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Vehicle safety record
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1973 Dodge D100 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 1972 for the latch. For comparison, the 1972 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical D100 year, for its age
#4 most complained-about 1973 vehicle
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
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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Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Fuel tank located in cab behind the seat. Fumes are very strong even though I have the gaskets replaced.*Ak
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1973 Dodge D100: latch (December 1972); labels (December 1972). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 7, 2001 and the latest on February 7, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge D100 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.
1988 (3), 1973 (1), 1978 (1). See every Dodge D100 year compared.
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
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