1981 Dodge Challenger Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1981 Dodge Challenger.

< older2008
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1981 Dodge Challenger Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

#21 complaints

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

#31 complaints

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1981 Dodge Challenger.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1———
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER1———
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR1———

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