Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Dodge Durango has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 161 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V814000 Damaged Fuel Rail Tube may cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V168000 Front Left Brake Caliper May Break NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 53 complaints
- Electrical System 40 complaints
- Power Train 30 complaints
- Unknown or Other 26 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
Of the 161 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 161 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Dodge Durango shows notable issues with its electrical system and brake components, reflected in recalls and owner complaints. Fuel leaks and cracking brake calipers indicate critical areas of concern for reliability and repair frequency over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| brake calipers | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | occasional |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell around the vehicle
- Unresponsive or flickering electricals
- Brakes feeling less responsive or noisy
- Powertrain noises or vibrations
- Engine misfires or stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.