Car financing: 1983 Dodge 400
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 1983 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
What to check when buying the 1983 Dodge 400
- NHTSA lists 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 83V060000 | 1983-06-06 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | LOCATION OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO BOTH REAR WHEELS CAUSES INTERFERENCE AND CHAFING BETWEEN THE TUBES AND REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM PIVOT BRACKETS. |
| 82V123000 | 1982-12-09 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING ROUTED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER BOLT. |
| 82V092000 | 1982-09-24 | equipment:electrical | THE TRAVEL COMPUTER SYSTEM WIRING, ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY BE IMPROPERLY CONNECTED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS. |
| 82V085000 | 1982-09-09 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE COULD CAUSE IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE PARK BRAKE CABLES. EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE TUBE MAY FAIL AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1983 Dodge 400: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1983 Dodge 400; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Buying the 1983 Dodge 400 is a big decision; here is the information we have.
A buyer's checks
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Specs, explained
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Best uses
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Practical details
As a car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.
Rent it for a week first
A week with the 400 answers more than any brochure. Rent the 400 for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the 400 tells you more than any review.
Picking a year and a trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Running costs
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.
Let us know
Want to try before you buy? Ask for 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 1983 Dodge 400 from us first.
Ask us about the 1983 Dodge 400
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1983 Dodge 400 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1983 Dodge 400
Does CarmaCars sell the 1983 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 1983 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 1983 Dodge 400 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 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.