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Dodge W100 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints across 15 model years of the Dodge W100 (1966–1990). The most-complained-about year is 1988.

18
safety recalls, all years
4
owner complaints, all years
1978
year with most recalls
1988
year with most complaints

Pick your Dodge W100 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Dodge W10010
1989 Dodge W10010
1988 Dodge W10022
1987 Dodge W10020
1985 Dodge W10001
1978 Dodge W10050
1977 Dodge W10030
1976 Dodge W10011
1975 Dodge W10020
1974 Dodge W10010
1973 Dodge W10030
1972 Dodge W10030
1968 Dodge W10010
1967 Dodge W10010
1966 Dodge W10010

What Dodge W100 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The 1988 model year has the most, with 2.

All Dodge W100 recalls (18)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge W100, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Bumpers (structure)

    NHTSA 90V124000 Reported 26,600 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    In a rear end collision, the pickup box crossmember could contact the fuel pump modules fuel line, causing a fuel leak which would be in non-compliance with FMVSS 301.

    Remedy: Install two pickup box reinforcement blocker brackets to the undercarriage to eliminate contact with fuel line.

    Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

  2. Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

    NHTSA 87V194000 Reported 3,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.

    Remedy: All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.

    Model years: 1988

  3. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 87V040000 Reported 4,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Plastic hydraulic clutch system components are subject to exhaust system heat damage due to prolonged cold, high speed idle operation.

    Remedy: Install protective heat shields between the exhaust system and affected clutch system components.

    Model years: 1987

  4. 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.

    Model years: 1978

  5. 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.

    Model years: 1978

  6. 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.

    Model years: 1977, 1978

  7. 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.

    Model years: 1978

  8. 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.

    Model years: 1977, 1978

  9. Driveline (power train)

    NHTSA 77V035000 Reported 2,678 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The front driving axle wheel hubs on the involved vehicles may fail due to improperly machined spindles. This error may prevent the wheel hub and bearing from seating properly, causing bearing failure and eventual hub fracture. Also, the front wheel could detach due to hub fracture.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a new front axle assembly, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1977

  10. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 76V032000 Reported 2,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1975, 1976

  11. Wheels

    NHTSA 75V025000 Reported 300 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1975

  12. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 74V218000 Reported 750 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1973, 1974

  13. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 72V294000 Reported 4,933 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1973

  14. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 72V296000 Reported 13,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1973

  15. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 72V192000 Reported 407 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1972

  16. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 72V036000 Reported 123 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1972

  17. Structure

    NHTSA 71V202000 Reported 29,696 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1972

  18. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 70V018000 Reported 3,574 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1966, 1967, 1968

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.