Complaints
14
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Fires:1
#21 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
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