1986 Dodge RAM
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
18 complaints2 involved a crash5 involved a fire2 injuries1 deaths
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle engine fire. nar 07/02/2003.*mr while driving the vehicle ran out of gas. while attempting to restart the vehicle, after putting some fuel in it, a fire erupted in the engine compartment (ohio traffic crash report). *nm
- Electrical system › Wiring
While in motion, consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. consumer stopped vehicle and realized the vehicle was on fire. The fire department at the scene informed consumer that the fire was caused by the wiring to the audio equipment from the battery. *jg
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tire tread and belt separation. Belts exposed; rapid deflation. Tire destroyed. Not the first similar problem I've had with this model of tire. It happened once before a few years ago. *ak (dot number: M3H3 akyx tiresize: 205-70r15)
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
There IS a seat belt recall for seat belt coming unlatched while driving. This vehicle IS not included in recall due to vin although it has the same problem. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
- Tires
I was driving home from visiting friends who live about 13 miles from me on a hot sun. Afternoon on a 2-lane country road. I began to notice some sway on the curves about 1/3 of the way home. as I was driving into the city limits I realized the rear tire had gone flat but drove about 1 block so I…
I was driving home from visiting friends who live about 13 miles from me on a hot sun. Afternoon on a 2-lane country road. I began to notice some sway on the curves about 1/3 of the way home. as I was driving into the city limits I realized the rear tire had gone flat but drove about 1 block so I could pull off safely. as a result the tire received some damage which made it difficult to determine the exact cause of the flat. I had it replaced at the same firestone dealer I bought it from but was puzzled because it seemed to be very chewed up for the short distance I continued to drive once I noticed the flat. the tire was one of four I bought together less than a year ago but the one which went flat was replaced before word of the problems with similar tires was publicized. I am still driving on the other 3 plus the replacement. I am very concerned because one of the tires (left front) has never held air well, in spite of taking it back for remounting, and it IS once again losing air regularly which makes it difficult to keep it properly inflated. the earliest appointment I could get at another local firestone store IS sept. 9. the only documentation which might be available of this event, besides my receipts, would be the aaa records when I called for assistance with changing the tire.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Fuel tank seems to be leaking from the bottom and near the seam of the tank. If an ignition soure was present it could cause a fire. This was found when oil was being changed. about a year ago, fuel was leakng from filler tube. Owner was not able to find a replacement. fuel tank has not been replaced. Owner has not been able to reach the manufacturer. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt release button broke--repaired and later received recall notice. want refund.
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Center seat belt was not properly installed after recall repair.
- Unknown or other
All the lights on the dash do not function, including the wipers. Dealer will not fix. *ak
- Wheels
Wheel fell off, causing axle damage. ( new jersey state police report)
- Electrical system › Wiring
Fire started in the engine compartment, causing the entire electrical system to burn. please give further details. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine compartment fire. (Ohio state police report)
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door latch failure. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
The vehicle was in the park position and the vehicle caught fire. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Dealer indicates per mfr. Computer info, vin's not involved in recall campaign 95v103003, even though belts display tk on them. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Tires
Front right shoulder/lap belt latch broke upon impact; right rear tire blew; vehicle hit dirt bank; tumbled over.; vehicle totaled. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Takata seat belt. Hit object in highway, lost control passengers seat belt failed and occupant was ejected. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 1013900968069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
- 39533Steering column coupler service.
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