What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Dodge Charger?

EPA figures for the 1985 Dodge Charger reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Dodge Charger?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Dodge Charger. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Dodge Charger?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Dodge Charger, most often about: Electrical System, Power Train, Exterior Lighting. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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1985 Dodge Charger

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	33	27	329
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	18	27	21	423
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	17	26	20	444
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	23	20	444
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	31	25	355
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	18	27	21	423
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	26	36	30	296
2.2L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	21	26	23	386
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	33	26	342

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 84V116000

AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE MAY ALLOW AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE (EXCESSIVE FUEL) IN THE ENGINE DURING DECELERATION. THE MIXTURE OF AIR AND EXCESSIVE FUEL CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE STOPPING, COASTING, OR TURNING.

Campaign 84V147000

THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.

Campaign 08E033000

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

13 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 4 Power Train 2 Exterior Lighting 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.