Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 D150.
The 1982 Dodge D150, a light-duty pickup built on Chrysler’s venerable AD platform, stands out in the model’s history for its remarkably low owner complaint rate—just two total grievances, with steering being the primary trouble spot. A single recall further underscores the truck’s generally trouble-free reputation for this model year, suggesting that while the steering system warranted attention, the D150 otherwise avoided the widespread issues that plagued some contemporaries. For researchers, this 1982 variant represents a high-water mark of reliability within the D150 lineage, offering a baseline of minimal reported failures that makes it a compelling reference point for studying the model’s long-term durability.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 190.2 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 68.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 115 in |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1982 Dodge D150 dominate in one area — the steering, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the steering, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
ALTERED VEHICLES EITHER DO NOT HAVE REAR COUCH SEAT BELTS INSTALLED, VIOLATING FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION, OR HAVE REAR COUCH SEAT BELTS WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR… Remedy: MISSING REAR COUCH SEAT BELTS WILL BE INSTALLED AND IMPROPER ANCHORS WILL BE CORRECTED WITHOUT CHARGE.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.