1982 DODGE ARIES
4 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 TSBs
89V052000 Mar 29, 1989
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.
Consequence
CONTROL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, ADVERSELYAFFECTING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.
82V063000 Jun 15, 1982
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BAY BE EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING AN EXCESS OF WATER.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE FLUID WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
82V055000 May 27, 1982
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
CLAMP BOLTS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THESE BOLTS MAY BREAK THROUGH, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINT STUD CLAMP BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
81V111000 Sep 22, 1981
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
Remedy
THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: May 10, 1996
CARBURETOR COIL FAILED. *DH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
GAS TANK FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: May 10, 1996
GAS LINE FAILED.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Feb 8, 1995
K FRAME IS RUSTED, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERING. *SKD
Technical Service Bulletins, 1982 DODGE ARIES
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
14-48-84
Dec 1, 1984
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ENGINE SAG/POOR PERFORMANCE AFTER HOT RESTART DUE TO FUEL FOAMING- PROCEDUR ES AND
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE ARIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP82011
Opened: Jun 10, 1982 , Closed: Dec 3, 1982
HIGH PRESSURE AC HOSE RUPTURED
HIGH PRESSURE AC HOSE RUPTURED
DODGE ARIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE ARIES across all model years (1981, 1989).
22
Total Recalls
64
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths