MODEL
Dodge Durango Pursuit
NHTSA safety across every Dodge Durango Pursuit model year we cover.
Across the 6 model years of the Dodge Durango Pursuit we cover (2021 to 2026), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 6 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Dodge Durango Pursuit is a law-enforcement-spec three-row SUV derived from the civilian Durango, built specifically for police fleet use. Aimed squarely at municipal and state agencies that need a body-on-frame-alternative with V8 muscle and SUV utility, it occupies a niche corner of the full-size pursuit-rated SUV segment. Civilian shoppers rarely encounter it on dealer lots, but used examples do surface on the secondary market.
From a safety data standpoint, the Dodge Durango Pursuit presents a picture that requires careful reading. NHTSA has not subjected this pursuit-rated variant to its standard consumer crash-test battery in any model year from 2021 through 2025, meaning there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to anchor a structural safety assessment. That absence is not unusual for a law-enforcement-only vehicle, but it leaves a real gap for any civilian buyer considering a used example. What the data does show is six recalls across the covered model years, a figure that warrants attention for a fleet vehicle that may have seen hard use before reaching the private market. Owner complaints total 254 across those years, with 10 reported crashes, 4 fire-related allegations, and 3 injury reports embedded in that count. These are unverified allegations filed with NHTSA, not confirmed incidents, but the fire-related complaints in particular deserve scrutiny before purchase. The 254-complaint volume is meaningful for a vehicle sold in relatively low fleet quantities compared to mainstream consumer SUVs. Bottom line: without crash-test data, buyers cannot benchmark structural protection against segment peers. The recall and complaint record signals that pre-purchase recall verification and a thorough inspection history review are not optional steps here, they are essential ones.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally note that the Durango Pursuit carries over the civilian Durango's broad-shouldered road presence and V8 powertrain character, offering confident straight-line performance and reasonable interior space. Most assessments acknowledge the police-spec calibration affects ride tuning and that materials and refinement reflect fleet-grade priorities rather than consumer-market polish.
- No NHTSA crash-test ratings exist for the Durango Pursuit in the 2021-2025 model years, so there is no star-rating data to compare against competing SUVs when evaluating structural protection.
- Six recalls have been issued across the covered model years. Any used example should be checked immediately against NHTSA's recall database by VIN to confirm all open recalls have been remedied.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA include 4 fire-related allegations out of 254 total reports. While these are unverified, the fire complaint rate is a specific red flag that warrants a thorough inspection of the engine bay, wiring, and fuel system on any used unit.
- This vehicle is sold as a law-enforcement fleet product, meaning used market examples may carry high-stress service histories. Buyers should request full fleet maintenance records and factor in the potential for pursuit-level mechanical wear when assessing safety condition.
Most-recalled year on record: 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit with 6 recalls.