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1985 Dodge Diplomat
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.
The Dodge Diplomat is an intermediate car that was produced by Dodge from the 1977 to 1989 model years. Introduced as a higher-priced companion model to the Dodge Aspen as Dodge phased out the long-running Dodge Dart, the Diplomat ultimately replaced the Aspen.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Premium | 15 | 19 | 16 | 555 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Premium | 11 | 14 | 12 | 741 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
4 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Dodge Diplomat?
EPA figures for the 1985 Dodge Diplomat reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1985 Dodge Diplomat?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1985 Dodge Diplomat in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1985 Dodge Diplomat?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Dodge Diplomat, most often about: Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.