NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 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 2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file, giving it a light 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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
31 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.