MYRModel Year Report

1983 Dodge W250

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1983 Dodge W250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:23.020Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 2 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 2 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1983: 2 complaints 1983 2 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994

1983: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19840
19851
19861
19871
19880
19891
19902
19916
19927
19938
19941

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Show complaint excerpts

Steering coupling is loose, causing excessive play in steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-12-18

Seat belts

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

Show complaint excerpts

Gas tank had dropped and was sagging due to straps that hold it have corroded and rusted. *ak the driver seat belt pulled the mounting bolt off the lower mount while the driver was buckling up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-23

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-04-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-26 Fuel tank strap failure

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Dodge W250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 Dodge W250 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 1983 Dodge W250?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Dodge W250 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.