2016 Dodge Durango
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 53 of 161 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (6) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 503 in 2015 to 161 in 2016.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2016 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–4,500 | 3,100–4,500 | 2,950–4,200 | 2,950–4,200 | 2,950–5,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 16–20 | 16–20 | 17–21 | 17–21 | 15–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 14–18 / 22–25 | 14–18 / 22–25 | 14–19 / 22–26 | 14–19 / 22–26 | 13–19 / 19–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 436–541 | 436–541 | 414–524 | 414–525 | 414–584 | |
| Complaints filed | 782 | 503 | 161 | 211 | 231 | |
| Recalls issued | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 23 | 26 | 23 | 9 | 9 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 60 | 37 | 13 | 10 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Durango have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Dodge Durango?
Visibility & Lighting: 53 of 161 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Dodge Durango get?
EPA rates it 17–21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Dodge Durango?
EPA estimates $2,950–$4,200 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 19 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 414 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 14 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $4,200 (high) | 524 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 427 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.7L | All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $4,200 (high) | 523 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 30 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 26 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Campaign 18V332000 · May 22, 2018
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · Campaign 16V814000 · Nov 10, 2016
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · Campaign 16V168000 · Mar 23, 2016
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
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.