1986 Dodge Ram Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Dodge Ram.

19851987
Complaints
20
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Injuries
4
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Dodge Ram Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Crash-related:2
#23 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Fires:3
#32 complaints

TIRES

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Dodge Ram.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY62
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING33
TIRES21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
WHEELS1

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