- The problem
- The front rail extension may experience fatigue cracking near the area where the power steering gear attaches to the frame. If the crack progresses through most or all of the rail section, steering system free play accompanied by metallic rattle noise will be experienced.
- The fix
- Affected vehicles will be weld repaired and a reinforcement rod will be installed over the cracked area.
Vehicle safety record
1971 Dodge CB400 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1971 Dodge CB400 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1980 for the frame and members.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical CB400 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1971 Dodge CB400 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1971 Dodge CB400 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 CB400: every year compared
All CB400 years1971 Dodge CB400 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Dodge CB400 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1971 Dodge Dodge | 1 | 3 | F | 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 1971 Dodge CB400
Does the 1971 Dodge CB400 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1971 Dodge CB400: frame and members (March 1980). 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 1971 Dodge CB400 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1971 Dodge CB400 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Dodge CB400 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.
What should I do if my 1971 Dodge CB400 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