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2019 Dodge Charger Pursuit
Common Problems

Ranked from 47 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

6 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Airbag recall repair not completed

    20complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Multiple reports of delayed or unavailable parts for the airbag recall, posing a safety risk.

  2. 2

    Electrical System Issues

    10complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Multiple reports of electrical system malfunctions including headlight connectors melting and causing fires, and instrument clusters failing to display information.

  3. 3

    Headlights not functioning properly

    7complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Issues with headlights, including dimming and inoperability, affecting nighttime visibility.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.52 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Air Bag Deployment Failures

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Multiple reports of air bags failing to deploy during collisions, leading to serious injuries and vehicle damage.

  5. 5

    Steering System Malfunctions

    5complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Reports of steering issues such as difficulty steering, swaying, and noises when backing up, often requiring repairs.

  6. 6

    Fuel odor in vehicle

    2complaints
    Low severityFuel system

    Reports of an abnormal fuel smell inside the vehicle, potentially indicating a health hazard.

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.