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1984 Dodge Charger 1.6L 4MT

The 1984 Dodge Charger 1.6L 4MT is a 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,868 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$6,868 ($21,483 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.6L inline-4
Displacement1.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City26 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined30 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Dodge CHARGER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 14, 2008 · SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

NHTSA campaign 08E033000

Nov 21, 1984 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.

Remedy: THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.

NHTSA campaign 84V147000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1984 Dodge CHARGER

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Dodge CHARGER. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 17, 1998 · Electrical System
“STARTER FAILED/CYLENOID FROZE.”

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 1984 DODGE CHARGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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