1985 DODGE ARIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 DODGE ARIES
The 1985 DODGE ARIES has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 DODGE ARIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1985 DODGE ARIES, potentially affecting up to 346,903 vehicles.
Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION
| 6,903 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 84V147000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 340,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
Remedy: THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 DODGE ARIES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 DODGE ARIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER CAN TURN OFF AND TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
AT TIMES, DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT WILL NOT UNLATCH; OCCUPANT HAVE TO CRAWL OUT OF BELT; COULD CAUSE OCCUPANT TO BE TRAPPED INSIDE DURING COLLISION. TT
Safety Rating for the 1985 DODGE ARIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 DODGE ARIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 DODGE ARIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 DODGE ARIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE ARIES
- 1981 DODGE ARIES — 2 complaints
- 1982 DODGE ARIES — 4 complaints
- 1983 DODGE ARIES — 3 complaints
- 1984 DODGE ARIES — 2 complaints
- 1985 DODGE ARIES (current)
- 1986 DODGE ARIES — 4 complaints
- 1987 DODGE ARIES — 20 complaints
- 1988 DODGE ARIES — 13 complaints
- 1989 DODGE ARIES — 13 complaints
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