Does the 1982 Dodge DIPLOMAT have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. 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 1982 Dodge DIPLOMAT 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 1982 Dodge DIPLOMAT?

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

1982 Dodge DIPLOMAT recalls

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

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

For the 1982 Dodge DIPLOMAT. 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.

1982 Dodge DIPLOMAT recalls, newest first

October 26, 1983NHTSA 83V1080002,400 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Summary: Excessive heat may be transferred to the vehicle floor pan in the rear seat area. This occurs because the muffler heat shield was omitted during manufacture of certain fleet cars. Rear seat cushions may be scorched by heat.
Remedy: Heat sheilds are being sent directly to fleet owners, who may either install them personally or arrange for dealer installation.

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

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1982 Dodge DIPLOMAT were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Dodge DIPLOMAT years

Other 1982 Dodge models

Questions

Does the 1982 Dodge DIPLOMAT have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. 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 1982 Dodge DIPLOMAT 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 1982 Dodge DIPLOMAT?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.