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

Tire Defects

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Dodge Ram.

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1986 Dodge Ram — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1986 Dodge Ram reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1986 Dodge Ram has 20 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1986 Dodge Ram?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (6 complaints); Electrical System:Wiring (3 complaints); Tire Defects (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1986 Dodge Ram?
NHTSA complaints for the 1986 Dodge Ram include 3 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1986 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1986 Dodge Ram as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1986 Dodge Ram?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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