1985 Dodge Ramcharger Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1985 Dodge Ramcharger has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).

2Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Ramcharger?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1985 Dodge Ramcharger recalls

Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Recall 84V115Sep 24, 19848,800 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 84V117Sep 24, 1984682 vehicles affected

Most common 1985 Dodge Ramcharger problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires2
Seats1
Visibility1

What owners report

2010-09-22, Tires
DOMINATOR RADIAL A/T SIZE 31X1050R15, DOT U78D, TC21601, R8R1. TIRES WERE PURCHASED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO FOR A 1985 DODGE RAMCHARGER. THEY WERE USED FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS THEN PLACED INTO STORAGE. TIRES WERE REMOVED FROM VEHICLE AND PLACED IN A CLIMATE CONTROLLED STORAGE AREA. IN AUGUST 2010 VEHICLE WAS PLACED BACK INTO OPERATION WITH THESE TIRES. TIRES WERE FINE FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS THEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A WEEK. WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES WERE OVER 100 DEGREES ALL WEEK. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO DRIVE IT WAS ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL GOOD YEAR DEALER AND THEY DETERMINED THAT ALL 4 TIRES HAD BELT /TREAD SEPARATION. THESE TI
2006-11-08, Visibility
FOGGED WINDSHIELD. *NM
2000-10-20, Tires
SIDE WALL CALLASPED WHILE ONLY GOING 30 HPH, RIGHT REAR TIRE, TIRE HAD 5000 MILES ON IT. (DOT NUMBER: VDP6 U6W TIRESIZE: 3312.50R15)
1997-04-22, Seats
DRIVER'S SEAT TRACKS BROKE. THE BASE OF SEAT CAUSED PRESSURE WHICH APPEARS TO BE THE CAUSE OF SEAT TRACKS BREAKING. *AK

1985 Dodge Ramcharger questions

Does the 1985 Dodge Ramcharger have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1985 Dodge Ramcharger: Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Dodge Ramcharger?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Seats (1), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Dodge Ramcharger has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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