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2016 Dodge Durango engine problems

16 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 36,000.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
10%
typical mileage
36,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Dodge Durango engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Dodge Durango engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 10Check engine light 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2016 Dodge Durango owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 29, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Vehicle is going into park while driving, when it does that I have to come to a stop and restart the vehicle. I almost got into an accident and I’m scared for my life driving this. The dealership charged me to change the alternator, the batteries and I still have the same issue.

Filed Jun 23, 2023 · Engine · NV

Oil leak from top of the engine, Vehicle has being well maintained barely has 61,000 miles, well taken care of, oil leak from top of the engine, theres more people having this issue, possible cause: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdKLx_INOAY or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm5yuuv5KeI theres alot of issues with this leaks and is expensive repair. i was doing my monthly check up and i found this oil leak. did some research and theres other vehicles with the same Engine size 3.6 wit the same issue.

Filed May 18, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · IN

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 every couple trips

Filed Feb 4, 2023 · Engine · FL

Engine cranks for a long time before starting

Filed Jan 8, 2023 · Engine · CA

Component or system failed or malfunctioned: The engine It appears there is a common problem with the 3.6L V6 F DOHC 24V engines in the Dodge and/or Chrysler auto line. The problem is a misfire in cylinder #2. Which causes the car to shake when idling or stall when driving. This problem leads to very expensive repairs which requires a new engine. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer and a independent service center. The warning prior to a failure. Is the illumination of the check engine light and the engine code P0302.

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · MI · fire

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.

Filed Feb 8, 2022 · Engine · 124,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that he discovered an oil leak in the engine after the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective vapor canister purge valve and valve cover gasket. The vehicle was repaired; however, the oil leak failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where the vehicle was then diagnosed with a defective motor mount; the service mechanic suggested both motor mounts be replaced. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2021 · Driver assistance, Engine · FL

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.

Filed Aug 18, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · PA

Very common cylinder 2 misfire. Replaced all spark plugs and the cylinder two ignition coil. Replaced upper and lower intake gasket seals, replaced the fuel injector. Still having issues with misfire. Wiring is all correct - pumps and valves are right. It must be a broken head and this is a known issue with previous years of Chrysler engines that have had recalls. This is an expensive fix and dangerous if not fixed. It is not fair to the consumer that Chrysler has still yet to fix such issues after prior years have been recalled, and yet they don’t recall the 2016 pentastar 3.6L. I am requesting this be looked into and recalled for I am one of many who are encountering this serious issue that will inevitably cause wrecks.

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Alternator has a major malfunction causing a all systems failure. After going to multiple certified dodge mechanics this issue is still unresolved.

Questions about the 2016 Dodge Durango engine

Does the 2016 Dodge Durango have engine problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Dodge Durango, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2016 Dodge Durango engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 36,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Dodge Durango engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

Other 2016 Dodge Durango problems

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