How many recalls does the 1985 Dodge Diplomat have?

The 1985 Dodge Diplomat has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1985 Dodge Diplomat has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1985 Dodge Diplomat?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1985 Dodge Diplomat Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 Dodge Diplomat. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer states turn signals are inoperative, the windshield contains small cracks and oil is leaking from the vehicle's tailpipe. Ts”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH · reported 2003-01-06

“Consumer states turn signals are inoperative, the windshield contains small cracks and oil is leaking from the vehicle's tailpipe. Ts”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · reported 2003-01-06

“Consumer states turn signals are inoperative, the windshield contains small cracks and oil is leaking from the vehicle's tailpipe. Ts”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 2003-01-06

“Wiring harness shorted, causing vehicle to stall.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 1996-02-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA88001 Opened 1987-10-01 · closed 1988-03-01

BRAKE POWER ASSIST

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:CHRYSLER RECALLED, IN CANADA,67,602 1984 THROUGH 1987 PASSENGER CARS, TRUCKS, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE5.2L ENGINE FOR INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST ON A SECONDAPPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.THE DEFECT WAS A RESULT OF THE BRAKEBOOSTER VACUUM HOSE PORT IN THE BASE OF…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Dodge Diplomat as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.