1979 DODGE RAM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1979 DODGE RAM
The 1979 DODGE RAM has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Structureframe And Members (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1979 DODGE RAM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 DODGE RAM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1979 DODGE RAM
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1979 DODGE RAM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO FIRE WHICH STARTED IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE NEAR AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET. *JG
VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO FIRE WHICH STARTED IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE NEAR AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET. *JG
THE PICKUP IS VERY DANGEROUS AND IS NOT TO BE ON THE ROAD, ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER BODY SHOP MANAGER. THE FRAME SEPARATED 2" AT THE WELD, JUST UNDER THE DRIVERS DOOR AND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THE WELD IS CRACKED. THE FRAME IS READY TO BREAK IN 2. LUCKILY IT WAS FOUND BEFORE SOMEONE DRIVING IT GOT KILLED OR KILLED SOMEONE ELSE ON THE HIGHWAY. CHRYSLER WAS NOTIFIED BUT IT HAS BEEN 8 DAYS AND STILL HAVE NOT HEARD WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE TRUCK IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT ANYONE CAN SEE THAT WHEN IT WAS WELDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE WELDING DID NOT PENETRATE THE METAL. ANOTHER WORDS, A VERY POOR WELDING JOB. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MANY PEOPLE THAT OWN DODGE TRUCKS THAT THE FRAME IS VERY WEAK. THEY ARE NOT TOUGH TRUCKS AS THEY ADVERTISE THEM TO BE. NOW I HAVE A TRUCK SITTING IN MY YARD THAT IS STILL FINANCED AND NOT ABLE TO USE. PEOPLE NEED TO BE AWARE. IF THAT FRAME WOULD OF BROKE IN 2 GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT WOULD OF HAPPENED?*AK
THE VEHICLE SELF STARTED AND DROVE THROUGH A GLASS ENTRANCE OF A STORE, AND KILLED 2 CHILDREN. PROBLEM HAS BEEN FOUND. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1979 DODGE RAM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1979 DODGE RAM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1979 DODGE RAM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1979 DODGE RAM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM
- 1976 DODGE RAM — 2 complaints
- 1977 DODGE RAM — 2 complaints
- 1979 DODGE RAM (current)
- 1981 DODGE RAM — 2 complaints
- 1983 DODGE RAM — 1 complaint
- 1984 DODGE RAM — 2 complaints
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