- The problem
- Condensate water may accumulate in the air conditioning blower housing; there is a high probability that this water will cause the blower motor to fail. Blower motor failure would disable the air condtioning unit and there would be no way to defrost or defog the windshield.
- The fix
- Dealer will drill a 1/4 inch drain hole in the bottom of the air conditioning blower housing to prevent water accumulation, without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Dodge CB400 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Dodge CB400 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 1979 for the air conditioner.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical CB400 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Dodge CB400 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
- Incorrect steering linkage components may have been installed on the involved vehicles. These vehicles were assembled with light duty steering linkage tie rod and center link assemblies in place of the specified heavy duty components. These light duty components are not compatible for attachment to the heavy duty knuckle arms, resulting in an inflexible (no ball joint movement) attachment of the tie rod to knuckle arm. This could, eventually, result in fatigue failure of that attachment on one of the components.
- The fix
- The steering linkage system tie rods and center link will be inspected and, if necessary, light duty components will be replaced with heavy duty components at no cost to owner.
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No complaints about the 1979 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 years1979 Dodge CB400 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Dodge CB400 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1979 Dodge B300 | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1979 Dodge F40 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1979 Dodge M Series-Mobilhome | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1979 Dodge Dodge | 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 1979 Dodge CB400
Does the 1979 Dodge CB400 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1979 Dodge CB400: air conditioner (July 1979); linkages (February 1979). 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 1979 Dodge CB400 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Dodge CB400 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1979 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