How common are electrical problems on the 2016 Dodge Durango?

NHTSA records 81 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Durango, accounting for 50% of the 161 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2016 Dodge Durango?

Yes. Recall 18V332000 covers the Electrical System on 2014-2018 Durango and related FCA vehicles; the remedy is a dealer software flash on the engine or powertrain module.

What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2016 Durango?

Many owners describe water pooling inside the rear 'racetrack' tail light assembly, which causes the LED lights to flicker or fail.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 50,000 at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year.

Did the 2016 Durango electrical issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA lists 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Durango.

2016 Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 81 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Dodge Durango, 50% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners most often describe water intrusion into the rear

Electrical System complaints: 81; 50% of 161
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Water pools inside the center 'racetrack' tail light assembly, causing the LED lights to flicker, short out, or stop working entirely.
Tail light lenses develop stress cracks or seal failures that let moisture in, sometimes affecting the back-up camera integrated into the same assembly.
Interior electrical failures include headlights, brake lights, dash lights, and radio cutting out intermittently or all at once, requiring repeated dealer visits.
In one case, dash and radio issues coincided with sudden loss of acceleration while driving on a highway.
One owner reported a vehicle unexpectedly accelerating in reverse tied to prior headliner and lighting electrical faults.

When 2016 Dodge Durango electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 13, 2016, latest Nov 5, 2025.

81 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q3 to 2025 Q4; peak 2019 Q1 (10).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Dodge Durango

NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Remedy: 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.

Electrical System complaints by Durango model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2011518 (65%)
2012353 (55%)
2013295 (46%)
2014367 (47%)
2015243 (48%)
201681 (50%)
2017123 (58%)
2018128 (55%)
201972 (51%)
202029 (53%)
2021111 (55%)
202234 (61%)
202316 (53%)
20246 (43%)
20255 (63%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2016 Dodge Durango?: NHTSA records 81 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Durango, accounting for 50% of the 161 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2016 Dodge Durango?: Yes. Recall 18V332000 covers the Electrical System on 2014-2018 Durango and related FCA vehicles; the remedy is a dealer software flash on the engine or powertrain module.
What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2016 Durango?: Many owners describe water pooling inside the rear 'racetrack' tail light assembly, which causes the LED lights to flicker or fail.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 50,000 at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year.
Did the 2016 Durango electrical issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA lists 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Durango.