1985 Dodge ChargerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1985 Dodge Charger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls2Free fix at dealers Owner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem2Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 29, 1995. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Dodge Charger has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury

1Engine and engine cooling

1Equipment

1Exterior lighting

1Fuel system, gasoline

1Power train

1Service brakes, hydraulic

1Steering

1Visibility

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
Electrical system	2	1
Engine and engine cooling	1	0
Equipment	1	0
Exterior lighting	1	0
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0
Power train	1	0
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	0
Steering	1	0
Visibility	1	0

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

2 recalls

1985 Dodge Charger 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

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 84V-147 · Nov 21, 1984 · 340,000 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 84V-116 · Sep 24, 1984 · 2,385 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

1985 vs. every other Charger 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 Charger median. How we score

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 1,29455460917423269564836034313618212912212058 35 16 27 1 3 0

'66'67'68'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'83'84'85'86'87'01'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'26'27

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Caution
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In owners' words

What Charger owners report

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

THE VEHICLE HAD A FIRE AND BURNED EVERYTHING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TT WIRING CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED ALL PLASTIC AND RUBBER PARTS ON MOTOR, CONSUMER STATES IT HAD FILLED WITH SMOKE ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *SLC
Complaint 975688 · Nov 29, 1995

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