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Dodge RAM Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 63 safety recalls and 4,080 owner complaints across 33 model years of the Dodge RAM (1976–2011). The most-complained-about year is 1996.

63
safety recalls, all years
4,080
owner complaints, all years
1994
year with most recalls
1996
year with most complaints

Pick your Dodge RAM model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2011 Dodge RAM40
2010 Dodge RAM527
2009 Dodge RAM59
2008 Dodge RAM225
2007 Dodge RAM117
2006 Dodge RAM025
2005 Dodge RAM040
2004 Dodge RAM158
2003 Dodge RAM253
2002 Dodge RAM2116
2001 Dodge RAM9318
2000 Dodge RAM6147
1999 Dodge RAM9366
1998 Dodge RAM13483
1997 Dodge RAM7398
1996 Dodge RAM10625
1995 Dodge RAM12611
1994 Dodge RAM18469
1993 Dodge RAM054
1992 Dodge RAM158
1991 Dodge RAM251
1990 Dodge RAM023
1989 Dodge RAM028
1988 Dodge RAM022
1987 Dodge RAM018
1986 Dodge RAM018
1985 Dodge RAM010
1984 Dodge RAM02
1983 Dodge RAM01
1981 Dodge RAM02
1979 Dodge RAM03
1977 Dodge RAM02
1976 Dodge RAM01

What Dodge RAM owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 4,080 complaints with NHTSA. The 1996 model year has the most, with 625.

All Dodge RAM recalls (63)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge RAM, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 10V657000 Reported 15,271 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge RAM 4500 and 5500 vehicles. These vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left outer tie rod free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

  2. Power steering fluid (steering)

    NHTSA 10V616000 Reported 62,166 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dodge RAM trucks manufactured from march 2009 through october 2010. Some vehicles equipped with diesel engine and a hydroboost brake system may be equipped with a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels that may result in brake pedals that are slow to return.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering reservoir cap free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2010, 2011

  3. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V474000 Reported 772 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 dodge RAM d2, dj, and ds-body vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." some vehicles have been built with certification and/or supplemental tire pressure information labels printed with incorrect weight or seating capacity information.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with replacement certification and/or supplemental tire pressure information labels. At the customer's option, they may take their vehicle to a chrysler dealer for installation. This service…

    Model years: 2011

  4. Electric power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 10V475000 Reported 23,237 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge RAM light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2011

  5. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 10V315000 Reported 20,626 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and RAM 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2010

  6. Electrical system: module

    NHTSA 10V200000 Reported 37,335 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler 300, dodge challenger, charger, jeep commander, grand cherokee and dodge RAM vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 23, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2010

  7. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 10V009000 Reported 20,045 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge RAM truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.

    Remedy: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2009, 2010

  8. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 09V158000 Reported 36,793 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    Chrysler is recalling 36,793 my 2009 dodge RAM light duty pickup trucks equipped with manual temperature control (mtc) only. The software programmed into the heating ventilation and air conditioning module may cause the windshield defrosting and defogging functions to become inoperative.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before august 3, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.

    Model years: 2009

  9. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 09V084000 Reported 65,896 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    Chrysler is recalling 65,896 my 2008-2009 light and heavy duty dodge RAM pickup trucks. The windshield wiper module motor assembly may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiping capability.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper module assemblies with vented wiper motor housings free of charge. The safety recall began on august 17, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2008, 2009

  10. Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) (power train)

    NHTSA 09V078000 Reported 504 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    Chrysler is recalling 504 my 2009 dodge RAM 2500/3500 pickup trucks heavy duty cab chassis with manual transmission and power adjustable pedal package. The clutch pedal connecting rod to the clutch master cylinder may separate from the master cylinder. This may not allow disengagement of the clutch when the pedal is depressed, which…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch master cylinder hydraulic system free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2009

  11. Driveshaft (power train)

    NHTSA 07V413000 Reported 1,498 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain two wheel drive trucks equipped with manual transmissions, the front driveshaft yoke may break under certain driving conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2007

  12. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 04V385000 Reported 2,261 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain pick-up trucks equipped with 4.7l engines, the generator wiring harness may short circuit due to contact with a valve cover stud.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the alternator wiring insulation for damage and repair and add a tie-strap clip to the valve cover stud to retain the wiring. This recall began on august 13, 2004. Owners should contact…

    Model years: 2004

  13. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 04V185000 Reported 44,588 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector, which can compromise sealing integrity of the connector.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. The recall will begin on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

  14. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 03V033000 Reported 19,500 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Certain pickup trucks, equipped with cummins diesel engines and manual transmissions, may experience an elevated idle speed after extended cruise control use.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the software in the cummins engine controller. Owner notification began on march 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

    Model years: 2003

  15. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 02V161000 Reported 97,500 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rod ends and ball studs. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

    Model years: 1997, 1998

  16. Axle assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 02V159000 Reported 46,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain 4x4 pickup trucks, the rear axle flange weld to the axle tube could fatigue and allow the brake caliper assembly to rotate.

