1981 Dodge Aries
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1981 Dodge Aries. Newest first.
Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt IS used to aid in snow removal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.
The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. This will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.
The stop lamp switches installed on the subject vehicles may have inadequate internal switch contact pressure due to an incorrect formation of the switch contact terminals. This lack of switch contact continuity may render the (stop) brake warning lights inoperative.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The stop lamp switches on all involved vehicles will be replaced and properly formed terminals will be installed at no cost to owner.
Brake fluid may contain an excessive amount of water. This can cause degradation of braking performance or brake failure under a variety of circumstances.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Existing brake fluid will be removed from brake system and brake system will be refilled with fresh brake fluid.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Right lower cross suspension IS corroded, took to dealer and they installed an attachment reinforcement bracket.*ak the vehicle had safety recall (89v-052) on corrosion of the front suspension cross member due to road salt used for snow removal. but the customer says corrosion occured due to a/c water discharging on to rear pivot mounts. *yh
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Trans park system failure
There is no summary currently available
- Frame corrosion
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- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
- High pressure ac hose ruptured
High pressure ac hose ruptured
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 76477Engine sag/poor performance after hot restart due to fuel foaming- procedur ES and
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