1987 Dodge Ramcharger recalls & complaints

5 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

5complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Dodge Ramcharger under individual trim or body names rather than "Ramcharger", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

5complaints

0crashes

1fires

1injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (2), Gasoline (2), Steering (1), Body / structure (1), Suspension (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (5)

11/06/1996 · Steering
A STEEL SPRING THAT HOLDS THE SHOES IN PLACE INSIDE THE STEERING COUPLING UNIT HAS BROKEN OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. *AK

03/24/1996 · Body / structure
CONNECTING BRACKET TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER NOT WELDED PROPERLY AT FACTORY, CAUSING FAILURE. *SD

12/07/1995 · Fuel system · fire
STARTED VEHICLE HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. TT

08/08/1995 · Suspension
REAR AXLE BROKE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. TT

11/16/1994 · Fuel system
VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED WITH FUEL TANK SHIELD, SHIELD IS LISTED AS AN OPTION. *AW

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