1983 Chrysler E Class 2.2
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All photo credits
- Photo: Chrysler E-Class by Taxiguy57, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler E-Class (7990201312) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Chrysler E Class 2.2 is a 94-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 94 horsepower.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L I4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 94 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Chrysler E Class 2.2 with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Chrysler E CLASS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 29, 1989 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.
Consequence: CONTROL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, ADVERSELYAFFECTING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.
NHTSA campaign 89V052000
Dec 9, 1982 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING ROUTED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER BOLT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE TUBE, IF NECESSARY. A RETAINING CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR THE TUBING; ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 82V123000
Sep 24, 1982 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
THE TRAVEL COMPUTER SYSTEM WIRING, ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY BE IMPROPERLY CONNECTED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
Remedy: THE WIRING WILL BE RECONNECTED TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF IGNITION SYSTEM..
NHTSA campaign 82V092000
Sep 22, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRICAL FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE WHICH IS ACTIVATED THROUGH A COILED CURRENT CARRYING WIRE (A SOLENOID). A SHORT IN THE SOLENOID COULD CAUSE SPARKING AT THE ATTACHING SCREWS OF THE SOLENOID.
Remedy: A SOLENOID GROUND WIRE WILL BE INSTALLED, BY THE DEALER, TO PREVENT SPARKING OF SOLENOID.
NHTSA campaign 82V091000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 Chrysler E CLASS
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Chrysler E CLASS. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 CHRYSLER E CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.