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Dodge Aspen Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint across 6 model years of the Dodge Aspen (1975–1980). The most-complained-about year is 1976.

13
safety recalls, all years
1
owner complaints, all years
1976
year with most recalls
1976
year with most complaints

Pick your Dodge Aspen model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1980 Dodge Aspen10
1979 Dodge Aspen10
1978 Dodge Aspen50
1977 Dodge Aspen50
1976 Dodge Aspen81
1975 Dodge Aspen10

What Dodge Aspen owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The 1976 model year has the most, with 1.

All Dodge Aspen recalls (13)

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

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

    NHTSA 79V204000 Reported 6,617 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The front brake hose routing on the involved vehicles may allow interference between the hoses and the front tires during extreme turning angles.

    Remedy: Special brake hose restraining straps will be installed on each involved vehicle to relocate both front hoses and ensure that adequate hose to tire clearance is maintained.

    Model years: 1980

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

    NHTSA 78V195000 Reported 13 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On the involved vehicles, the fuel filter inlet, outlet, and vapor return fuel line hoses may deteriorate if continuously exposed to underhood temperatures generated during vehicle operation. If hoses fail, fuel leakage could occur.

    Remedy: Dealer will install hypalon rubber hoses to replace neoprene hoses, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1979

  3. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 78V097000 Reported 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Possible fatigue failure can occur in the frame support plates (front suspension pivot bar support plate) that connects a portion of the front suspension to the vehicle frame on the involved vehicles.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect support plates for indications of failure and, if necessary, will replace the plates. Additional support brackets will also be installed to reinforce the support plate at the pivot bar…

    Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978

  4. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 77V242000 Reported 1,300,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On the involved vehicles, the carburetor accelerator pump seal can become distorted due to contact with certain types of gasoline. Normally, when the accelerator pedal is depressed, the accelerator pump is activated to provide additional gasoline required for acceleration. A distorted seal however, may prevent the pump from delivering…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the carburetor accelerator pump seal with a new seal having improved distortion resistance and will ensure proper adjustment. This will be done free of charge.

    Model years: 1975, 1976, 1977

  5. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 77V240000 Reported 1,207,458 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.

    Remedy: Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.

    Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978

  6. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 77V211000 Reported 22,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The columns may contain steering shafts in which the steering column coupling roll pin retaining notch was machined too deep. This may cause the steering wheel shaft to become disengaged from the rest of the steering assembly.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a cotter pin through the roll pin to ensure retention, at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1978

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

    NHTSA 77V188000 Reported 1,225,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On the involved vehicles, damage to the front wheel brake hydraulic system could occur due to front wheel brake line tube corrosion. Front wheel brake hoses may become brittle and crack due to prolonged operation in cold temperatures.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace both front hoses if found necessary and in addition, will install a plastic shield between the battery thermo-guard and the tubes to prevent corrosion.

    Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978

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

    NHTSA 77V179000 Reported 241 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The involved vehicles may have been built with a fuel supply tube, routed in such a way that it interferes with the frame crossmember bracket. This tube is located between the fuel pump and the fuel filter.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect the involved vehicles to ensure adequate fuel tube and frame crossmember bracket clearance. The dealer will also make sure that the tube is securely clipped to maintain clearance to the bracket…

    Model years: 1978

  9. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 77V037000 Reported 250 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The required muffler to floor pan heat shields were omitted from the involved vehicles. These heat shields are necessary to protect the passenger compartment interior materials, including seat belt webbing, from heat damage.

    Remedy: The dealer will install the necessary heat shields on all affected vehicles, free of charge.

    Model years: 1977

  10. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 77V017000 Reported 2,967 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims". The tire pressure placards incorrectly specify the front tire pressure for maximum load conditions. As a result, tires could fail due to overloading.

    Remedy: The owner will be sent the correct placard and has the option of installing it him/herself or having the dealer install it, free of charge.

    Model years: 1976

  11. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 76V125000 Reported 40,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1976

  12. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 76V055000 Reported 48,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1976

  13. Emission control (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 76V037000 Reported 2,400 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1976

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.