8
recalls
The Dodge Ramcharger has 8 recalls covering 26,947 vehicles as reported; model year 1985 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1985: 2
Units affected
27K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Dodge Ramcharger by component
- Steering2 · 9,600 units
- Electrical system1 · 1,725 units
- Equipment1 · 340 units
- Service brakes, air1 · 682 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 1,800 units
- Structure1 · 8,800 units
- Suspension1 · 4,000 units
Dodge Ramcharger recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1984 | Dodge Ramcharger, W Series (1985): Service brakes, airNo. 84V117000 | Other or not stated | 682 |
| Sep 24, 1984 | Dodge Ramcharger; Plymouth Trailbuster (1980-1985): StructureNo. 84V115000 | Crash risk | 8,800 |
| Apr 10, 1984 | Dodge B150, B250, B350, D1 and 4 more (1984): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 84V047000 | Other or not stated | 1,800 |
| Oct 5, 1982 | Dodge B150, B250, B350, D123 and 3 more (1983): Electrical systemNo. 82V095000 | Fire | 1,725 |
| May 27, 1982 | Chrysler Lebaron, Town AND Country; Dodge 400, Aries and 4 more (1982): SuspensionNo. 82V055000 | Other or not stated | 4,000 |
| Feb 17, 1978 | Dodge D100, D200, D300, D400 and 6 more (1978): SteeringNo. 78V038000 | Other or not stated | 9,000 |
| Oct 14, 1977 | Dodge D Series, Ramcharger; Plymouth Trailduster (1978): SteeringNo. 77V176000 | Other or not stated | 600 |
| May 23, 1974 | Dodge Ramcharger; Plymouth Trailduster (1974): EquipmentNo. 74V083000 | Other or not stated | 340 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1985 Dodge Ramcharger recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1985 Dodge Ramcharger. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Dodge Ramcharger have?
8 recalls cover the Dodge Ramcharger, for 26,947 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Dodge Ramcharger?
Tires: named in 6 of the 23 safety complaints about the Dodge Ramcharger, then service brakes, hydraulic (4). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.