the night while pa... |
| May 3, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have owned a 2013 Dodge Durango Citadel and traded it when it got to 100K because the fuel pump fa... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon visual inspection, the contact b... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the v... |
| Nov 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Was driving and the vehicle stalled well driving, Had a hard time trying to stop and could barley st... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is a design flaw with the coolant lines. The TOH coolant line makes contact with the rear heat... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Intermittent start/stop, or extended start after driving for extended time. Vehicle fuel smell duri... |
| Sep 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle is going into park while driving, when it does that I have to come to a stop and restart the... |
| Jul 30, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While my wife was driving our vehicle when the tire monitor light came on the dash. She made it hom... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE MOVING THE CAR LOSES POWER, SHIFT TO P THEN DESIRED GEAR AND COMES TO A STOP. NOT ABLE TO STEE... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | ENGINE | Oil leak from top of the engine, Vehicle has being well maintained barely has 61,000 miles, well tak... |
| May 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | VEHICLE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE IGNITION BUTTON GOES TO ACC. THE CLUSTER BOARD THEN SAYS TO PRE... |
| Feb 4, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | ENGINE CRANKS FOR A LONG TIME BEFORE STARTING |
| Dec 11, 2022 | ENGINE | Component or system failed or malfunctioned: The engine It appears there is a common problem with t... |