1986 DODGE RAM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
3 Crashes 5 Fires 1 Death
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 DODGE RAM
The 1986 DODGE RAM has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (6 complaints), Electrical Systemwiring (3 complaints), and Tires (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1986 DODGE RAM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 DODGE RAM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1986 DODGE RAM
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 DODGE RAM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 6
2 Crashes
2 Injuries
1 Death
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3
3 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 2
1 Crash
2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE ENGINE FIRE. NAR 07/02/2003.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AFTER PUTTING SOME FUEL IN IT, A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
WHILE IN MOTION, CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE AND REALIZED THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT THE SCENE INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE WIRING TO THE AUDIO EQUIPMENT FROM THE BATTERY. *JG
TIRE TREAD AND BELT SEPARATION. BELTS EXPOSED; RAPID DEFLATION. TIRE DESTROYED. NOT THE FIRST SIMILAR PROBLEM I'VE HAD WITH THIS MODEL OF TIRE. IT HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE A FEW YEARS AGO. *AK (DOT NUMBER: M3H3 AKYX TIRESIZE: 205-70R15)
THERE IS A SEAT BELT RECALL FOR SEAT BELT COMING UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM VISITING FRIENDS WHO LIVE ABOUT 13 MILES FROM ME ON A HOT SUN. AFTERNOON ON A 2-LANE COUNTRY ROAD. I BEGAN TO NOTICE SOME SWAY ON THE CURVES ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY HOME. AS I WAS DRIVING INTO THE CITY LIMITS I REALIZED THE REAR TIRE HAD GONE FLAT BUT DROVE ABOUT 1 BLOCK SO I COULD PULL OFF SAFELY. AS A RESULT THE TIRE RECEIVED SOME DAMAGE WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FLAT. I HAD IT REPLACED AT THE SAME FIRESTONE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM BUT WAS PUZZLED BECAUSE IT SEEMED TO BE VERY CHEWED UP FOR THE SHORT DISTANCE I CONTINUED TO DRIVE ONCE I NOTICED THE FLAT. THE TIRE WAS ONE OF FOUR I BOUGHT TOGETHER LESS THAN A YEAR AGO BUT THE ONE WHICH WENT FLAT WAS REPLACED BEFORE WORD OF THE PROBLEMS WITH SIMILAR TIRES WAS PUBLICIZED. I AM STILL DRIVING ON THE OTHER 3 PLUS THE REPLACEMENT. I AM VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE ONE OF THE TIRES (LEFT FRONT) HAS NEVER HELD AIR WELL, IN SPITE OF TAKING IT BACK FOR REMOUNTING, AND IT IS ONCE AGAIN LOSING AIR REGULARLY WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP IT PROPERLY INFLATED. THE EARLIEST APPOINTMENT I COULD GET AT ANOTHER LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE IS SEPT. 9. THE ONLY DOCUMENTATION WHICH MIGHT BE AVAILABLE OF THIS EVENT, BESIDES MY RECEIPTS, WOULD BE THE AAA RECORDS WHEN I CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH CHANGING THE TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
Safety Rating for the 1986 DODGE RAM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 DODGE RAM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 DODGE RAM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 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 — 14 complaints
- 1986 DODGE RAM (current)
- 1987 DODGE RAM — 21 complaints
- 1988 DODGE RAM — 27 complaints
- 1989 DODGE RAM — 35 complaints
- 1990 DODGE RAM — 23 complaints
- 1991 DODGE RAM — 63 complaints
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