1969 Dodge C Body problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 1969 Dodge C Body sits mid-pack among C Body years: 338 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 338, with a single recall and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 19 injuries in total across these filings.
The trouble concentrates in one system: other issues account for 74% of all reports (251 of 338), far ahead of electrical system at 65.
338
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
20
Crash-involved
6
Fires reported
19
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
What are the most common 1969 Dodge C Body problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 251 | 74% | new |
| Electrical System | 65 | 19% | new |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 13 | 4% | new |
| Airbags | 4 | 1% | new |
| Transmission | 1 | 0% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 0% | new |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | new |
| Lighting | 1 | 0% | new |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 0% | new |
Does the 1969 Dodge C Body have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“VEHICLE DOES NOT ALWAYS GO INTO PARK. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL#E17 TO HAVE AN ALARM TO TELL YOU WHEN IT IS OUT OF PARK. THERE FIX IS TO ATTACH IT TO THE HORN MAKING THE HORN BLARE WHEN YOU ARE IN REVERSE AND THE DOOR IS OPEN OR AJAR. THIS IS VERY STARTLING AND CAUSE MY HUSBAND TO HIT THE ACCELERATOR…”
“I HAD A CLOCK SPRING REPLACED IN MY 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THIS WAS A RECALLED PART REPLACEMENT. AFTER THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED THE COOLING FAN WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE REPAIR FOR THIS WAS $590.30 TO ME. PARTS REQUIRED TO FIX THE COOLING FAN:1.BATTERY, 2.RELAY MINI, 3.RELAY…”
“I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED FROM A REPUTABLE DEALER. ALL REPAIRS ARE WELL DOCUMENTED. OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS THERE HAVE BEEN RECURRING PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING THAT NO ONE WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE. MY HUSBAND WENT OUT TO START THE CAR AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR APPROXIMATELY 12 HOURS AND THE…”
“MY 2005 DODGE PICK UP TRUCK 1500 RAM VIN: 5J602436 WAS TAKEN IN FOR A URGENT RECALL FOR AIRBAG LAST YEAR AND WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED IN A DODGE DEALERSHIP IN BAYAMON PUERTO RICO, HOWEVER I HAD A DIRECT COLLISION WITH ANOTHER DRIVER AND MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT I RECEIVED WHIP LASH AND…”
“COMPLAINING ABOUT A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. WE HAVE REPLACED A A/C CONDENSER, ALTANATOR, 2 BATTERIES AND NOW A HEATER CORE ALL WITH IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. TODAYS DATE 11-5-18. A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. WE HAVE FORKED OUT OVER 3000 DOLLARS TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS WITH NO HELP…”
1969 Dodge C Body — common questions
Is the 1969 Dodge C Body reliable?
It is close to typical for the C Body: 338 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 1969 C Body problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (251 complaints), electrical system (65 complaints), climate control (a/c & heat) (13 complaints).
Does the 1969 Dodge C Body have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1969 Dodge C Body. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
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.