Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1981 Dodge Aries
Car diagnostics for the 1981 Dodge Aries: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1981 Dodge Aries for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
What to check when buying the 1981 Dodge Aries
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (1) and suspension (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V052000 | 1989-03-29 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 81V093000 | 1981-08-05 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES INSTALLED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACT PRESSURE DUE TO AN INCORRECT FORMATION OF THE SWITCH CONTACT TERMINALS. THIS LACK OF SWITCH CONTACT CONTINUITY MAY RENDER THE (STOP) BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. |
| 81V021000 | 1981-02-11 | service brakes, hydraulic:fluid | BRAKE FLUID MAY CONTAIN AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER. THIS CAN CAUSE DEGRADATION OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE OR BRAKE FAILURE UNDER A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1981 Dodge Aries: Car diagnostics
For a diagnostic check on the 1981 Dodge Aries, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your Aries
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them.
Who does what
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
Keep moving meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Good habits for your car
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
Getting a clear quote
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Ready when you are
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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