The most-reported 600 run is 1B3BVS1E4EG (1984 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Power train problems make up 25% of reports; 1987 is the worst model year at 1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for 600 model years 1983–1988.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge 600 has 10 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 50% of every 600 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B3BVS1E4EG•••••• | 1984 | — | — | |
| 1B3BV55EXFG•••••• | 1984 | — | — | |
| 1B3BE46G8EC•••••• | 1984 | — | — | |
| 1B3BV55D5FG•••••• | 1985 | — | — | |
| 1B3BV51E5FG•••••• | 1985 | — | — | |
| 1B3BV51ESGG•••••• | 1986 | 1 | — | |
| 1B3BE36DC29•••••• | 1986 | — | — | |
| 1B3BE46KXHC•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1B3BE36K1HC•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1B3BE36D4HC•••••• | 1987 | — | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge 600 the gap between build years is 1×: a 1987 car draws 1 complaints per run, a 1984 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1987 at 1 complaints per run; lightest is 1984 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Dodge 600 owners report: Power Train, 3 of 10 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Fuel System | — | — | |
| Gasoline | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | — | — | |
| Seats | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on the Dodge 600; the 6 below cover build years 1984 to 1988. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 08E033000 | Suspension | 1984–1988 |
| 88V105000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1985–1987 |
| 88V061000 | Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust | 1985–1986 |
| 86V028000 | Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash | 1986 |
| 85V010000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1985 |
| 89V011000 | Seats | 1985 |
The 600 against its rivals
The 600 draws 1 complaints per production run; the BMW M5 1.5 and the Audi 5000 1.3. That is the lowest rate of the 3.
How serious were they
Of the 10 reports on the Dodge 600, 10% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Dodge 600 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 10 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (10%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 72% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Dodge 600 share of that is 10 complaints over 10 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge 600 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 10 NHTSA complaints from 10 600 runs and 12 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 600 production run has the most complaints?
1B3BVS1E4EG, a 1984 build, with 1 complaints. The typical 600 run has 1.
Which 600 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1987 is heaviest at 1 complaints per run and 1984 lightest at 1.
Does the 600 get more complaints than the BMW M5?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the 600 against 1.5 for the BMW M5.
How many 600 complaints involve a crash?
10% of 10 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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