1987 DODGE RAIDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 DODGE RAIDER
The 1987 DODGE RAIDER has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, TRAILER HITCHES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightingheadlights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 DODGE RAIDER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 DODGE RAIDER, potentially affecting up to 920,670 vehicles.
Recall 95V103003 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 920,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Recall 93E023000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 670 vehicles affected
Defect: THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 DODGE RAIDER
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 DODGE RAIDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE REAR SEAT BELT COULD NOT ACCOMMODATE A NORMAL SIZE PERSON WITH A 34 INCH WAIST. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO BUCK, THEN ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, BUT COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, NO INJURIES.*AK
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO BUCK, THEN ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, BUT COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, NO INJURIES.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1987 DODGE RAIDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 DODGE RAIDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 DODGE RAIDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 DODGE RAIDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAIDER
- 1986 DODGE RAIDER — 2 complaints
- 1987 DODGE RAIDER (current)
- 1988 DODGE RAIDER — 12 complaints
- 1989 DODGE RAIDER — 11 complaints
- 1990 DODGE RAIDER — 0 complaints
- 1991 DODGE RAIDER — 0 complaints
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