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1973 Dodge S500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1973 Dodge S500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1973 compare to other S500 years?

S500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1973 highlighted1 complaints1966: 0 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints
S500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1973 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1973 Dodge S500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

73V088000BrakesApril 24, 1973 · 1,552 units

1973 Dodge S500 — common questions

Is the 1973 Dodge S500 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1973 Dodge S500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1973 Dodge S500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.