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1980 Chrysler Cordoba Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1980 Chrysler Cordoba. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1980 Chrysler Cordoba

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 80V051000 Reported 29 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicles may not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". On certain vehicles, the front park and turn signal lamps may contain incorrect lamp bulb socket assemblies. Engineering testing determined that these lamps do not produce a sufficient amount of light.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace turn and park lamp bulb socket assemblies with the correct assemblies free of charge.

  2. Springs (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 79V233000 Reported 7,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Increased friction experienced in operation or servicing of the system may result in a total friction level exceeding the force capability of the throttle return springs. This may prevent the throttle from returning properly to a closed position when the accelerator pedal is released.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install return springs which will perform correctly, at no charge to owner.

  3. Structure

    NHTSA 79V232000 Reported 4,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The defect involves the potential for exhaust gas (containing carbon monoxide) entry into the passenger compartment which can occur as a result of improperly retained plastic sealing plugs in the rear quarter panel/trunk area of the vehicle. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas which in sufficient quantity and exposure time is potentially…

    Remedy: Dealer will install improved quarter panel sealing plugs without charge to owner.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1980 Chrysler Cordoba. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Chrysler Cordoba model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Cordoba model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1975 Chrysler Cordoba20
1976 Chrysler Cordoba21
1977 Chrysler Cordoba20
1978 Chrysler Cordoba10
1980 Chrysler Cordoba30
1981 Chrysler Cordoba20
1982 Chrysler Cordoba11

Checking a specific 1980 Chrysler Cordoba

How do I know if my 1980 Chrysler Cordoba has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1980 Chrysler Cordoba; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 79V232000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chrysler models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.