Dodge 600 1985
Model 600 made in 1985 by Dodge got 5 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: power train, seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats and suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 2.6l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/23/21 | 22/30/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/26/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/23/21 | 22/29/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 3 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/23/21 | 22/30/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 5 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/26/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 5 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/23/21 | 22/29/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/25/23 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 816 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 22/30/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/23/22 | 23/29/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 3 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 22/30/25 | Premium | $ 964 | 5 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/25/24 | 25/33/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 5 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/23/22 | 23/29/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 5 | 84 813 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V105000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1984 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 580000 | 11/15/1988 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/1988 | 07/18/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage couldresult in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.2l turbo charged engine. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V010000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/01/1984 to 01/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 53000 | 02/09/1985 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/01/1985 | 02/15/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An engine compartment fuel hose routed to the fuel system pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened hose clamp. consequence of defect: the fuel hose could leak and result in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reposition and tighten to the proper torque level of the fuel hose clamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.2 liter turbo engine. system: fuel hose. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V011000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1984 to 07/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 60000 | 06/06/1989 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/31/1989 | 02/06/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Drivers seat frame may experience fatigue failure at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in some forward, backward or lateralmovement of seat, creating a potential for loss of control of the vehiclewhich could result in an accident | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace drivers seat frame with a strenghtened version; also, reinforce power adjuster front crossmember to increase rigidity of seat attachment system. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seatsvehicle description: passenger cars equipped with power adjusted bucket seats. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V061000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1984 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 1500 | 10/07/1988 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/08/1988 | 04/19/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A service replacement drivers seat cushion (manual seat type) may contain wrong cushion with a brace that could interfere with power seat adjuster mechanism and cause stress on the frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Seat frame could fracture and result in significantrearward movement of the seat back. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace frame with proper power seat frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat frame.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with optional power adjuster bucketor 50/50 front seats. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E033000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 6903 | 05/22/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/2008 | 04/17/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 vehicles listed above. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA91010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/10/1990 | 12/31/1991 | TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA88008 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/17/1987 | 05/18/1988 | SEAT ATTACHMENT | 88V061000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 2 | 09/21/1985 | |
| Computer replaced 2 times. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/29/1986 | 1 | 09/21/1985 | |
| Camshaft replaced. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 2 | 09/21/1985 | |
| Oxygen sensor replaced 2 times. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| When put car into park come back it hard to take out of park to put in reverse . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/07/1996 | 1 | 09/21/1985 | |
| Brake calipers replaced. *sd | |||