1981 Dodge Mirada for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
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- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 1981 Dodge Mirada 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 1981 Dodge Mirada
- NHTSA lists 2 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.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81V111000 | 1981-09-22 | vehicle speed control | THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM. |
| 81V055000 | 1981-05-05 | fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system | ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER OR STALL DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOODING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ON THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID. VEHICLES MAY ALSO HAVE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS WHILE THE ENGINE IS WARMING UP IN COLD WEATHER. THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE ENGINE MISSING, SAGS, AND HESITATION. THIS IS CAUSED BY... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1981 Dodge Mirada
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1981 Dodge Mirada for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 1981 Dodge Mirada before buying one.
What to check on the Mirada
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the specs mean
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
What to expect from the Mirada
As a car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.
Best uses
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Mirada answers the big questions. Drive the Mirada on your commute before you commit to it.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Want a price?
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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 1981 Dodge Mirada from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1981 Dodge Mirada for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1981 Dodge Mirada
Does CarmaCars sell the 1981 Dodge Mirada?
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 1981 Dodge Mirada 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 1981 Dodge Mirada have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 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.