1987 Dodge 600 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Dodge 600 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1987 Dodge 600. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and fuel system (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 33%
- Seat belts2 33%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “Driver's and passenger's front plastic covering over female portion of shoulder/lap belt is cracked, also, center front lap belt comes undone while driving, not fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #809869, filed 1997-03Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Dodge 600 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 600 FWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 600 FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 88V105000Jul 1, 1988Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Dodge 600 1985–1987, Chrysler NEW Yorker 1985–1987, Lebaron 1985–1987 +8 more
Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator and to the fuel rail.
Recall details for the 1987 Dodge 600 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Dodge 600.
Other model years of the Dodge 600
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Dodge 600 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1987 Dodge 600 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Dodge 600 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 1987 Dodge 600 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Dodge 600 get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Dodge 600 (600, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 20 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.