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1981-1989 · 9 model years
Dodge Aries Problems by year
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the Dodge Aries across 9 model years, and it has 13 recalls. The 1989 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (10). The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Aries complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Aries problems
Dodge Aries recalls 13
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
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.
Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of...
The potential for fuel leakage exists in the engine compartment at the fuel reservoir seam and its hose connections. The fuel reservoir is a silver colored can mounted to the air cleaner.
Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets.
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.
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 brake hydraulic system bay be equipped with brake fluid containing an excess of water.
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 automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.
The stop lamp switches installed on the subject vehicles may have inadequate internal switch contact pressure due to an incorrect formation of the switch contact terminals. This lack of switch contact continuity may render the (stop) brake warning lights...
Latest Aries complaints
While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer noticed that fumes were coming from underneath the vehicle. Consumer was able to pull over, and extinguish the fire. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel rail needed to be replaced.
While traveling at low speeds transmission went into neutral without warning. This nearly caused a crash. Also, the 4 bolts that held transmission in place fell out while driving. *Ak
Two of the front lower motor mounts were missing, and the other two were loose, causing the engine to vibrate. *Ak
Engine check light came on, opened hood and fire was shooting from the electrical wires near the fuel injection, vehicle burned to the ground. *Ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****761962
I had a mechanics shop replace the rack and pinion assembley and it keeps coming loose from the frame, when I go around a bend in the road the car feels like it whants to straihgten out and the steering wheel has to be turned as mucn as 45 degrees to maintain proper control. When the road straitens out the steering wheel always ends up in a different position.*Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Questions about the Dodge Aries
Which Dodge Aries years have the most problems?
Which Dodge Aries years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Dodge Aries problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (6), steering (6), acceleration & cruise control (5) most often.
How many recalls does the Dodge Aries have?
NHTSA lists 13 recalls across all Dodge Aries model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data