1985 DODGE CHARGER
3 recalls, 13 complaints
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.
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.
84V116000 Sep 24, 1984
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Defect Description
AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE MAY ALLOW AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE (EXCESSIVE FUEL) IN THE ENGINE DURING DECELERATION. THE MIXTURE OF AIR AND EXCESSIVE FUEL CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE STOPPING, COASTING, OR TURNING.
Remedy
ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE CORRECTED BY REMOVING THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE AND INSTALLING A VACUUM LINE CONNECTOR IN ITS PLACE.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nov 29, 1995
Incident date: Jul 19, 1995
THE VEHICLE HAD A FIRE AND BURNED EVERYTHING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TT WIRING CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED ALL PLASTIC AND RUBBER PARTS ON MOTOR , CONSUMER STATES IT HAD FILLED WITH SMOKE ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *SLC
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
TAIL LIGHT BROKE FROM BEING PUSHED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
WATER LEAKS THROUGH WINDSHIELD ONTO COMPUTER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
PROBLEM WITH STARTER WIRING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
ALTERNATOR REPLACED FIVE TIMES.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
THERMOSTAT FAILURE.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
PROBLEM WITH STEERING GEAR BOX.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
BRAKE FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
RIGHT FRONT AXLE REPLACED TWICE. *AW
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Aug 22, 1995
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 DODGE CHARGER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 33.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,650 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,650 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 36.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 33.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE CHARGER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE14022
Opened: Jul 22, 2014 , Closed: Nov 6, 2014
Alternator failure
On July 22, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-022 to investigate 14 complaints (VOQs) alleging incidents of alternator failure resulting in engine stall while driving in model year (MY) 2011 through 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles.The MY 2011 through 2012 Dodge Charger vehicles... Read more
PE08052
Opened: Sep 2, 2008 , Closed: Nov 10, 2008
PRNDL MISALIGNMENT
IN A NOVEMBER 5, 2008 LETTER, CHRYSLER SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT DESCRIBING A DEFECT CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN PRNDL MISALIGNMENT (I.E., INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION) IN APPROXIMATELY 20,300 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2006 THROUGH 2009 DODGE CHARGER AND MAGNUM POLICE VEHICLES BUILT FROM MAY 17, 2... Read more
PE91076
Opened: May 23, 1991 , Closed: Aug 10, 1991
FUEL RESERVOIR LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE91028
Opened: Jan 7, 1991 , Closed: Apr 17, 1991
REAR SUSPENSION SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
DODGE CHARGER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE CHARGER across all model years (1966, 2025).
157
Total Recalls
8,211
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
355
Reported Crashes
316
Reported Fires
10
Reported Deaths
DODGE CHARGER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2025 | 2 | 43 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 46 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 19 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 40 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 74 | View |
| 2019 | 5 | 161 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 167 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 194 | View |
| 2016 | 6 | 264 | View |
| 2015 | 8 | 197 | View |
| 2014 | 10 | 529 | View |
| 2013 | 8 | 489 | View |
| 2012 | 14 | 957 | View |
| 2011 | 11 | 1,037 | View |
| 2010 | 6 | 303 | View |
| 2009 | 6 | 229 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 835 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 678 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 1,904 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1985 (current) | 3 | 13 | |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1968 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 | View |