1983 Dodge Charger
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1293 |
| 2007 | 554 |
| 2008 | 609 |
| 2009 | 174 |
| 2010 | 232 |
| 2011 | 692 |
| 2012 | 648 |
| 2013 | 358 |
| 2014 | 342 |
| 2015 | 135 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 125 |
| 2018 | 122 |
| 2019 | 118 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
No complaint components on file for this model year.
SAFETY TIMELINE
THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE FLOOR CARPET. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD EXTENDS BELOW THE BASE OF THE FOOT PAD AND CONTACTS THE FLOOR CARP
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REMOVE EXCESS ROD MATERIAL EXTENDING BELOW THE FOOT PAD AND ANY SHARP ROD END EDGES WILL BE SMOOTHED.
Campaign 83V035000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1983 Dodge Charger — pre-purchase inspection
- Verify recall 83V035000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1983 Dodge Charger reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1983 Dodge Charger have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.