- 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 600 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Dodge 600 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in March 1989 for the lower arm.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 600 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Dodge 600 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
- The involved vehicles may be equipped with an electrical fuel filler door release which is activated through a coiled current carrying wire (a solenoid). A short in the solenoid could cause sparking at the attaching screws of the solenoid.
- The fix
- A solenoid ground wire will be installed, by the dealer, to prevent sparking of solenoid.
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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.
Dodge 600: every year compared
All 600 years1983 Dodge 600 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Dodge 600 | 0 | 5 | C | |
| 1983 Dodge Aries | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Dodge Dodge | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Dodge Ram | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1983 Dodge 600
Does the 1983 Dodge 600 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1983 Dodge 600: 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 600 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1983 Dodge 600 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge 600 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge 600 years have the most complaints?
1986 (6), 1987 (6), 1984 (3). See every Dodge 600 year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Dodge 600 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