Dodge Charger 1985
Model Charger made in 1985 by Dodge got 13 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.6l and 2.2l.
Model 1985
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 30/40/34 | 34/51/40 | Regular | $ 551 | 3 | 85 517 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/29/26 | 27/37/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 84 813 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/37/29 | 28/47/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 3 | 85 517 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/37/30 | 29/47/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 3 | 84 813 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/30/24 | 23/38/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 3 | 84 813 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/29/23 | 21/37/26 | Premium | $ 881 | 3 | 84 813 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/25/23 | 23/32/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 3 | 84 813 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/34/29 | 28/44/33 | Regular | $ 647 | 3 | 84 813 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/29/24 | 23/38/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 3 | 84 813 |
( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/29/23 | 21/37/26 | Premium | $ 881 | 3 | 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 | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | ||||||||||||||||
84V116000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1984 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 2385 | 09/13/1984 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/24/1984 | 10/09/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | All involved vehicles will be corrected by removing the emissions system valve and installing a vacuum line connector in its place. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2 liter carburetedengines.system: fuel; emission control vapor canister vacuum purge delay valve.consequences of defect: a stalled vehicle may present a hazard to traffic andcould cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
84V147000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 12/01/1983 to 11/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 340000 | 12/14/1984 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/21/1984 | 11/27/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 2.2liter carbureted engines.system: fuel system; fuel reservoir.consequences of defect: if fuel leakage develops, a fire could occur in theengine compartment and could cause injury to occupants.note: the dealer should be contacted immediately if fuel odor is present in theengine compartment or if the fuel reservoir is leaking. | |||||||||||||||
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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Alternator replaced five times. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Intermittent stalling. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Problem with starter wiring. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
07/19/1995 | 1 | 11/17/1994 | |
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 | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Thermostat failure. | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
A/c compressor failed. | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Tail light broke from being pushed. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Fuel injector failure. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Right front axle replaced twice. *aw | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Wheel bearing failure. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Brake failure. | |||
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Problem with steering gear box. | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
Water leaks through windshield onto computer. |