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.

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1985 Dodge Charger — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1985 Dodge Charger reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1985 Dodge Charger has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1985 Dodge Charger?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator (1 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition (1 complaints); Electrical System:Wiring (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1985 Dodge Charger have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1985 Dodge Charger as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1985 Dodge Charger?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Charger reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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