NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The Dodge Charger Pursuit is a purpose-built, rear-wheel-drive law enforcement sedan derived from the civilian Charger platform. Aimed squarely at police and fleet agencies rather than private buyers, it occupies the full-size pursuit-rated vehicle segment alongside the Ford Police Interceptor and Chevrolet Tahoe PPV. Its V8 muscle and familiar sedan layout have made it a common presence in American patrol fleets from 2019 through 2023.
The 2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 57 owner complaints on file, giving it a moderate recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally acknowledge the Charger Pursuit as a capable, performance-oriented patrol platform with strong straight-line thrust and a familiar, spacious cabin that officers can work in across long shifts. Most professional assessments note that its car-based layout offers advantages in high-speed handling, though some point to the sedan body style as a packaging trade-off compared to SUV-based competitors in terms of cargo flexibility and equipment storage.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR24V198000
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Reported 2024-03-14
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD21V516000
Risk: A windshield that separates from the vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
Reported 2021-07-08
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V512000
Risk: The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
Reported 2020-08-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
57 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.