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.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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