MYRModel Year Report

1981 Dodge Dodge Truck

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1981 Dodge Dodge Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:39:05.499Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Dodge Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 51 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 15 complaints 2003
1981: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19841
19850
19863
19874
19884
19892
19905
199110
199214
19936
199419
199516
199635
199718
199828
199951
200020
200139
200222
200315

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PRIOR INDICATION OF A FIRE HAZARD OR MECHANICAL PROBLEM. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT, VEHICLE IS A 1981 DODGE RV, COULD NOT DETERMINE MODEL. *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20021022

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Dodge Dodge Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 Dodge Dodge Truck reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Dodge Dodge Truck?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 Dodge Dodge Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.