2016 Dodge Durango Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 10%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Dodge Durango, 10% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 06/2018 I came home and pulled into our driveway. I put our Dodge Durango 2016 with 21110 miles in the park position and I then opened our garage door halfway open. I walked under the door and went into the house to get my wallet out of my pants which I was wearing earlier. It was a couple minutes later when my wife and I heard a big bang. We both ran out to the garage and saw the 2016 Dodge Durango SUV halfway into the garage. The garage door was stopping the SUV from gaining speed and coming into the house. …”
NHTSA complaint #11341406, filed 2020-07, 21,110 miles“This may be a scenario for the ongoing investigation of rollaway (NHTSA action number: pe16014) the vehicle in this scenario was stationary. I follow the normal procedure for parking my Durango by (1)applying parking brake, (2)moving the shifter to park, (3) turn ignition off, and then (4)exiting the vehicle. Today, I brought my vehicle to stop for parking, which triggered the stop-start system, turning the engine off. At this time, before shifting the transmission to park, I opened the door of the vehicle. This action of opening door made the stop-start system unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11006483, filed 2017-07, 14,500 miles“Vehicle turns off while driving. The ignition button goes to acc. The cluster board then says to press brake and put vehicle in park. This is happening more often it was periodically but now happening on every trip.”
NHTSA complaint #11362368, filed 2020-10, 90,000 miles“While at a stop light, the engine shut down completely. I had to shift to park and restart the truck, then shift to drive. This happened at least twice.”
NHTSA complaint #11297917, filed 2020-01, 36,000 miles“My car showed all kinds of notices on the screen and was not turning on correctly and shaking while driving or standing. I took it to the dealer and was told my entire engine will have to be replaced due to oil sludge on the engine and this will cost be around $9000. I’ve been researching and it seems this tends to happen a lot to dodge car engines. My car has under 60,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11433264, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
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- 11032983May 19, 2026Cooler - engine oil
- 11030229Mar 21, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of…
- 11026565Dec 3, 2025Isolator - engine mount
- 11026570Dec 1, 2025Isolator - engine mount
- 11021043Jul 26, 2025Engine Rattle Noise
- 11020608Jul 3, 2025When replacing a camshaft and parts kit (P/N 68661146xx and/or 68661147xx), it is NOT necessary to order the roller-finger followers (rocker arms) separately, as these are…
- 11019773Jun 18, 2025ADJUSTER Valve Lash Customer's complaint may include a ticking noise coming from the engine. Technician's observations can refer to spongy or stuck hydraulic lash adjusters…
- 11018451May 12, 20253.6L PSU Long Block Misfire DTC codes and/or rough idle and/or valvetrain noise. Refer to SOL # S2509000004. It is also important to confirm that the vehicle being repaired has…
- 11016107Apr 1, 2025Engine Rattle Noise
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 21% |
| 2023 | 5 | 16% |
| 2022 | 10 | 17% |
| 2021 | 22 | 11% |
| 2020 | 7 | 13% |
| 2019 | 25 | 17% |
| 2018 | 27 | 12% |
| 2017 | 28 | 13% |
| 2016 | 16 | 10% |
| 2015 | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 | 74 | 9% |
| 2013 | 116 | 18% |
| 2012 | 141 | 22% |
| 2011 | 180 | 23% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 48 | 6% |
| 2005 | 113 | 7% |
| 2004 | 326 | 29% |
| 2003 | 12 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 2% |
| 2000 | 29 | 3% |
| 1999 | 31 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Durango
53 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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