1982 Dodge 400 for sale

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Recalls
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1982 Dodge 400 in the studio, a representative image
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For sale

We do not have a 1982 Dodge 400 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

What to check when buying the 1982 Dodge 400

  • NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
1982 Dodge 400 recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
89V0520001989-03-29suspension:front:control arm:lower armFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.
82V0630001982-06-15service brakes, hydraulic:fluidTHE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BAY BE EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING AN EXCESS OF WATER.
82V0550001982-05-27suspension:front:control arm:lower ball jointCLAMP BOLTS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THESE BOLTS MAY BREAK THROUGH, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

Thinking of buying the 1982 Dodge 400?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1982 Dodge 400 for sale by us right now. This page puts the 1982 Dodge 400 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Recalls and complaints

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.

Reading the spec sheet

No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.

Who rents the 400

It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

The 400 in everyday use

Being a car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives.

Try before you buy

Rent first, buy later: a week with the 400 answers the big questions. A week with the 400 answers more than any brochure. Rent the 400 for a week and see how it fits your life.

Picking a year and a trim

Within the 1982 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

The cost of driving it

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

One more step

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.

Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1982 Dodge 400 from us first.

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Find me this car

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1982 Dodge 400 for you and reply within one business day.

Buying the 1982 Dodge 400

Does CarmaCars sell the 1982 Dodge 400?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 1982 Dodge 400 before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 1982 Dodge 400 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.