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1983 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 1983 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed1983 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
704
across 163 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
372
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
389
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
220

1983 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 704, most-reported first

1983 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Chevrolet Camaro1604559.5
2Ford Ranger1107057.4
3Ford F-1501001159.8
4Honda Civic9000—
5Chevrolet Caprice8011—
6Mercury Grand Marquis7031—
7Ford Escort7053—
8Chevrolet S107043—
9Honda Accord7010—
10Volvo 2406000—
11Jeep CJ76002—
12Toyota Camry6024—
13Mercedes-Benz 3006000—
14Nissan Maxima5002—
15Ford LTD5022—
16Cadillac Deville5013—
17Chrysler New Yorker5022—
18Ford E35050854—
19Oldsmobile Cutlass5021—
20Ford Mustang5013—
21Ford Crown Victoria5022—
22Subaru Gl5021—
23Mercury Lynx4042—
24Chevrolet Blazer4043—
25Cadillac Eldorado4021—
26Pontiac Firebird4035—
27Ford Bronco4021—
28Lincoln Town Car4031—
29Toyota Supra4010—
30Buick Regal4010—
31Plymouth Voyager4010—
32Ford Fairmont3030—
33Porsche 9443020—
34Toyota Celica3000—
35Chevrolet Cavalier3066—
36Ford Thunderbird3042—
37Chevrolet C103012—
38Pontiac 60003025—
39Chevrolet Impala3020—
40Pontiac Grand Prix2020—
41Ford Econoline2060—
42Coach And Equipment Fortibus2000—
43Toyota Pickup2000—
44Nissan Pickup2000—
45Mazda 6262000—
46Dodge W2502001—
47Buick Electra2001—
48Renault Alliance2036—
49Jeep Wagoneer2023—
50Chrysler Lebaron2042—
51Mercury Cougar2032—
52Dodge Aries2043—
53Toyota Tercel2012—
54Lincoln Continental2031—
55Chevrolet Celebrity2025—
56Dolphin Dolphin2022—
57Saab 9002010—
58Cadillac Seville2030—
59Kenworth W9001010—
60BMW 6331010—

Showing the 60 most-reported of 704 1983 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.