Dodge RAMCHARGER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1974 to 1991 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 18 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 11.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 4 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Tires: 4; Seats: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Steering: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 1; 2000: 4; 2001: 1; 2002: 4; 2006: 1; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 966425 · 1995-06-07 (June 7, 1995)
STEERING SYSTEM PERFORMS ERRATIC ALLOWING TRUCK TO WANDER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966425 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484993 · 1995-08-14 (August 14, 1995)
STEERING BOX LEAKS DUE TO FAILED SEALS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484993 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 564250 · 2002-02-12 (February 12, 2002)
DEALER REPLACED FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, SHOES AND PADS AND RESURFACED 2 ROTORS AND DRUMS. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 564250 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
1978: 2; 1979: 0; 1980: 1; 1981: 1; 1982: 2; 1983: 2; 1984: 2; 1985: 2; 1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 0; 1991: 0