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Dodge Aries Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls and 43 owner complaints across 9 model years of the Dodge Aries (1981–1989). The most-complained-about year is 1988.

12
safety recalls, all years
43
owner complaints, all years
1981
year with most recalls
1988
year with most complaints

Pick your Dodge Aries model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Dodge Aries110
1988 Dodge Aries011
1987 Dodge Aries09
1986 Dodge Aries13
1985 Dodge Aries12
1984 Dodge Aries12
1983 Dodge Aries42
1982 Dodge Aries42
1981 Dodge Aries42

What Dodge Aries owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. The 1988 model year has the most, with 11.

All Dodge Aries recalls (12)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge Aries, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 89V237000 Reported 634,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

    Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

    Model years: 1989

  2. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 89V052000 Reported 500,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt is used to aid in snow removal.

    Remedy: Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.

    Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983

  3. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 86V053000 Reported 32,149 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. Consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. Should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases…

    Remedy: Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.

    Model years: 1986

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 84V147000 Reported 340,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1984, 1985

  5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V060000 Reported 3,785 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Location of hydraulic brake tube to both rear wheels causes interference and chafing between the tubes and rear suspension trailing arm pivot brackets.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect rear wheel brake tubes and reroute to ensure proper tube to pivot bracket clearance. Any damaged tubes will also be replaced.

    Model years: 1983

  6. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 82V123000 Reported 50,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Hydraulic brake tubing routed to the left rear wheel brake system may have been bent out of shape during assembly and could chafe against the exhaust system hanger bolt.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and relocate tube, if necessary. A retaining clip will be installed to ensure adequate clearance for the tubing; any damaged tubes will also be replaced.

    Model years: 1983

  7. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 82V085000 Reported 1,236 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On the involved vehicles, improper routing of the hydraulic brake tube could cause it to chafe against the park brake cables. Eventually, the brake tube may fail and brake fluid leakage may occur.

    Remedy: Dealer will reroute the hydraulic brake tube, if necessary, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1983

  8. Fluid (service brakes)

    NHTSA 82V063000 Reported 69 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The brake hydraulic system bay be equipped with brake fluid containing an excess of water.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace defective brake fluid without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  9. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 82V055000 Reported 4,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. Eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  10. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 81V111000 Reported 150,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.

    Remedy: The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.

    Model years: 1981, 1982

  11. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 81V093000 Reported 110,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The stop lamp switches installed on the subject vehicles may have inadequate internal switch contact pressure due to an incorrect formation of the switch contact terminals. This lack of switch contact continuity may render the (stop) brake warning lights inoperative.

    Remedy: The stop lamp switches on all involved vehicles will be replaced and properly formed terminals will be installed at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1981

  12. Fluid (service brakes)

    NHTSA 81V021000 Reported 32 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Brake fluid may contain an excessive amount of water. This can cause degradation of braking performance or brake failure under a variety of circumstances.

    Remedy: Existing brake fluid will be removed from brake system and brake system will be refilled with fresh brake fluid.

    Model years: 1981

Other Dodge 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.