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Dodge Ramcharger Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 23 owner complaints across 15 model years of the Dodge Ramcharger (1974–1991). The most-complained-about year is 1985.

8
safety recalls, all years
23
owner complaints, all years
1978
year with most recalls
1985
year with most complaints

Pick your Dodge Ramcharger model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Dodge Ramcharger04
1990 Dodge Ramcharger02
1989 Dodge Ramcharger01
1988 Dodge Ramcharger03
1987 Dodge Ramcharger04
1986 Dodge Ramcharger02
1985 Dodge Ramcharger24
1984 Dodge Ramcharger20
1983 Dodge Ramcharger20
1982 Dodge Ramcharger20
1981 Dodge Ramcharger11
1980 Dodge Ramcharger10
1979 Dodge Ramcharger02
1978 Dodge Ramcharger20
1974 Dodge Ramcharger10

What Dodge Ramcharger owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The 1985 model year has the most, with 4.

All Dodge Ramcharger recalls (8)

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

  1. Underbody shields (structure)

    NHTSA 84V115000 Reported 8,800 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicles are not in compliance with the impact test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity." the structure of the rear step bumper may not withstand a rear end collision similar to the force created in testing; fuel leakage may occur upon impact.

    Remedy: A fuel tank protective skid plate will be installed free of charge.

    Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

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

    NHTSA 84V117000 Reported 682 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The front brake hose, which is routed from the body brake tubing to the front axle connector, may have been twisted when installed. If the hose is twisted, it may become looped or coiled upon itself resulting in abrasive contact during normal operation.

    Remedy: The front brake hose on each vehicle involved will be inspected for proper routing and, if necessary, rerouted to prevent any abrasive contact.

    Model years: 1985

  3. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 84V047000 Reported 1,800 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Piston within master cylinder may develop a seal leakage. This defect may result in intermittent loss of front wheel brakes.

    Remedy: Defective master cylinders will be replaced free of charge.

    Model years: 1984

  4. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 82V095000 Reported 1,725 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Ignition switches installed in the involved vehicles may have been distorted during a crimping operation which resulted in the internal plastic contact carrier of the switch cracking. Pieces of a cracked carrier may break away, permitting abnormal switch electrical contact and the potential for starter actuaton when the switch is turned…

    Remedy: All suspect ignition switches will be replaced without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1983

  5. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 82V055000 Reported 4,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. Eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  6. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 78V038000 Reported 9,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    An intermediate steering shaft containing a mismatched pot coupling assembly may have been installed on the involved vehicles. This coupling may have an oversized serration diameter. An oversized serration could prevent the coupling from adequately tightening onto the gear or shaft splines.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a replacement shaft coupling.

    Model years: 1978

  7. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 77V176000 Reported 600 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The steering columns on the involved vehicles may have been misassembled, resulting in the master serration for steering wheel indexing being mislocated by 180 degrees. The tie rod may have been adjusted in attempting to overcome this condition and this may have caused insufficient tie rod thread engagement to the sleeve attachment.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the lower steering shaft assembly with a correctly indexed assembly which will locate the steering wheel in the correct position. Tie rod assembly will also be inspected and adjusted to ensure…

    Model years: 1978

  8. Carrier/rack (equipment)

    NHTSA 74V083000 Reported 340 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Model years: 1974

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.