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1978 Dodge D100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1978 Dodge D100, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1978 Dodge D100 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

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

5 recalls

1978 Dodge D100 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.

Show 1 more recall

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

1978 vs. every other D100 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 D100 median. How we score

'64'65'66'68'69'72'73'77'78'87'88'89'90'92
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What D100 owners report

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

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 PROVIDED UPON PROOF OF INFO. INVESTIGATION.
Complaint 737240 · Dec 3, 2000

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