- The problem
- Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt is used to aid in snow removal.
- The risk
- Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Dodge 400 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Dodge 400 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in March 1989 for the lower arm.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough 400 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 Dodge 400 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The brake hydraulic system bay be equipped with brake fluid containing an excess of water.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace defective brake fluid without charge to owner.
- The problem
- Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. Eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Dodge 400 | 0 | 3 | - | |
| 1982 Dodge B150 | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 1982 Dodge 400
Does the 1982 Dodge 400 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1982 Dodge 400: lower arm (March 1989); fluid (June 1982); lower ball joint (May 1982). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1982 Dodge 400 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1982 Dodge 400 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data