    Remedy: Dealers will install rear brake caliper reinforcements on the rear axle assemblies. Owner notification began december 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

    Model years: 2002

  17. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 02V042000 Reported 268,740 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc) can loosen.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the installation of the alternator wire connection to the pdc and if necessary, reposition the wire so that the crimp connection will face upward and tighten the fastener to the correct torque…

    Model years: 2001

  18. Tires

    NHTSA 01V289000 Reported 151 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: certain 2500 wagons were equipped with incorrect load range tires.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the load range 'd' tires with correct load range 'e' tires. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do…

    Model years: 2001

  19. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 01V253000 Reported 98,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: vans and wagons not equipped with power front seats. In the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat connector located beneath the driver's seat could develop a high resistive short circuit that cycles the circuit breaker.

    Remedy: Owners will receive instructions for removing the circuit breaker from the fuse panel. If an owner desires, their dealer can perform the repair. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. Owners who do not receive the…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  20. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 01V184000 Reported 212 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: vans. A substitute wheel lug nut tightening process may not have been sufficient to assure proper torque of the lug nuts.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wheel lug nuts for proper torque and correct if necessary. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. All owners have been contacted.

    Model years: 2001

  21. Air bags

    NHTSA 01V153000 Reported 216,100 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the RAM pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed,…

    Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

  22. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 01V119000 Reported 161,682 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 1999

  23. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 01V037000 Reported 157,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the throttle cable and upper bell crank lever. Owner notification began august 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996

  24. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 01V040000 Reported 701,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa,…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. Owner notification began september 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

    Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

  25. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 01V038000 Reported 2,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Some vehicles may have inadequate clearance between the front tire/wheel and the brake hose/ABS sensor wire assembly. During full lock turns, it is possible for the tire or wheel to contact the brake hose/ABS sensor wire assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hose assemblies, and the ABS sensor wire will be inspected and replaced if necessary. Owner notification began march 8, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

    Model years: 2000

  26. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 01V008000 Reported 2,400 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks equipped with a camper package and overload springs. The rear axle spacer plate could lead to deformation of the upper spring plate during assembly of the axle to the vehicle resulting a soft joint.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the spacer plates and the spring plates will be replaced. Owner notification began february 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 2001

  27. Child seat

    NHTSA 00V366000 Reported 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

    Model years: 2001

  28. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 00V307000 Reported 480 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks. The upper control arms attached with cadmium coated nuts can cause the bolts to stretch due to the application of a higher than specified clamp load. Breakage of the upper control arm fasteners could cause the axle to rotate forward under braking conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper control arm bolts and nuts.

    Model years: 2001

  29. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 00V135000 Reported 690,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The affected vehicles were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. High electrical current loads pass through the switch when the blower motor is operated on high for an extended periods of time.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.

    Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996

  30. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 00V107000 Reported 357,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with optional trailer hitch. The trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using material with insufficient strength.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the trailer hitches and replace any trailer hitch showing signs of fatigue cracking. If no evidence of cracking exists, the dealer will install two reinforcement brackets.

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000

  31. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 00V007000 Reported 76 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The welds at the right side lower control arm bracket to axle tube attachment may have inadequate fatigue life due to poor weld quality. This can lead to separation of the control arm bracket from the axle tube.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.

    Model years: 2000

  32. Shock absorber (suspension)

    NHTSA 99V214000 Reported 49,066 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. (2500 and 3500 series 4x4 regular cab pickup produced before march 21, 1995; 2500 and 3500 series 4x4 club cab pickup produced before june 8, 1995; and 3500 series 4x2/4x4 chassis cab trucks produced before june 21, 1995). The front suspension spring/shock towers can crack and eventually…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. Vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.

    Model years: 1994, 1995

  33. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 99V190000 Reported 8,378 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and manual transmissions. The underbody hydraulic clutch line heat shield is too short, allowing the plastic clutch line material to be directly exposed to exhaust temperatures. It is possible to exceed the melting temperature of the clutch line material.

    Remedy: Dealers will install the proper length heat shield.

    Model years: 1999

  34. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 99V115000 Reported 8,883 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.

    Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

  35. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 99V044000 Reported 45 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vans and wagons equipped with compressed natural gas (cng). The fuel hose that connects the left and right fuel rails may shrink and leak fuel if exposed to high engine operating temperatures.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.

    Model years: 1999

  36. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 99V034000 Reported 45 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: vans equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks. Incorrect fuel tank straps were installed on the small fuel tank. As a result, the fuel tank may not be securely attached to the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the mounting straps for the small fuel tank.

    Model years: 1999

  37. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 99V023000 Reported 250,845 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: van and wagon model passenger vehicles. If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), the aecm can corrode. The resulting corrosion can cause the driver side air bag to deploy inadvertently.

    Remedy: Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997

  38. Air bags

    NHTSA 99V002000 Reported 46,193 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: vans and vans used for conversion. If a heavy object impacts the metal casing of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), located under the driver seat, the module could inadvertently deploy the air bags.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the aecm with a module that incorporates revised hardware and software on all affected vehicles.

