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1968 Dodge Dart recalls & complaints

4 recalls on file (0 high risk). Normal for this age of vehicle — just make sure they're done.
4recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
1complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

4 safety recalls, most serious first

Moderate Campaign 68V025000 · announced 25/03/1968 (56 years ago)

1. Suspension

What's wrong, in plain English: Parts can break and cause loss of control.

What could happen:

The fix:

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1968 DART.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 68V025000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: POSSIBILITY FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. SEVERE IMPACT ON SUS- PENSION SYSTEM COULD CAUSE UPPER BALL JOINT TO FAIL AND CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING CONTROL. (CORRECT BY RE- PLACEMENT WHEN NECESSARY).

Moderate Campaign 68V037000 · announced 19/04/1968 (57 years ago)

2. Engine

What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire.

What could happen:

The fix:

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1968 DART.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 68V037000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: POSSIBILITY VEHICLES ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT LEFT SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING. CONDITION MAY CAUSE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING TO CATCH ON MANIFOLD AND RESULT IN STEERING INTERFERENCE. (CORRECT BY REPLACING WHEN NECESSARY.)

Moderate Campaign 70V075000 · announced 07/07/1970 (56 years ago)

3. Wheels / tires

What's wrong, in plain English: A wheel or tire can fail while driving.

What could happen:

The fix:

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1968 DART.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 70V075000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: TIRES
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: POSSIBILITY THAT GOODYEAR TIRES, SIZE 700 X 13, COULD FAIL TO COMPLY WITHNATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY BUREAU'S STRENGTH PLUNGER ENERGY TEST. (CORRECT BYREPLACING TIRES WHERE NECESSARY BY GOODYEAR DEALERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIRREGULAR ADJUSTMENT POLICY.)

Moderate Campaign 67V072000 · announced 12/09/1967 (58 years ago)

4. Transmission / drivetrain

What's wrong, in plain English: The parts that send engine power to the wheels. Failure can mean a sudden loss of power or the car rolling away.

What could happen:

The fix:

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1968 DART.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Dodge dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 67V072000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLOOR PAN AND THE TRANSMISSION KICKDOWN ROD. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE. (INSPECT AND REWORK TRANSMISSION LEVER.)

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (1)

07/07/2009 · Wheels / tires
ON 12/6/06 I PURCHASED A SEARS TIRE 185 80S13 FOR MY 68 DODGE DART AND GOT CHARGED FOR A NEW VALVE. THIS TIRE WAS PLACED IN THE TRUNK AS SPARE. ON 4/10/07 I PURCHASED ANOTHER 3 OF THE SAME TIRES, INCLUDING VALVES, AT SEARS AT 95668 MILES ODOMETER READING AND HAD THE TIRES, INCLUDING THE EARLIER PURCHASED SPARE, MOUNTED ON MY CAR. ON 11/14/07 WHILE DRIVIN…