1983 Dodge RAM Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1983 Dodge RAM recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1983 Dodge RAM.

Most common 1983 Dodge RAM problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	1

What owners report

1999-11-10, Structure
WHILE BACKING UP, (APPROX. 2 MILES/HR), THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED! UPON INSPECTION, FOUND METAL FATIGUE IN THE FRAME AREA WHERE THE "LOWER CONTROL ARM" ATTACHES TO THE "FRAME". A LARGE SECTION OF THE FRAME RIPPED AWAY AT THE MATING AREA WHERE 4 BOLTS HOLD THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO MY RESIDENCE. 3 MECHANICS HAVE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE, AND ALL 3 STATED, "THEY HAVE NEVER OBSERVED SUCH A DEFECT, AND SUGGESTED I CONTACT DODGE". I HAVE AND DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MICHIGAN SAID, "THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY SUCH PROBLEM". THE MECHANICS BELIEVE THIS IS A "DESIGN FLAW" AND IS NOT REPAIRABALE BY REPLACING PARTS (COULD ONLY WELD THE FRAME - WHICH WO

1983 Dodge RAM questions

Does the 1983 Dodge RAM have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1983 Dodge RAM at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Dodge RAM?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1983 Dodge RAM has been fixed?

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