How many recalls does the 1979 Dodge Sportsman have?

The 1979 Dodge Sportsman has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Dodge Sportsman has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1979 Dodge Sportsman?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

1979 Dodge Sportsman Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1979 Dodge Sportsman. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Pivot pins in the door hinge snapped, causing door to fall off.”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · reported 1996-04-09

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1979 Dodge Sportsman as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.