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Dodge Durango Pursuit Safety
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.
The absence of crash-test ratings for the Dodge Durango Pursuit from 2021 through 2025 leaves a significant gap in its safety profile. As a pursuit-rated vehicle not subjected to NHTSA's standard consumer crash tests, it has no star ratings or Safety Index score to anchor an assessment of its structural safety. This is a common occurrence for law enforcement specific models, but it precludes direct comparison to other SUVs. Despite the lack of crash-test data, other metrics provide insight. The model has accumulated 254 owner complaints across those model years. Included in this total are 10 reported crashes, 4 fire-related allegations, and 3 injury reports. These are unverified claims submitted to NHTSA; however, the number of complaints is notable for a vehicle produced in lower volumes for fleet use. Furthermore, six recalls have been issued for this model within the specified years. These figures, particularly the fire-related complaints and the recall count, indicate that a thorough review of the vehicle's history and a pre-purchase inspection are essential for any prospective owner.
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.