1984 DODGE ARIES

2 recalls, 2 complaints - 1 TSBs

08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
6,903 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
84V147000 Nov 21, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
Remedy
THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.
340,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Mar 11, 2002
Incident date: Dec 31, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jun 27, 1997
THREE HOLES IN FRONT WINDSHIELD.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 DODGE ARIES

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 21.0 26.0 23.0 Regular $2,700
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd 23.0 29.0 25.0 Regular $2,500
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 21.0 30.0 24.0 Regular $2,600
2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 18.0 22.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 20.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd 21.0 27.0 24.0 Regular $2,600
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd 21.0 31.0 25.0 Regular $2,500
2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 18.0 20.0 19.0 Regular $3,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 DODGE ARIES

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1981
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

DODGE ARIES - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1989 2 13 View
1988 1 13 View
1987 1 20 View
1986 2 4 View
1985 2 2 View
1984 (current) 2 2
1983 4 3 View
1982 4 4 View
1981 4 2 View

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