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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
31Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE DODGE CHARGER PURSUIT

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.

VERDICT

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.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

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

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

31 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

2reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsAir Bags 13Unknown Or Other 5Power Train 5Engine 3Visibility 2Exterior Lighting 2

Other Charger Pursuit years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Dodge Charger Pursuit 2021. Methodology · Disclosure