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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||