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1984 Dodge 600 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1984 Dodge 600 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

2

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1984 compare to other 600 years?

600 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1984 highlighted7 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 3 complaints1985: 5 complaints1986: 7 complaints1987: 7 complaints1988: 0 complaints1990: 1 complaints
600 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1984 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1984 Dodge 600 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System133%
Speed Control133%
Body & Structure133%

Does the 1984 Dodge 600 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08E033000SuspensionApril 14, 2008 · 6,903 units

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.

84V147000Fuel SystemNovember 21, 1984 · 340,000 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE FUEL LINE HAD LEAKED FUEL UNDER THE HOOD & HAD SPRAYED ON THE ENGINE. THE FUEL LINE HAD BEEN CHANGED 4 TIMES IN AT LEAST 3 YEARS.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 27, 1999

“WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AT 35 MPH THE ACCELERATOR STICKS AND THE VEHICLE RUNS ON ITS OWN WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR REPLACED, PROBLEM FIXED. *AK *ML”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 4, 1998

1984 Dodge 600 — common questions

Is the 1984 Dodge 600 reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1984 Dodge 600 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1984 Dodge 600. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1984 Dodge 600 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.