AI Damage1984 Dodge 600: common problems
Owners of the 1984 Dodge 600 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 2.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 3-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The fuel line had leaked fuel under the hood & had sprayed on the engine. The fuel line had been changed 4 times in at least 3 years.
When driving this vehicle at 35 mph the accelerator sticks and the vehicle runs on its own without pressing the gas. Dealer has been contacted. Throttle control sensor replaced, problem fixed.
Driving vehicle, heard noises in front wheel, support k frame was separated and not fastened.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 600 has 4 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Dodge 600?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, structure, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1984 Dodge 600?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1984 Dodge 600 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1984 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.