1985 DODGE RAM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 DODGE RAM
The 1985 DODGE RAM has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 DODGE RAM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 DODGE RAM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1985 DODGE RAM
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 DODGE RAM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkages | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1985 DODGE RAM 3500 PICKUP, STEERING LINKAGE BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE A CONCRETE WALL. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0190-91. *JB
POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE CAUSING VEHICLE TO PROLONG THE STOP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE DUE TO BRAKE VACUUM PUMP AND HOSES HAVING OIL IN THEM. ACCORDING TO NHTSA'S RECORDS RECALL 97V06800 SHOULD COVER THIS VEHICLE, CHRYSLER CLAIMS IT DOES NOT APPLY.
ENGINE FAILURE/BURNING DUE TO DEFECTIVE HOSES AND FITTINGS IN AMSOIL BY-PASS KIT, RECALLED AFTER INCIDENT.
CONSUMER NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL REPAIR WORK, STEERING SHAFT COULD COME LOOSE, THE REPAIR WAS TO ATTACH TWO PLASTIC STRAPS AROUND STEERING SHAFT.
Safety Rating for the 1985 DODGE RAM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 DODGE RAM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 DODGE RAM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 DODGE RAM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM
- 1981 DODGE RAM — 2 complaints
- 1983 DODGE RAM — 1 complaint
- 1984 DODGE RAM — 2 complaints
- 1985 DODGE RAM (current)
- 1986 DODGE RAM — 20 complaints
- 1987 DODGE RAM — 21 complaints
- 1988 DODGE RAM — 27 complaints
- 1989 DODGE RAM — 35 complaints
- 1990 DODGE RAM — 23 complaints
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