2016 Dodge Durango: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 69 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $16,336 to own, including $3,222 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Dodge Durango.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$1,201
Transmission & drivetrain$1,076
Electrical system$277
Body, glass & interior$232
Driver-assist & stability$161
Brakes$62
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Electrical System › WiringMay 17, 2018 · campaign 18V332000
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 Jee
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › CaliperMar 23, 2016 · campaign 16V168000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 69 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2016 Dodge Durango reliable?
It scores 69 out of 100 against other midsize SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 161 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,222 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2016 Dodge Durango cost to own?
About $16,336 over 5 years: $3,400 in lost value, $3,222 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $14,369 today.
What are the best years of the Dodge Durango?
Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (80/100) and the 2021 worst (42/100).
How many recalls does the 2016 Dodge Durango have?