Vehicle safety record
1971 Dodge Polara Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1971 Dodge Polara have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1971 for the vehicle speed control.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Polara year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1971 Dodge Polara 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 1971 Dodge Polara 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 Polara: every year compared
All Polara years1971 Dodge Polara vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Dodge Polara | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1971 Dodge Dodge | 1 | 3 | F | 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 1971 Dodge Polara
Does the 1971 Dodge Polara have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1971 Dodge Polara: vehicle speed control (April 1971). 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 1971 Dodge Polara had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1971 Dodge Polara a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Dodge Polara 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 1971 Dodge Polara 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