2016 Dodge Durango — 3.6L

The 2016 Durango sits near the low‑point of the generation’s complaint curve, with only 159 complaints versus peaks of over 2,000 in the early 2000s and a gradual decline to the teens‑level figures seen after 2020. Its recall count (3) and investigations (2) are also among the lowest in the dataset, trailing the higher‑recall years of 2014‑2015 (11 recalls each) and matching the modest 2‑5 recall range that dominates the later model years. While the number of Technical Service Bulletins remains relatively high (302), this follows the upward trend that began in 2014 and reflects manufacturers’ proactive issue documentation rather than a spike in serious defects. The top complaint areas—Exterior Lighting (40) and Power Train (20)—are modest in absolute terms, and crash‑related complaints (23) are low compared with earlier spikes, suggesting no systemic safety concern for 2016. Overall, 2016 appears to be a comparatively clean year within the Durango line, making it a reasonable choice for a used purchase.