Does the 1981 Dodge ARIES have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, vehicle speed control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1981 Dodge ARIES recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Dodge ARIES?

2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1981 Dodge ARIES recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Dodge ARIES. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Dodge been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1981 Dodge ARIES recalls, newest first

March 29, 1989NHTSA 89V052000500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 22, 1981NHTSA 81V111000150,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: 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.
Remedy: The shield portion of the "resume" slide lever in the speed control unit will be replaced without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 5, 1981NHTSA 81V093000110,000 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary: 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.
Remedy: The stop lamp switches on all involved vehicles will be replaced and properly formed terminals will be installed at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 11, 1981NHTSA 81V02100032 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid

Summary: Brake fluid may contain an excessive amount of water. This can cause degradation of braking performance or brake failure under a variety of circumstances.
Remedy: Existing brake fluid will be removed from brake system and brake system will be refilled with fresh brake fluid.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1981 Dodge ARIES with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Structure › Frame and members1
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm1

Other Dodge ARIES years

Other 1981 Dodge models

Questions

Does the 1981 Dodge ARIES have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, vehicle speed control, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 Dodge ARIES recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Dodge ARIES?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.