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1978 Dodge D100 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1978 Dodge D100, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 1978 Dodge D100

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

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

    NHTSA 78V188000 Reported 1,400 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Due to improper material construction the hydro-boost fluid return hose may not be capable of withstanding the temperatures and/or pressures experienced with the hydro-boost system. Also, the hydro-boost fluid high pressure hose assembly may have been mislocated, allowing the assembly to contact the frame side rail. Abrasion resulting…

    Remedy: The dealer will install a hydro-boost fluid return hose constructed form the proper material, positioning the hose assembly to ensure adequate clearance between it and the frame side rail.

  2. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 78V141000 Reported 1,400 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Improper routing of the "hydroboost" hydraulic system high pressure hose assembly could allow a tubular section to contact the frame side rail. Abrasion from the contact could result, causing a leak in the hose assembly.

    Remedy: The dealer will reroute "hydroboost" high pressure hose assemblies and any damaged hoses will be replaced.

  3. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 78V036000 Reported 20,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect the fuel tank vent systems for blockage and correct, if necessary. Fuel tanks will be inspected for cracking of the front panel and replaced, if necessary.

  4. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 78V038000 Reported 9,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    An intermediate steering shaft containing a mismatched pot coupling assembly may have been installed on the involved vehicles. This coupling may have an oversized serration diameter. An oversized serration could prevent the coupling from adequately tightening onto the gear or shaft splines.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement shaft coupling.

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

    NHTSA 77V212000 Reported 24,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The fuel tubes (fuel tank to pump) on the involved vehicles may be routed such that tube to underbody reinforcement flange interference may result during vehicle operation. Tube abrasion caused by such interference may result in fuel leakage.

    Remedy: Dealer will reroute the fuel tube or install a new fuel tube, if damaged, without charge to owner.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1978 Dodge D100 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Have not found exact wire/electrical component causing break down but have had to replace all under hood wiring several times. Previously has quit running and been out of operation for 6 monthes. VIN”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 3, 2000 · Electrical system

Compare Dodge D100 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge D100 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1964 Dodge D10010
1965 Dodge D10010
1966 Dodge D10010
1968 Dodge D10010
1969 Dodge D10020
1972 Dodge D10020
1973 Dodge D10021
1977 Dodge D10020
1978 Dodge D10051
1987 Dodge D10020
1988 Dodge D10023
1989 Dodge D10010
1990 Dodge D10010
1992 Dodge D10001

Checking a specific 1978 Dodge D100

How do I know if my 1978 Dodge D100 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1978 Dodge D100; 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 77V212000).

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 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.