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2016 Dodge Durango Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
53about this part
Share
33%of 161 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Dodge Durango, 33% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My LED taillights keep getting water inside them causing the lights to slowly go out. This will cause a safety issue over time. Also will cause an accident. I feel that Dodge didn't do a good job at sealing the lights. By looking at the pictures you will see what I mean by the water. I have drained the water several times by removing a bolt.”

NHTSA complaint #11291639, filed 2019-12, 84,000 miles

“Water continues to enter the rear race track tail light and is not covered under warranty. Once the water fills the light the LED goes out and must be replaced for safety (has not gone out on mine yet). My lights are sealed and there is no damage to them yet there is water entering the inside of the lights. I am unable to see if the water enters the lights during motion or when stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #11071989, filed 2018-02, 21,000 miles

“Bought my Durango used on 09/27/2018 with 44,500 miles and about 20 days later noticed water in my tail light. I called the dealer and they said there is no recall on this item and I would have to pay for a new one even though water is getting into my tail light this does not sound right now 10 months later and my racetrack LED light panel stopped working this item needs recalled and Dodge should be replacing them at no charge because it's not normal for it to happen”

NHTSA complaint #11230002, filed 2019-07, 45,000 miles

“This winter we had a lot of snow. As the snow melted, water got into the tailgate light assembly. Now the bottom of the light were water has settled is out. I've noticed a lot of other Durango's. 2016 and up with the same issue. Either on one side or both like mines. When I raise the tailgate water drains out but not completely. There are no visible cracks in the tailgate backup light or damage in anyway. I was curious to see if anyone else has reported this issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11268023, filed 2019-10, 55,000 miles

“Water is pooling into the tail lights. The racetrack section of the tail light is now flickering and staying off. The replacement is over $1000. The racetrack tail light has to be replaced which includes back up camera. You should be able to purchase those components separately. I spent a lot of money for a vehicle that I believed would be dependable and not give me such bizarre issues. I don't know if the water gets in while riding down the road or while stationary”

NHTSA complaint #11081163, filed 2018-03, 51,000 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
2024214%
20231341%
20222643%
20219445%
20202341%
20194531%
20185624%
20178238%
20165333%
201519739%
201425933%
2013183%
2012193%
2011182%
200811%
2007126%
2006152%
2005111%
2004212%
20033912%
200282%
2001183%
200081%
1999241%
1998172%

Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Durango

Electrical system
40 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Durango

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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