1987 DODGE RAM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 DODGE RAM
The 1987 DODGE RAM has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (4 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (3 complaints), and Seats (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1987 DODGE RAM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 DODGE RAM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1987 DODGE RAM
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 DODGE RAM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PULLEY CAME OFF ALTERNATOR WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO STOP DEAD. ALTERNATOR PULLEY WAS PRESSED ON, NOT BOLTED. THIS WAS DONE BY OZARKS AUTOMOTIVES LOCATED IN SPRINGFIELD, MO.*AK
THE TIRE WAS MOUNTED IN THE SPIRE TIRE HOLDER IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE SUNDAY NIGHT AND BLUE UP DAMAGING THE IN SIDE OF THE VEHICLE( DOT NUMBER: B3DD565455 TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
THIS PAST FRIDAY AUGUST 6, 1999 I HAD A MAJOR FIRE BREAK OUT IN THE BACK OF MY TRUCK IT DESTORYED EVERYTHING THE FIRE WAS SO INTENSED IT MELTED MY LADDERS AND POWER TOOLS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS UNKNOWN
TRANSMISSION POPPING OUT OF GEAR AND NOISE FROM REAR END.
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1987 DODGE RAM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 DODGE RAM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 DODGE RAM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 DODGE RAM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM
- 1983 DODGE RAM — 1 complaint
- 1984 DODGE RAM — 2 complaints
- 1985 DODGE RAM — 14 complaints
- 1986 DODGE RAM — 20 complaints
- 1987 DODGE RAM (current)
- 1988 DODGE RAM — 27 complaints
- 1989 DODGE RAM — 35 complaints
- 1990 DODGE RAM — 23 complaints
- 1991 DODGE RAM — 63 complaints
- 1992 DODGE RAM — 75 complaints
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