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Dodge DiplomatYears to avoid, problems & recalls

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on record for the Dodge Diplomat.

Years to avoidNoneBased on weighted complaintsBest years—Fewest complaints for their ageOwner complaints7Top: Electrical systemSafety recalls101976–1989 model years

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years.

Best & worst years

Dodge Diplomat years to avoid

Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Diplomat median. Tap a year for its full report.

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1989Not rated–/1000 complaints · 1 recall1988Not rated–/1001 complaint · 2 recalls1987Not rated–/1001 complaint · 0 recalls1986Not rated–/1003 complaints · 1 recall1985Not rated–/1002 complaints · 0 recalls1982Not rated–/1000 complaints · 2 recalls1981Not rated–/1000 complaints · 2 recalls1980Not rated–/1000 complaints · 1 recall1978Not rated–/1000 complaints · 3 recalls1977Not rated–/1000 complaints · 2 recalls1976Not rated–/1000 complaints · 2 recalls
Complaints by system

Most common Dodge Diplomat problems

All model years combined: 7 complaints 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Exterior lighting10
Power train10
Seat belts11
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Tires11
Visibility10
Wheels11
10 recalls

Dodge Diplomat recalls

Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.

–Steering: steering wheel/handle bar91V-051 · 1988–1989 · Apr 8, 1991 · 12,000 vehicles–Wiring: front underhood87V-164 · 1988 · Oct 22, 1987 · 12,000 vehicles–Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery86V-053 · 1986 · Apr 10, 1986 · 32,149 vehicles–Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe83V-108 · 1982 · Oct 26, 1983 · 2,400 vehicles–Vehicle speed control81V-111 · 1981–1982 · Sep 22, 1981 · 150,000 vehicles–Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system81V-055 · 1981 · May 5, 1981 · 30,000 vehicles–Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings79V-204 · 1980 · Sep 11, 1979 · 6,617 vehicles–Hood: latch77V-240 · 1976–1978 · Dec 28, 1977 · 1,207,458 vehicles–Steering: steering wheel/handle bar77V-211 · 1978 · Nov 28, 1977 · 22,000 vehicles–Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings77V-188 · 1976–1978 · Oct 25, 1977 · 1,225,000 vehicles
2 investigations

NHTSA investigations of the Diplomat

  1. BRAKE POWER ASSISTEA88001 · 1984–1987 · closed Mar 1, 1988
    No recall
  2. LACK OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING PANICDP84015 · 1981 · closed Sep 10, 1984
    No recall