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2013 Dodge Charger Pursuit
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
358 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Electrical system problems dominate (46% of complaints, typically reported near 50k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Complaint reports have faded. Early issues appear resolved or aged out.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
NHTSA crash-tested this model year but didn’t publish an overall star rating for it.
2 open NHTSA defect investigations on file for this model year, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2013 Dodge Charger Pursuit, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Airbags (40) · Steering (30)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Electrical system
46%166 complaints · typically near 50k mi · 2 in the last 2 years
“The abs module lights came on and is not functioning properly. I contacted the dealership and the part has been on back order for years. The abs light, traction, and b…”
Engine
14%50 complaints · typically near 59k mi · 1 in the last 2 years
“There’s a recall on 11 part on my vehicle”
Transmission & drivetrain
13%48 complaints · typically near 58k mi
“Power train, transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the…”
Airbags
11%40 complaints
“There’s a recall on 11 part on my vehicle”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.