1983 Dodge Aries Base MT
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- Photo: 1988 Dodge Aries front by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Dodge Aries SE four-door in White Crystal Coat, front right, 2023-07-25 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Dodge Aries cp by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada; cropped and levels adjusted by uploader Mr.choppers, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Dodge Aries rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Dodge Aries interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Dodge Aries Base MT is a 94-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive.
It makes 94 horsepower and 117 lb-ft of torque.
The Aries measures 178.6 inches long on a 100.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,300 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| 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 | 4-speed manual (A460) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.6 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 52.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,300 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Dodge Aries Base 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
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Dodge ARIES. 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 9, 1982 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE COULD CAUSE IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE PARK BRAKE CABLES. EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE TUBE MAY FAIL AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REROUTE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V085000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Dodge ARIES
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Dodge ARIES. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 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 DODGE ARIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.