1981 DODGE CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER
The 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Suspensionfrontshock Absorber (1 complaint), and Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DOOR SPEAKER WIRE MALFUNCTIONED.
SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTS BROKE.
REAR SUSPENSION FALLING APART DUE TO CORRODED STABILIZER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE CHALLENGER
- 1978 DODGE CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 1979 DODGE CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 1980 DODGE CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 1981 DODGE CHALLENGER (current)
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