Dodge Aries
K-body · 1981–1989 · 9 model years · 15 trims
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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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | |||||||
| LE Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 93 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (25) | $7,924 |
| LE Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 93 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/31 (25) | $7,924 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| LE Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 93 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $7,424 |
| LE Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 93 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $7,424 |
| LE Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 93 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/30 (25) | $8,124 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| Base Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $8,289 |
| Base Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $8,289 |
| LE Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $8,774 |
| LE Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $8,774 |
| LE Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21/29 (24) | $9,218 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| Base Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $7,594 |
| Base Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $7,711 |
| SE Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $8,049 |
| SE Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $8,169 |
| LE Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $8,497 |
| SE Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $8,596 |
| LE Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $8,617 |
| LE Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 (EFI) | 97 | 122 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $9,346 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| Base Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (25) | $7,334 |
| Base Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (25) | $7,449 |
| SE Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (25) | $7,731 |
| SE Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (25) | $7,849 |
| LE Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (25) | $8,069 |
| LE Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (25) | $8,202 |
| SE Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (25) | $8,349 |
| LE Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/30 (25) | $8,788 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Base Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/29 (25) | $7,238 |
| Base Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/29 (25) | $7,350 |
| SE Coupe · Coupe | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/29 (25) | $7,864 |
| SE Sedan · Sedan | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 23/29 (25) | $7,990 |
| Custom Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $8,137 |
| SE Wagon · Wagon | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 | 96 | 119 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 22/29 (25) | $8,596 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| Base Auto | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (A413) | FWD | — | — |
| Base MT | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 4-speed manual (A460) | FWD | — | — |
| Custom Auto | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (A413) | FWD | — | — |
| Custom MT | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 4-speed manual (A460) | FWD | — | — |
| SE Auto | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (A413) | FWD | — | — |
| SE MT | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 94 | 117 lb-ft | 4-speed manual (A460) | FWD | — | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Base Auto | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (A413) | FWD | — | — |
| Base MT | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 4-speed manual (A460) | FWD | — | — |
| Custom Auto | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (A413) | FWD | — | — |
| Custom MT | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 4-speed manual (A460) | FWD | — | — |
| SE Auto | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (A413) | FWD | — | — |
| SE MT | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 4-speed manual (A460) | FWD | — | — |
| 1981 | |||||||
| Base MT | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 4-speed manual (A460) | FWD | — | $5,880 |
| Base Auto | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (A413) | FWD | — | — |
| Custom Auto | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (A413) | FWD | — | — |
| Custom MT | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 4-speed manual (A460) | FWD | — | — |
| SE Auto | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (A413) | FWD | — | — |
| SE MT | 2.2 L SOHC I4 (Chrysler K, carbureted) | 85 | 111 lb-ft | 4-speed manual (A460) | FWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | — |
| 1988 | 1 | — |
| 1987 | 1 | — |
| 1986 | 2 | — |
| 1985 | 2 | — |
| 1984 | 2 | — |
| 1983 | 4 | — |
| 1982 | 4 | — |
| 1981 | 4 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.