    Model years: 1998

  39. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 98V207000 Reported 25,014 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. The low pressure diesel fuel supply tube located in the engine compartment between the filter and the high pressure pump can fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure diesel fuel supply tube.

    Model years: 1998

  40. Structure

    NHTSA 98V208000 Reported 12,400 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. These vehicles may have been built with bolts that were not properly hardened. The bolts were used to attach the cab and the core support to the frame.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace these bolts with properly hardened bolts.

    Model years: 1998

  41. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 98V209000 Reported 30,747 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. An intermittent high engine idle condition can occur due to a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.

    Model years: 1998

  42. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 98V182000 Reported 8,144 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with either a 8.0l v-10 engine or a 5.9l v-8 heavy duty gasoline engine. An exhaust system heat shield attaching screw is too close to the underbody fuel line. The line can rub against the screw, possibly causing fuel leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the underbody heat shield attaching screw and replace it with rubber adhesive. The chassis fuel line will be inspected for signs of wear and any tubes indicating wear will be replaced.

    Model years: 1998

  43. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 98V105000 Reported 4,200 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front seat belt buckles were not properly riveted to the support strap.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front outer seat belt buckles with buckles that have been properly riveted.

    Model years: 1998

  44. Rotor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 98V075000 Reported 1,550 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The brake rotor material strength is not sufficient causing a hub fatigue fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake rotors and if necessary, replace these rotors.

    Model years: 1998

  45. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 97V199000 Reported 497,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.

    Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996

  46. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 97V126000 Reported 6,400 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with diesel engines. The exhaust pipe contacts or is in close proximity to the outer dash panel silencer pad.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the dash silencer pad adjacent to the exhaust pipe and replace this pad with a thermal heat shield on the exhaust pipe.

    Model years: 1997

  47. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 97V084000 Reported 960,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.

    Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

  48. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 97V068000 Reported 58,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The engine driven vacuum pump can allow engine oil into the vacuum hoses due to the absence of an internal check valve. The oil can cause the hose to deteriorate and partially collapse, reducing the vacuum supply to the brake booster.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a vacuum pump check valve to the vacuum pump. In addition, the vacuum hose connected to the vacuum pump will be replaced with a hose that is engine oil resistant.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

  49. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 96V230000 Reported 475,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.

    Model years: 1994, 1995

  50. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 96V027000 Reported 2,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The involved vehicles have tire/wheel specification information on the vehicle certification label which indicates a smaller size tire than required. This does not comply with label requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

    Remedy: Owners will be mailed an overlay label with the correct tire/wheel certification information and instructions for installing the label on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the label for them.

    Model years: 1996

  51. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 95V237000 Reported 12,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The fasteners which secure the generator cartridge fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load. Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the generator cartridge fuse fasteners properly.

    Model years: 1996

  52. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 95V089000 Reported 78,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs.

    Model years: 1991

  53. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 95V088000 Reported 293,043 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover.

    Model years: 1994, 1995

  54. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 95V056000 Reported 175,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The secondary hood latch rod can bind on the guide bracket and prevent engagement of the secondary latch.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch bracket.

    Model years: 1994, 1995

  55. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 94V025002 Reported 90 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The right outside rearview mirror contains convex glass rather than flat. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS no. 111, "rearview mirrors."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the right outside rearview mirror with a mirror having a flat surface.

    Model years: 1994

  56. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V005000 Reported 185,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The cinch bar component within the passenger side safety belt buckle assembly shatters causing the belt to release.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the cinch bar with a newly designed part.

    Model years: 1994

  57. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 94V202000 Reported 1,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The front suspension track bar bracket attachment has inadequate fatigue strength and can fail, causing front axle vibration.

    Remedy: A front suspension track bar bracket reinforcement strut will be installed.

    Model years: 1994

  58. Interior lighting

    NHTSA 94V128000 Reported 6,088 vehicles potentially affected MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.

    The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.

    Remedy: Mark iii dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.

    Model years: 1994

  59. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 94V113000 Reported 7,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    These vehicles do not meet the rear impact test requirements of FMVSS 301, "fuel system integrity."

    Remedy: Dealers will strengthen the left frame rail by installing a frame rail reinforcement bracket.

    Model years: 1994

  60. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 94V097000 Reported 400 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The front suspension track bar has inadequate fatigue strength.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension track bar.

    Model years: 1994

  61. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 93V213000 Reported 17,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The seat back latch lever pivot rivets are susceptible to distortion. The distorted assemblies allow the seat back release latch lever to remain in the released position which is in non-compliance with FMVSS no. 207, "seating systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect seat back latch assembly with a revised assembly.

    Model years: 1994

  62. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 93V173000 Reported 3,900 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Front suspension track bar attachment to the axle may not be adequately tightened.

    Remedy: Tighten front suspension track bar axle attachment to the specified torque.

    Model years: 1994

  63. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 92V005000 Reported 2,800 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect information.

    Remedy: An overlay of the correct tire and rim selection information certificate will be provided.

    Model years: 1991, 1992

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.