Model year

1983 Chrysler E Class

Sedan, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 15, 1996 to May 15, 1996.

Recall campaigns covering this model year4556k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1983 sedan
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1983 Chrysler E Class peaked in 1996, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751199611999200220052008201120142017202020232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 1983 Chrysler E Class name structure

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Structure
1
Suspension
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

4 recall campaigns cover the 1983 Chrysler E Class

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1983 Chrysler E Class
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
89V-052Mar 29, 1989Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt is used to aid in snow removalSuspension500,000Repair or modification
82V-123Dec 9, 1982Hydraulic brake tubing routed to the left rear wheel brake system may have been bent out of shape during assembly and could chafe against the…Brakes50,000Part replacement
82V-092Sep 24, 1982Travel computer system wiring, on the involved vehicles, may be improperly connectedEquipment479Not stated
82V-091Sep 22, 1982Involved vehicles may be equipped with an electrical fuel filler door release which is activated through a coiled current carrying wire (a solenoid)Fuel system5,234Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1983 Chrysler E Class

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed May 15, 1996Failure May 1, 1996Warren, MIFrame and members, Macpherson strut

    K FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

    NHTSA complaint 505143
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • EA91010 Engineering analysis, Powertrain
    TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILURE
    Opened Dec 10, 1990, closed Dec 31, 1991
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

10 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 23027 Aug 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return susp…
  • 23104 Aug 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspe…
  • 23137 Aug 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect…
  • Volume 2, Issue Aug 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
  • Volume 2, Issue Jun 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
  • 20244 Aug 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for …
  • 22958 Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. …
  • 22867 Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments fo…
  • 22892 Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacemen…
  • 20616 Aug 12, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.