1986 Dodge 600 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1986 Dodge 600, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1986 Dodge 600
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, gasoline
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.
Remedy: Relocate pressure regulator; replace fuel supply with formed hose with revised routing configuration to ensure sealing integrity.
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Power adjust (seats)
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.
Remedy: Replace frame with proper power seat frame.
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Interior/under dash (electrical system)
A resistor in the electronic panel cluster may be subjected to an electrical current overload due to failure of a switching transistor. Consequence of defect: the overheated resistor could ignite and start an instrument panel fire.
Remedy: Modify instrument panel cluster by replacing the resistor with a fused resistor that will not ignite if overloaded.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1986 Dodge 600 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While in motion, the right rear tire blew causing driver to lose control of the vehicle striking the guard rail, no specific tire information given, ohio traffic crash report. *jg”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2002 · Tires
“2 dunlop elite tires experienced steel belts coming through tread, dunlop was unwilling to give any assistance, tire size p185/70r14, DOT # dbrvasa231. *slc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 8, 2001 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1986 Dodge 600 (600 Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18–21 / 22–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge 600 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge 600 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Dodge 600 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 Dodge 600 | 1 | 3 |
| 1985 Dodge 600 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 Dodge 600 | 3 | 6 |
| 1987 Dodge 600 | 1 | 6 |
| 1990 Dodge 600 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1986 Dodge 600
How do I know if my 1986 Dodge 600 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 1986 Dodge 600; 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 Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 86V028000).
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.
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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.