Is the 2016 Dodge DURANGO reliable?

The 2016 Dodge DURANGO has 221 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.9x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: LIGHTING problems.

What are common problems with the 2016 Dodge DURANGO?

Top problems: LIGHTING (53 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (40 complaints, avg repair $500); TRANSMISSION (30 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2016 Dodge DURANGO?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. Contact any Dodge dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Dodge DURANGO?

The 2016 Dodge DURANGO gets 19 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2526. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2016 Dodge DURANGO?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2016 Dodge DURANGO is approximately $1,585/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2016 Dodge DURANGO

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2016 Dodge DURANGO has 221 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 250. The most common issue is lighting problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: after purchase, immediately we started having problems with headlight not working, then a rear light and brake light not working. took in for recall on another part and they discovered it was the electrical, while driving and sitting at lights. lights on dash, radio, headlights, etc, not work proper. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 27 crash reports 9 injuries

221

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

0.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

LIGHTING

53 complaints

24%

• AFTER PURCHASE, IMMEDIATELY WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING, THEN A REAR LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING. TOOK IN FOR RECALL ON ANOTHER PART AND THEY DISCOVERED IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL, WHILE DRIVING AND SITTING AT LIGHTS. LIGHTS ON DASH, RADIO, HEADLIGHTS, ETC, NOT WORK PROPER
• SECOND TIME WATER HAS GOTTEN INTO A TAIL LIGHT. FIRST WAS THE DRIVERS SIDE WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED. WHEN IT WAS REPLACED ONE OF THE MECHANICS DROPPED IT AND CHIPPED A CORNER AND HAVE YET TO ORDER A REPLACEMENT. ALSO, THE MIDDLE "TRACK LIGHT" IS STARTING TO FILL UP WITH WATER. RIDICULOUS FOR A $45,00
• REAR HATCH TAIL/BACKUP LIGHT ASSY FULL OF WATER AND CRACKED

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“AFTER PURCHASE, IMMEDIATELY WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING, THEN A REAR LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING. TOOK IN FOR RECALL ON ANOTHER PART AND THEY DISCOVERED IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL, WHILE DRIVING AND SITTING AT LIGHTS. LIGHTS ON DASH, RADIO, HEADLIGHTS, ETC, NOT WORK PROPER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2016 Dodge DURANGO

Based on 142 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 40K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

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200K+

TRANSMISSION

Reported earliermedian 23K mi · 20 reports

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200K+

OTHER

Reported earliermedian 19K mi · 16 reports

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60-100K

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200K+

SPEED CONTROL

Reported earliermedian 33K mi · 9 reports

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60-100K

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200K+

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Reported earliermedian 56K mi · 6 reports

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200K+

LIGHTING

In line with typicalmedian 50K mi · 35 reports

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200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 50K mi · 26 reports

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200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING17/05/2018

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.

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.

Fix: 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 Cost Calculator for 2016 Dodge DURANGO

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,527

Per month

$211

Per mile

21.1¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,429/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,920/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2016 Dodge DURANGO

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,585

Full coverage / month

$132

Liability only / year

$626

vs US avg

-5%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1585

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2016 DURANGO, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 221 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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LIGHTING: AFTER PURCHASE, IMMEDIATELY WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING, THEN A REAR LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING. TOOK IN FOR RECALL ON ANOTHER PART AND THEY DISCOVERED IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL, WHILE DRIVING AND SITTING AT LIGHTS. LIGHTS ON DASH, RADIO, HEADLIGHTS, ETC, NOT WORK PROPER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: AFTER PURCHASE, IMMEDIATELY WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING, THEN A REAR LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING. TOOK IN FOR RECALL ON ANOTHER PART AND THEY DISCOVERED IT WAS THE ELECTRICAL, WHILE DRIVING AND SITTING AT LIGHTS. LIGHTS ON DASH, RADIO, HEADLIGHTS, ETC, NOT WORK PROPER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: RENTAL CAR. CABLES FOR GPS AND PHONE WRAPPED AROUND ROTARY SHIFT CONTROL. WHEN THEY WERE MOVED WHILE AT STOP LIGHT, TRANSMISSION WENT FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. WHEN FOOT WENT FROM BRAKE TO ACCELERATOR, CAR MOVED BACKWARDS RATHER THAN FORWARD. ROTARY CONTROL SHOULD BE HARDER TO MOVE, EVEN WHEN BRAKE IS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE AUTOMATIC START/STOP FEATURE FAILS TO RESTART THE ENGINE AFTER FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKE. THE ERROR MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE INFORMATION SYSTEM "CYCLE SHIFT TO PARK THEN RECYCLE TO DRIVE". THE D FLASHES ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE D ON THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR FLASHES. THIS NORMALLY HAPPENS AT A T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Dodge dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)