2016 Dodge Durango problems and complaints
Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Dodge Durango. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (53), Electrical System (40), Power Train (30).
Key takeaways
- 161 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 53 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 40 | 25% |
| Power Train | 30 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 16% |
| Engine | 16 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 6% |
| Structure | 6 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 4% |
| Seats | 5 | 3% |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dodge Durango SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Dodge Durango SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seats - filed 2026-09-04
On September 4, 2026, the front passenger Active Head Restraint (AHR/headrest) in my 2016 Dodge Durango unexpectedly deployed and struck my daughter in the back of the head. The vehicle was completely stationary and parked in a parking lot after leaving her doctor’s appointment. I had started the vehicle, but we remain...
Seats - filed 2026-08-06
On August 6, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., I was driving my 2016 Dodge Durango northbound to work at approximately 60 mph. It was dark and the roadway was slightly wet from overnight rain. While traveling in the left lane under normal driving conditions, I suddenly heard a loud pop and the driver’s Active Head Rest...
Seats - filed 2025-12-31
Passenger active headrest deployed while parked on driveway.
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More for the 2016 Dodge Durango
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.