1970 DODGE CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER
The 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 129,927 vehicles.
Owner Complaints for the 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE K&N X-TREME AIR FILTER AND MODEL NUMBER: UNKNOWN HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR FILTER HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES AND REPLACED THE AIR FILTER WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND FILTER. THE LOCAL DEALER O'REILLYS AUTO PARTS LOCATED AT 472 WALLACE WILKINSON BLVD B, LIBERTY, KY 42539 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT VAPORS COULD BUILD UP INSIDE THE AIR FILTER CAUSING A FLAMES TO IGNITE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Safety Rating for the 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE CHALLENGER
- 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER (current)
- 1971 DODGE CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 1974 DODGE CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
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