1989 Dodge Aries
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Dodge Aries. Newest first.
Federal mogul IS recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Remedy
Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Consumer replaced defective brake pads and rotors(car quest brand) in 1999, on june 25, 2000 consumer replaced both parts again due to grinding and damaged components, consumer feels the installed parts were defective resulting in failure the following year. *mjs
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioner failed. Mjs
- Structure › Frame and members
The paint seems to be defective IS IS peeling off the vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's side push button release IS inoperative, seat belt buckle won't detach, also, passenger's side buckle plastic cover has fallen off. *ak consumer was stuck in the driver side seat belt, it would not detach, consumer had to wiggle out of it, consumer states belts do not retract when not in use. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes failed 2 times. *Sd
- Vehicle speed control
Engine races for no reason without foot being on accelerator. Please descibe. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt buckle failure, unable to unlatch seat belt buckle. tt consumer states problems has been solved dealer will replaced the warranty IS 1 year or 12,000 miles.*jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
Headlight dimmer switch caught on fire when attempting to adjust brightness. *skd
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver/passenger side seatbelts will not properly retract for occupant restraint while driving vehicle. Please describe details. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle periodically goes at a constant speed of 30-40mph surging, failing to stop when brakes are applied. Repaired 3 times. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering gear bolts loosen
There is no summary currently available
- Trans park system failure
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 10150552Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 41031Recall 637 - carbon monoxide levels may exceed the limits allowed by federal emissions standards. To corect this condition, the powertrain control module must be replaced.
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