2016 Dodge Durango Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Dodge Durango, 3% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Went out to get something out of the car that has been parked in the driveway for a couple of days, after a rain event and noticed liftgate track lights gets water inside eventually causing an electrical short in the red LED's it's a whole assembly which includes license plate lights & backup camera, the part is expensive and warranty for this type of part is up to 36,000 miles. Also there is a squeaking noise with the suspension while in motion when you go down or up on a sloped area (etc. Turning in or out of a gas station entrance) dealers cant figure out why. …”
NHTSA complaint #11184797, filed 2019-03, 35,500 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. While driving 10 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling noise in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the load leveling shocks needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the remedy part was on a national back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 600. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10903737, filed 2016-09, 600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10181564Sep 17, 2020(Revision A) Clunk Noise From Rear Suspension
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13% |
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 18 | 2% |
| 2003 | 91 | 27% |
| 2002 | 144 | 34% |
| 2001 | 265 | 40% |
| 2000 | 507 | 47% |
| 1999 | 1,102 | 56% |
| 1998 | 540 | 56% |
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 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
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.
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