1986 Dodge 600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1986 Dodge 600, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls3Free fix at dealers Owner complaints61 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Dodge 600 has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

2Tires

1Fuel system, gasoline

1Power train

1Seats1 crash/fire/injury

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Tires	2	0
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0
Power train	1	0
Seats	1	1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1986 Dodge 600 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 88V-105 · Jul 1, 1988 · 580,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Front assembly: power adjust

Recall 88V-061 · Apr 8, 1988 · 1,500 vehicles

Risk. SEAT FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Wiring: interior/under dash

Recall 86V-028 · Feb 19, 1986 · 7,600 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other 600 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 600 median. How we score

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'83'84'85'86'87'90

Avoid
Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Dodge 600, and the recalls they led to.

Dec 10, 1990
TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILUREEA91010 · closed Dec 31, 1991
No recall

In owners' words

What 600 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2 DUNLOP ELITE TIRES EXPERIENCED STEEL BELTS COMING THROUGH TREAD, DUNLOP WAS UNWILLING TO GIVE ANY ASSISTANCE, TIRE SIZE P185/70R14, DOT # DBRVASA231. *SLC
Complaint 880174 · Feb 8, 2001

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
Complaint 567670 · Sep 30, 2002

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