Dodge ARIES years to avoid

Across 1981–1990, no single ARIES year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1987 drew the most complaints; 1990 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

1981–1990

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Dodge ARIES NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Investigations
1990	0	0	1
1989	13	2	2
1988	13	1	2
1987	20	1	2
1986	4	2	3
1985	2	2	3
1984	2	2	2
1983	3	4	3
1982	4	4	3
1981	2	4	4

By complaint volume, 1990 has the cleanest NHTSA record among ARIES years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the ARIES has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 63 consumer complaints on file.

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