2016 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Engine complaints for the 2016 Dodge Durango, 16% of that year's 161 total complaints. No related recall is listed for this engine issue. Median mileage at failure was 36,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 16% of 161
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 36,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or a forward thrust that continues even after braking, sometimes right after cruise control was engaged.
- Some describe the engine shutting off completely while driving, at stop lights, or at low speeds, requiring a shift to park and restart to regain power.
- Several report the vehicle independently changing speed without driver input at low speeds, with RPMs revving and dashboard warnings lighting up.
- A few complaints describe the vehicle losing power on the highway along with power steering, stability control, and airbag warning lights before shutting off.
- One report describes a parked vehicle with the engine off catching fire under the hood with no prior mechanical issues noted.
When 2016 Dodge Durango engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 13, 2016, latest Nov 29, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2016 Dodge Durango
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Durango model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Dodge Durango?
- NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2016 Durango, which is 16% of the 161 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Dodge Durango engine issues?
- No related recall is listed in the data for this engine problem area.
- At what mileage do 2016 Durango engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 36,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Are the engine problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data for this problem area shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 0 injuries reported among these complaints.
- Is the engine complaint rate higher in 2016 than other Durango years?
- The 16% share for 2016 is lower than several earlier years, such as 2011 at 25%, 2012 at 26%, and 2013 at 21%, but similar to 2017 at 17% and 2018 at 15%.