The Meadowbrook was largely identical to the Coronet, excepting trim and equipment differences.

With Chrysler being entirely focussed on the Korean War effort, the 1952s received almost no changes - modifications being limited to details such as a red reflector dot beneath the taillights and lightly redesigned hubcaps.

The doors (now with pull-handles) opened wider, the rear window was a one-piece, and the taillights were oval units.

[9] The "Meadowbrook Special" series was added to replace the Wayfarer at the lower end of Dodge's lineup.

[9] The two-door Suburban wagon, offered for 1953 only, sat on a shorter 114 in (2,900 mm) wheelbase than the sedans.

[12] Offered as a four-door or two-door sedan (called Club Coupé), it was now also available with the optional new "Red Ram" Hemi V8 engine.

[9] Of 241.3 cu in (4.0 L), it produces 140 hp (104 kW) for the Meadowbrook, ten horsepower less than in the more senior Dodges due to a lower compression ratio.