Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 -19 City / 22 -27 HWY
Horsepower
290 -360
Seats
5 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Katie W
Everything is very slick.
I have had very few problems with my Durango. I have 75,000 miles on it and I have only had to complete basic maintenance. It is extremely comfortable seating and a great size. The touch screen is not sensitive enough. I use the steering wheel controls the most which are really nice.
accountCircle Jean-Marie J
Great SUV a little bit country, little bit rock' N roll.
I love this SUV. The ride is comfortable and it has held up on the country roads. There is plenty of space for car seats and all the extras needed to tote a family of 4 all around! I have not had any mechanical issues with this vehicle, I keep a regular maintenance schedule. This vehicle does frequent dirt roads and freeways.
accountCircle Leah H
It is super reliable and family-friendly - we are pleased with our purchase.
We got our car because we had another kid and needed a third row. Other cars didn't have captain's chairs in the second row. This car did and so it went to the top of our list. I love our car!
accountCircle Paul G
The best on the road, and just keeps getting better.
Dodge is one of the best and most durable vehicles made, the interior is very nice and comfortable does not have any wind noise like most cars do and it's very fun to drive, the motor has a lot of power and at the same time has the best mph of any other vehicle, also has a lot of legroom in the back seats which is hard to find in a SUV.
accountCircle Michelle G
I can't see the end of the hood no matter how much I adjust the seat.
Large blind spots in the rear. Miles to empty says "low" when it gets under 45.
accountCircle Shana E
It has lots of space and room for a comfortable ride.
I love the smooth ride just wish I had a hitch.
accountCircle Sonali D
The ideal spacious vehicle.
My vehicle has pretty much all of the features I wanted in a car- it can connect to your phone via Bluetooth, has a pretty good GPS, has hands-free calling, so you do not have to pick up your phone to make a call or answer. Decline one. The fuel efficiency is also good, and it is very spacious,
accountCircle Teri P
Ample interior space for passengers and cargo.
I have owned my Durango for 4 years now. I keep my oil changed and tires rotated very regularly. I take my car in for service suggested and I have not had any problems with my car. I have had a couple of recalls that were quickly taken care of and no other issues. It rides smoothly and gets good gas mileage. I love the size of the interior. I can easily and comfortably fit 6 adults and still have room for cargo in the back.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jamie S
Silver dodge Durango with third row seating.
3rd row seating. Touch screen with GPS. Heating seating for driver and pass twitch headed steering wheel. Dual ac for front and access for ac to the back. Throw row seats fold up for maximum storage. Drive assist for when in reverse. Bluetooth capabilities as well as USB access.
accountCircle Amy M
It is a comfortable ride and cost of ownership is lower.
I hate the automatic engine shut off system. There has been a ton of recalls on it. I do not like much about the vehicle actually.
accountCircle Jason B
Not a happy camper, do not recommend
The system makes no sense and is subpar to Ford and Chevy. The alarm randomly goes off, and the Bluetooth is sketchy.
accountCircle kennedy W
It is dark grey. Kinda long and sort of appealing.
The car is a good family car. I would choose this car over a minivan. It is great in the road and road trips. It is had like 1 recall and I got it all fixed. It has good mileage and it does not take a lot of money for gas. It is about average. This is my third Durango I have owned.
accountCircle Amanda D
Great investment, perfect buy.
Very reliable car. However not that fuel efficient. It is a smooth riding car. Great for road trips because it is spacious. It is a 7 seating car and has a lot of trunk space. Would definitely buy a dodge again. It allows me to connect my phone to it so I can do hands free driving.
accountCircle Augusta F
The steering wheel is customer I have a metal chain welded around it.
The power steering goes out too fast I've repaired multiple issues with the brake lines but above all that when it's in prime conditions it is a smooth and beautiful ride nice to show off as well. I get good mileage and it could stop on a dime (as long as I don't have another issue with the break line.
accountCircle Karina O
Do not dodge a dodge, trust me.
It is very comfortable, and fits an average sized family. The brakes are a bit sensitive, but overall it is a good car. Gets good mileage, and has a back up camera for those who have troubles backing up! You can connect your phone through Bluetooth for music or phone calls.
accountCircle Vanessa V
I is a hood vehicle and it is a pretty reliable vehicle.
It has a good performance but the lights always need to be replaced. I changed all of the lights on the vehicle multiple times and the last time was a few days ago. The front rt blinker went out so I changed it then the next day the front left blinker went out so I changed that. Other th.

