The service and repair manual for the 1983 Dodge Charger — 2.2L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.7L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, SOHC 1.7L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | 2.2 Hatchback 2-Door · Shelby Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1983 Charger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 54
- Engine Performance 616
- Accessories & Equipment 152
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 32
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 110
- Brakes 74
- Maintenance 73
- Drivelines & Axles 18
- Steering 99
- Electrical 159
- Suspension 42
- Engine Mechanical 123
- Transmission 84
- Steering Wheel Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1983 Charger
- Vehicle Speed Control — accelerator pedal · 83V035000Throttle may not return to idle because of interference between the accelerator pedal and the floor carpet. the accelerator pedal rod extends below the base of the foot pad and contacts the floor carp.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1983 Charger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1983 Charger manual
Is this manual specific to the 1983 Charger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1983 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 1.7L I4 across the 2.2 Hatchback 2-Door, Shelby Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1983 Charger problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1983 Charger, covering vehicle speed control. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1983 Charger wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1983 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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