2016 Dodge Durango Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Dodge Durango, 3% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Autonomous acceleration. The vehicle without driver assist accelerated twice when pulling into parking spots. In both cases I was making a left turn into a parking spot when the acceleration commenced. Only by standing on the brake while at same time placing the vehicle in park and pressing engine off button was I able to stop vehicles forward motion. The Durango came close to ramming parked car in the space in front of the one I was pulling into. Durango had approx. 3000 miles on odometer when the 2 incidents of acceleration occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10916715, filed 2016-10, 3,000 miles“Check Engine light came on. Code states P0440 Evaporative Emission Systems. However, i looked to see if recall was issued for my vehicle and it states a recall was issued for this but not my vehicle vin number.”
NHTSA complaint #11455058, filed 2022-03“I have owned a 2013 Dodge Durango Citadel and traded it when it got to 100K because the fuel pump failed and now I own a 2016 Dodge Durango Limited and I'm currently at 99K miles and this fuel pump has failed. There needs to be a recall on the fuel pumps with the Dodge Durangos. The car will hesitate to start and malfunction while in traffic and that is dangerous to the driver and other vehicles. This can cause a crash because the vehicle will stall and not operate. The issue was confirmed by the Dodge, Jeep and Lincoln dealer with both vehicles I've owned. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592107, filed 2024-06“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, the contact was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11692509, filed 2025-10, 100,000 miles“Vehicle was parked in a public parking area. Engine off. No one in vehicle. Vehicle had a combustible event occur under the hood. Fire Department came to extinguish. Vehicle was declared a total loss. Vehicle was in excellent condition and well maintained … no prior history of issues other than routine maintenance. No recent maintenance done under hood on vehicle. No body was hurt. Thankfully. One other vehicle was damaged … plastic melted due to heat of fire on the driver side.”
NHTSA complaint #11477244, filed 2022-08Related recalls
- 16V814000Nov 10, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016…Covers: Dodge Durango 2016, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016
Related service bulletins
- 11013256Jan 30, 2025FUEL PUMP/LEVEL UNIT MODULE For vehicles with Saddle Fuel Tanks, need to determine if there are any DTCs in wiTECH. Follow Service Diagnostics published prior to making any…
- 10221685Jul 22, 2020Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of…
- 10176589May 27, 2020Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator…
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10224765Aug 29, 2017Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic and System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
- 10224702Aug 17, 2017Customer Satisfaction Notification T23 ? EGR Valve Function The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on about 415,000 of the above vehicles has software that may be operating the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 4 | 13% |
| 2022 | 8 | 13% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 8 | 6% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 16 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 22 | 4% |
| 2014 | 33 | 4% |
| 2013 | 92 | 14% |
| 2012 | 99 | 15% |
| 2011 | 135 | 17% |
| 2009 | 2 | 17% |
| 2008 | 40 | 41% |
| 2007 | 67 | 35% |
| 2006 | 551 | 65% |
| 2005 | 751 | 48% |
| 2004 | 30 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 1% |
| 1999 | 48 | 2% |
| 1998 | 15 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Durango
53 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology