Dodge Ram 1985
Model Ram made in 1985 by Dodge got 14 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding steering. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1985
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 21/22/22 | 24/29/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 10 | 85 124 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 23/24/24 | 26/31/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 10 | 85 124 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/25/23 | 24/32/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 10 | 85 124 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 23/26/24 | 26/33/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 10 | 85 124 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 10 | 85 124 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/27/25 | 26/34/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 10 | 85 124 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 21/22/22 | 24/29/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 10 | 85 124 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/25/23 | 24/32/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 10 | 85 124 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/27/25 | 25/34/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 10 | 85 124 |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
190393 | 04/01/1993 | 39533 | Steering column coupler service. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
06/21/1996 | 1 | ||
Spark plug/wires failed. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
2 | 10/01/1995 | ||
Engine failure/burning due to defective hoses and fittings in amsoil by-pass kit, recalled after incident. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
06/21/1996 | 2 | 10/01/1995 | |
Engine failure | |||
06/21/1996 | 1 | ||
Oil hose failed, causing leakage/engine fire. | |||
Oil leak at oil filter. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
06/21/1996 | 1 | ||
Fuel return line burned through. | |||
OTHER | |||
01/21/1995 | |||
In order to take the cooling system level the bike should be 90 degrees but there is no support to keep it from falling on you. tt | |||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
03/01/1997 | 04/24/1992 | ||
While driving vehicle about 25 mph the front wheels locked up because the bolts that hold the gears in front differential sheared off. *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
11/27/1996 | |||
The vehicle rolled over at about 45mph, at which time four lap seat belts failed to hold the passengers in place, they disconnected/came apart. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
11/01/1997 | 06/04/1995 | ||
Brake system failure due to brake vacuum pump and hoses having oil in them. according to nhtsa's records recall 97v06800 should cover this vehicle, chrysler claims it does not apply. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
05/12/2002 | |||
Poor brake performance causing vehicle to prolong the stop. cause unknown. dealer notified. *ak | |||
STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
04/19/2010 | 1 | ||
1985 dodge ram 3500 pickup, steering linkage broke causing the vehicle to strike a concrete wall. *bf ohio traffic crash report # 10-0190-91. *jb | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
1 | 08/01/1997 | ||
Consumer not satisfied with recall repair work, steering shaft could come loose, the repair was to attach two plastic straps around steering shaft. | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
06/08/1995 | 8 | ||
Front doors are almost falling off due to weak welding or lack of restraint on front door hinges (other vehicle from 486925). *ak |