- The problem
- Altered vehicles either do not have rear couch seat belts installed, violating federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, occupant crash protection, or have rear couch seat belts which do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
- The fix
- Missing rear couch seat belts will be installed and improper anchors will be corrected without charge.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Dodge B150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Dodge B150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 1984 for the rear / other.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical B150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Dodge B150 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
- The problem
- Ignition switches installed in the involved vehicles may have been distorted during a crimping operation which resulted in the internal plastic contact carrier of the switch cracking. Pieces of a cracked carrier may break away, permitting abnormal switch electrical contact and the potential for starter actuaton when the switch is turned to the accessory position.
- The fix
- All suspect ignition switches will be replaced without charge to owner.
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No complaints about the 1983 Dodge B150 yet
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 B150: every year compared
All B150 years1983 Dodge B150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Dodge B150 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 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 B150
Does the 1983 Dodge B150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1983 Dodge B150: rear / other (March 1984); switch (October 1982). 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 B150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1983 Dodge B150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Dodge B150 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 B150 years have the most complaints?
1999 (8), 1995 (4), 1994 (3). See every Dodge B150 year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Dodge B150 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