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Vehicle safety record
1981 Dodge Challenger Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1981 Dodge Challenger with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1980 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Challenger year, for its age
#27 most complained-about 1981 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1981 Dodge Challenger problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1981 Dodge Challenger
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Dodge Challenger. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1981 Dodge Challenger
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Dodge Challenger: every year compared
All Challenger years1981 Dodge Challenger vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1981 Chevrolet Camaro | 1 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 0 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1981 Ford Mustang | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge Ram | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge Aries | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge B150 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge B250 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge Dodge Truck | 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 1981 Dodge Challenger
Does the 1981 Dodge Challenger have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Dodge Challenger right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Dodge Challenger?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1981 Dodge Challenger had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 6, 1995 and the latest on June 6, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1981 Dodge Challenger a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge Challenger 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 Challenger years have the most complaints?
2010 (299), 2012 (253), 2011 (193). See every Dodge Challenger year compared.
What should I do if my 1981 Dodge Challenger 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