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1987 Dodge 600 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1987 Dodge 600 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the seats & seat belts (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2008 for the suspension. For comparison, the 1986 has 6 and the 1988 has 0.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical 600 year, for its age

#86 most complained-about 1987 vehicle

Complaints
6
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1987 Dodge 600 problems

Share of all 6 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.

1987 Dodge 600 recalls 2

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

Suspension

08E0330006,903 vehicles affected

The problem
Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. These parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
The risk
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.

Fuel system

88V105000580,000 vehicles affected

The problem
Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire.
The fix
Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.

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6 complaints about the 1987 Dodge 600

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Seats & seat belts

While driving experienced false latching when center lap belt detaches and comes undone. *Ak

Filed Seat beltsNHTSA 809870
Seats & seat belts

Driver's and passenger's front plastic covering over female portion of shoulder/lap belt is cracked, also, center front lap belt comes undone while driving, not fixed. *Ak

Filed Seat beltsNHTSA 809869
Engine & cooling

CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 510473
Transmission & drivetrain

Transmission engages harshly due to out of specification rear clutch disc. *Dsh

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 487696
Engine & cooling

Vehicle stalls out, replace map sensor at least 18 times. Tt

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 968014
Fuel system

Fuel tank ; leaks because of rust gas leak by the exhaust system. Tt

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 958133

Dodge 600: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19901000BrakesA
19880100-A
19876200Engine & coolingC
19866410Wheels & tiresD
19852500Engine & coolingD
19843200Body, doors & structureB
19830500-C
All 600 years

1987 Dodge 600 vs rivals

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Questions about the 1987 Dodge 600

Does the 1987 Dodge 600 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1987 Dodge 600: suspension (April 2008); fuel system, gasoline (July 1988). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Dodge 600?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), seats & seat belts (2), fuel system (1).

How many complaints has the 1987 Dodge 600 had?

6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 3, 1995 and the latest on March 11, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1987 Dodge 600 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 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.

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What should I do if my 1987 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

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