Dodge Aries Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Dodge Aries (1987–1989) that have at least 5 complaints. 1988 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is vehicle speed control (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Aries model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Vehicle speed control5 16%
• Engine cooling5 16%
• Brakes5 16%
• Steering4 13%
• Seat belts4 13%
• Electrical system4 13%
• Transmission and drivetrain2 6.5%
• Suspension2 6.5%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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