1985 Dodge Charger Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1985 Dodge Charger.

19842001
Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1985 Dodge Charger Problems

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

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Dodge Charger.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1

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