- The problem
- Ignition switches installed in the involved vehicles may have been distorted during a crimping operation which resulted in the internal plastic contact carrier of the switch cracking. Pieces of a cracked carrier may break away, permitting abnormal switch electrical contact and the potential for starter actuaton when the switch is turned to the accessory position.
- The fix
- All suspect ignition switches will be replaced without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Dodge D123 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Dodge D123 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1982 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough D123 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Dodge D123 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 1983 Dodge D123 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.
1983 Dodge D123 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Dodge D123 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1983 Dodge Aries | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Dodge Dodge | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1983 Dodge Ram | 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 1983 Dodge D123
Does the 1983 Dodge D123 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1983 Dodge D123: switch (October 1982). 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 1983 Dodge D123 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1983 Dodge D123 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