Dodge Raider 1987
Model Raider made in 1987 by Dodge got 11 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningseat belts and trailer hitches. The car has one 2.6l engine.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/18/17 | 19/23/21 | Regular | $ 838 | 18 | 860820 |
| ( 2.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/20/18 | 19/25/21 | Regular | $ 792 | 18 | 860820 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103003 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 920000 | 12/13/1995 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger, multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 93E023000 | REESE PRODUCTS, INC | E (Equipment) | 670 | 07/22/1993 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/22/1993 | 07/27/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The weld on the receiver unit of the trailer hitch can break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the failure occurs, the trailer can separate from thetowing vehicle, and could result in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the trailer hitch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: trailer hitch.equipment description: reese class ii trailer hitch, part no. 06070.note: if your vehicle is presented to the dealer from whom you purchased theitem on an agreed service date and the remedy is not provided or the remedy does correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, please contact reese products warranty department at 1-800-326-1090, ext. 203. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/24/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2096 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 03/24/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2096 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Driver's seat belt buckle cracked, causing difficulty inserting buckle without jamming and won't always go all the way in. *skd | |||
| 01/11/1995 | |||
| Driver's seat belt latch will not remain engaged into receiver; driver unrestrained. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 05/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Driver's belt retracting mechanism sprung, resulting in strap not retracting completly when belt is released. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| The rear seat belt could not accommodate a normal size person with a 34 inch waist. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/31/2002 | |||
| While driving 15 mph vehicle started to buck, then accelerated. consumer applied brakes, but could not stop vehicle, rearended vehicle in front. vehicle was totalled, no injuries.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/24/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2096 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle suddenly took off backwards into a tree, the brakes did not work and the vehicle's ignition would not turn off. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 05/31/2002 | |||
| While driving 15 mph vehicle started to buck, then accelerated. consumer applied brakes, but could not stop vehicle, rearended vehicle in front. vehicle was totalled, no injuries.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| The structure housing on the windshield wiper is defective, and wipers don't work . please describe . *ak | |||