The most-reported DIPLOMAT run is 1B3BG26P5FX (1985 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 17% of reports; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for DIPLOMAT model years 1981–1989.
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 DIPLOMAT has 5 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every DIPLOMAT complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B3BG26P5FX•••••• | 1985 | — | — | |
| 1B3BG56P9GX•••••• | 1986 | 1 | — | |
| 1B3BG26P4GX•••••• | 1986 | — | — | |
| 1B3BG2646HX•••••• | 1987 | — | — | |
| 1B3BG26P2JW•••••• | 1988 | 1 | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 17% of everything Dodge DIPLOMAT owners report: Electrical System, 1 of 5 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Tires | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Dodge DIPLOMAT; the 6 below cover build years 1981 to 1989. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 91V051000 | Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar | 1988–1989 |
| 81V111000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1981–1982 |
| 87V164000 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 1988 |
| 86V053000 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1986 |
| 83V108000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe | 1982 |
| 81V055000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 1981 |
91V051000 was opened in 1991 on cars built from 1988: 3 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 5 reports on the Dodge DIPLOMAT, 40% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Dodge DIPLOMAT | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 5 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 2 (40%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 590% 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 DIPLOMAT share of that is 5 complaints over 5 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Dodge DIPLOMAT VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 5 NHTSA complaints from 5 DIPLOMAT runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which DIPLOMAT production run has the most complaints?
1B3BG26P5FX, a 1985 build, with 1 complaints. The typical DIPLOMAT run has 1.
How many DIPLOMAT complaints involve a crash?
40% of 5 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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