- 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
1983 Dodge 400 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Dodge 400 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in March 1989 for the lower arm.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough 400 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Dodge 400 recalls 5
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
- Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect rear wheel brake tubes and reroute to ensure proper tube to pivot bracket clearance. Any damaged tubes will also be replaced.
- The problem
- Hydraulic brake tubing routed to the left rear wheel brake system may have been bent out of shape during assembly and could chafe against the exhaust system hanger bolt.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and relocate tube, if necessary. A retaining clip will be installed to ensure adequate clearance for the tubing; any damaged tubes will also be replaced.
- The problem
- The travel computer system wiring, on the involved vehicles, may be improperly connected. This condition can cause damage to internal components.
- The fix
- The wiring will be reconnected to ensure proper functioning of ignition system..
- The problem
- On the involved vehicles, improper routing of the hydraulic brake tube could cause it to chafe against the park brake cables. Eventually, the brake tube may fail and brake fluid leakage may occur.
- The fix
- Dealer will reroute the hydraulic brake tube, if necessary, without charge to owner.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Dodge 400 | 0 | 5 | - | |
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Questions about the 1983 Dodge 400
Does the 1983 Dodge 400 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1983 Dodge 400: lower arm (March 1989); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (June 1983); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (December 1982); electrical (September 1982) and more. 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 1983 Dodge 400 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1983 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