160 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Exterior Lighting · verdict CAUTION 56/100
“We had an issue with an error message in the middle of driving that stopped the acceleration of the vehicle, this seems to be common, looking at forums online. The inspection request is acceptable. The message we receive is "Shift to P before changing gears". The vehicle will stop in the middle of traffic and sometimes require a complete restart before being able to shift to drive. This has put myself, my wife, a”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Dodge Durango owner
“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong fuel odor in the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed the strong fuel odor. The contact was employed by an independent mechanic, so the independent mechanic inspected the vehicle; however,”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Dodge Durango owner
“The Rear License Plate Light bulb (right) was out and I went to have the bulb replaced. I was quoted over $1100 from the dealer, as the LED racetrack lighting was not properly sealed and is collecting water. The collection of water within the light compartment has caused corrosion within, and the wiring to disintegrate. This is a commonly known, yet not addressed safety issue by DODGE. My vehicle will not pass”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Dodge Durango owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 17/05/2018 | Electrical System:Wiring SAFETY | 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 |
| 10/11/2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings SAFETY | 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 pla |
| 23/03/2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper SAFETY | 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 m |
On the federal record it scores 56/100: 160 owner complaints (16 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Exterior Lighting, with 53 of 174 categorised reports.
The 2016 Dodge Durango scored 56/100 on the federal record.