- The problem
- The steering columns on the involved vehicles may have been misassembled, resulting in the master serration for steering wheel indexing being mislocated by 180 degrees. The tie rod may have been adjusted in attempting to overcome this condition and this may have caused insufficient tie rod thread engagement to the sleeve attachment.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the lower steering shaft assembly with a correctly indexed assembly which will locate the steering wheel in the correct position. Tie rod assembly will also be inspected and adjusted to ensure proper thread engagement.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Dodge D Series Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Dodge D Series have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1977 for the column.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough D Series years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Dodge D Series 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 1978 Dodge D Series 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 D Series: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | - |
1978 Dodge D Series vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Dodge D Series | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1978 Dodge D100 | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1978 Dodge B200 | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1978 Dodge D100 Club Cab | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1978 Dodge B Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 1978 Dodge D Series
Does the 1978 Dodge D Series have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Dodge D Series: column (October 1977). 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 1978 Dodge D Series had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1978 Dodge D Series 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