1983 Dodge 600 ES MT
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- Photo: 1984 Dodge 600 Convertible in Pearl White, Front Right, 03-22-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge 600 coupe by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986-88 Dodge 600 SE rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Dodge 600 ES Turbo convertible, rear left, 08-02-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Dodge 600 convertible - interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Dodge 600 ES MT is a 94-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,773 MSRP.
It makes 94 horsepower and 117 lb-ft of torque.
The 600 measures 185.2 inches long on a 103.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,773 ($31,890 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 94 hp |
| Torque | 117 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (A520) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.2 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Dodge 600 ES MT 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
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Dodge 600. 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
Jun 6, 1983 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBES AND REROUTE TO ENSURE PROPER TUBE TO PIVOT BRACKET CLEARANCE. ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 83V060000
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
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 DODGE 600. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.