- 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 Aries Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1983 Dodge Aries with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1) and the steering (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 1989 for the lower arm. For comparison, the 1982 has 2 and the 1984 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Aries year, for its age
#31 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Dodge Aries problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1983 Dodge Aries recalls 4
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
- 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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2 complaints about the 1983 Dodge Aries
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Steering wanders during shifts at highway speeds. *Dsh
FRONT CONTROL ARMS FAILED.
Dodge Aries: every year compared
All Aries years1983 Dodge Aries vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Dodge Aries | 2 | 4 | C | |
| 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 Aries
Does the 1983 Dodge Aries have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1983 Dodge Aries: lower arm (March 1989); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (June 1983); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (December 1982); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (September 1982). 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 1983 Dodge Aries?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Dodge Aries had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 15, 1995 and the latest on April 12, 1996. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Dodge Aries a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge Aries 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 Aries years have the most complaints?
1988 (11), 1989 (10), 1987 (9). See every Dodge Aries year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Dodge Aries 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