Dodge Durango Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SXT
290 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Special Service
290-360 HP 17-21 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
295 HP 22 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Citadel
295 HP 22 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Citadel Anodized Platinum
295-360 HP 17-21 MPG 6-7 Seats
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R/T
360 HP 17 MPG 6-7 Seats
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2016 Dodge Durango Owner Reviews

4.59
193 Reviews
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5 stars 67%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Alvin S on June 23, 2021
My roomy, efficient, amazing dodge Durango.
Dodge is a wonderful car to drive. Very easy to drive. My car has 3 rows and you can bull down the last 2 rows for carrying big items or multiple items. Car is very reliable and very comfortable. I have taken this car on road trips and it is surprisingly gas efficient on the highways. I didn't need to fill up the car for my trip to New York.
accountCircle Bernie S on June 18, 2021
Perfect car for moms that still likes the power of a sports car.
I love my car. It is the perfect car for a mom of 3. The children and car seats fit great and everyone is comfortable. The car also feels stylish and sporty for those hesitant to go for the minivan. It is the perfect mom mobile for a mom who still wants to look and feel good driving her children around. It also very good mechanically and we've never had a problem. It drives and handles great.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Yleanna V.

Drives nice. It fits the needs of my growing family. It is a nice family SUV for a growing family. The third row seating comes in handy. The look of the SUV is sleek and so is the anterior. It is a compact SUV but does not feel cramped.

likeFilled Sara F.

The Dodge Durango seats seven people. It also has two engines that switch every time the car stops, which extends the life of the car. It has good gas mileage and still looks practically new, although we've had it for over three years.

likeFilled Jose A.

This car has plenty of space for stuff. Plenty of legroom and very comfortable seats. The car gets decent gas mileage to go along. Another pro would be how easily the car cools down. This is important since we live in Arizona.

likeFilled Michael C.

I would have to say gas is a factor on this vehicle it consume a lot. If you are looking to save on gas mileage this vehicle would not work. It does work great in the snow and holding your family in it.

likeFilled Nicole H.

The auto start. The bucket seats for the second row. The blind spot detectors. Temperature controls for passenger and driver. 0-60 in less than 8 seconds. Good highway gas mileage. Rear seats fold down for a good amount of storage. Fits 6 adults very comfortably. Cooling seats.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Yleanna V.

I wished it had captain seats to easily access the third row. The tech in the vehicle needs to be updated. Automatic starter would also be a nice feature. Another feature that would be nice is a button to be able to close the back door without having to force close it.

dislikeFilled Sara F.

There are not many cons to the car other than the heating and air conditioner. The heating and air conditioning barely works unless the car is constantly moving, and even still takes a very long time to heat up or cool down in summer or winter.

dislikeFilled Jose A.

Although I couldn't think of many cons, one would be that sometimes the controls of the car are kind of hard to use. Another would be how difficult it is to turn the wheel. Even though it is a big car I'd expect it to control more.

dislikeFilled Michael C.

I would have to say the gas is one of the biggest. I also say it is hard to turn on sharp corners so taking wide turns. The electric also sometimes cause issue and it does get cozy. Also the seat are uncomfortable.

dislikeFilled Nicole H.

When you warm up the car in the winter, the defroster does not turn on in the front window so the front window still has ice on it. The key fob do not always unlock your car when you're standing by the car, sometimes you need to push the button which was a selling point for us and a young child.

Ranks #4 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2016 Dodge Durango has an average owner rating of 4.59 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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4.67
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4.66
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4.65
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4.59

Ranks #1 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Dodge Durango has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #1 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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27 MPG
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23 MPG
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22 MPG

Is The 2016 Dodge Durango A Good Car?

Yes it is pretty good. Very large and comfortable ride. The gas mileage is okay. Could be better but compatible for SUV' s of that same size.
Ashley M.
Yes, the Dodge Durango is a very nice car. It drives well and has a powerful engine. The interior is spacious. The exterior style is sleek.
Megan S.
I love my Durango! Great amount of space and very reliable. I love the color and the design. It has third row that is great for my three children.
Rachel A.
Yes, it has four wheel drive, three rows, a nice size truck, a hellcat engine, sunroof, good miles per gallon
Kelly M.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Dodge Durango?

It is pretty reliable. Right now I am having a check engine light problem and the start/stop engine feature keeps turning itself off while I am driving which impacts the gas mileage.
Ashley M.
I have not had any issues with the Durango other than a USB socket that didn't work when I picked up the car. Other than that the car has been dependable.
Julie P.
It is a very reliable vehicle. I have had no problems so far. It runs great and I feel safe while driving it.
Walker K.
Yes, the only problems I have is regular one, like oil change, tire change, brake change, windshield wiper fluid
David N.

Is The 2016 Dodge Durango A Good Value?

It is pretty expensive for the entire package I got. But I would say it is a good value. The features are very nice and up to date.
Ashley M.
Like everything else, you get what you pay for. I picked the R/T version which was top of the line and a little expensive.
Abby M.
I bought my Durango used and it was 26,000. I traded in my other vehicle so I only financed $19,000.
De Anna M.

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2016 Dodge Durango: What is the oil type and capacity?

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