2016 Dodge Durango
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE VEHICLE NOSEDIVED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED BACK. THE CONTACT'S WIFE SUSTAINED THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO THE RIGHT SIDE AND BACK. THE CONTACT'S SON SUSTAINED A WHIPLASH. EVERYONE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE POLICE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO AN UNKNOWN LOT. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CONTACTED, SENT OUT AN ADJUSTER, AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.*DT*JB
The back axel on the driver side snapped while going 75 down the highway. Causing major damage and totally the car.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK, IT ROLLED BACK AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES WHILE RUNNING AFTER THE VEHICLE AND BRUISED BOTH KNEES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TRINITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1550 W SPRINGFIELD RD, TAYLORVILLE, IL 62568, (217) 824-3377) WHERE THE SHIFT KNOB WAS UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED ROLLED BACKWARDS AND KNOCKED ME DOWN AND ROLLED OVER ME AND CAUSED A BROKEN ARM, 3 BROKEN RIBS AND A BAD BRUISE THAT NEEDED SURGERY AFTER IT DIDN'T DISSOLVE LIKE IT'S SUPPOSE TO.
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, ENGINE RUNNING, WHILE OWNER WAS PUMPING GAS AT THE STATION. WITH THE DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR, HE WAS STANDING OUTSIDE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND NOT MOVING FOR THE SEVERAL MINUTES WHILE PUMPING GAS. THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF, DRAGGED OWNER BY THE OPEN DOOR UNDER THE VEHICLE AND RAN HIS LEG OVER. CONTINUED MOVING UNTIL IT HIT A POLE. OWNER WAS HOSPITALIZED. *TR
A FEW WEEKS AGO WE HAD A CAR ACCIDENT, IT WAS A FRONT IMPACT BETWEEN 40 AND 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS BUT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM DIDN'T DEPLOY WITH THE IMPACT.
On September 4, 2026, the front passenger Active Head Restraint (AHR/headrest) in my 2016 Dodge Durango unexpectedly deployed and struck my daughter in the back of the head. The vehicle was completely stationary and parked in a parking lot after leaving her doctor’s appointment. I had started the vehicle, but we remained parked talking for approximately 1–2 minutes. There was no collision, impact, sudden stop, or other event involving the vehicle. Without any warning, we heard a very loud popping/banging sound. I initially turned toward the rear of the vehicle because I thought the noise had come from behind us. My daughter, who was seated normally in the front passenger seat, then told me that something had hit her head. I saw that the passenger head restraint had suddenly sprung open/deployed. It struck the back of her head with enough force to push her head forward. There were no warning lights, messages, or other symptoms before the deployment. The vehicle had not been struck or moved when the deployment occurred. The head restraint remains in the deployed position and has not been reset or repaired. I photographed it immediately after the incident, and the vehicle/component is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a Dodge dealer, manufacturer, insurance representative, police, or independent repair facility. This unexpected deployment put my daughter’s safety at risk because a safety restraint designed to protect an occupant during a collision instead deployed without a collision and physically struck her head. I am concerned about the potential for head or neck injury and about this occurring unexpectedly to other occupants.
On August 6, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., I was driving my 2016 Dodge Durango northbound to work at approximately 60 mph. It was dark and the roadway was slightly wet from overnight rain. While traveling in the left lane under normal driving conditions, I suddenly heard a loud pop and the driver’s Active Head Restraint/headrest sprung forward, striking me hard in the back of the head. The impact caused my head to be thrown forward and caused me to swerve. I immediately pulled over to determine what had happened. After exiting the vehicle, I discovered that the driver’s headrest had sprung open and forward. There had been no collision or other impact immediately before the headrest deployed. I continued to work after the incident and developed a mild headache. Later that day, I began experiencing soreness in my neck. The unexpected deployment occurred without warning while I was traveling approximately 60 mph and created a serious safety concern because the impact caused me to swerve while driving. I have photographs documenting the condition of the headrest immediately following the incident.
The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while her daughter was taking out an item from the trunk, the rear liftgate inadvertently closed on her back. The contact stated that her daughter's back was badly injured. The contact stated that her daughter was taken to the hospital and was informed that she needed to see an orthopedic surgeon. The vehicle had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or a local dealer for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
THE EDGE OF THE TAILLIGHTS WHEN THE BACK HATCH IS OPEN ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THEY ARE SHARP AND I HAVE SEVERELY CUT MYSELF MULTIPLE TIMES
WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY, THE FRONT PASSENGER "ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT" DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. NO IMPACT, NO LARGE BUMP OR POTHOLE...JUST RANDOM. IT HIT MY WIFE IN THE HEAD/NECK.
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.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that his daughter was in the passenger seat when she activated the push start button and the vehicle rolled backward while in the park position. The contact's daughter got out of the vehicle midway while it was rolling backward and sustained scrapes to her knees and elbows. The vehicle crashed into the neighbor's garage door. The rear windshield was shattered, and the rear fender and liftgate were damaged. No medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that they would reach out in 4 days. The failure mileage was 77,800.
THE TRUCK EXCELS WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT WHERE YOU MUST BREAK AGAIN.THE TRUCK THE EMERGENCY BREAK FORWARD AND REAR HAS ACTIVATED WHILE IN MOTION. I TOOK THIS TRUCK TO MEINEKA CAR CARE IN JOLIET IL FOR A TIRE AND BREAKS TO BE LOOKED AT WHILE THEY TEST DROVE THE TRUCKTHEY INSTANTLY SAID THE TRUCK WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT TOOK OFF WHIE THE M ALSO DOING A TEST DRIVE . I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND DODGE. I WAS PULLING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE TO PULL INTO THE GARAGE AND IT JERKED HITTING TE GARAGE. TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR A WHEEL ALIGNEMENT AND COULDNT DRIVE BACK WAS TOLD TO SEND CAR TO DEALERSHIP
WHILE REVERSING TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME OFF AND CAUSING A COLLISION.
Filed by owners of this model year and unverified by NHTSA — one person’s account, not an established fact.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo engine plant. During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged, which, over time, may result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S85.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
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The airbag could rupture when activated, leading to fragmentation of the airbag parts. These small parts could be projected towards the driver/occupants, potentially causing serious or even fatal injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles
Software failure of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) can deactivate the Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Failure of the ESC system can cause a loss of vehicle's control, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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