How many recalls does the 1981 Dodge Ram have?

The 1981 Dodge Ram has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1981 Dodge Ram has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1981 Dodge Ram?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1981 Dodge Ram Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1981 Dodge Ram. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Parchased 4 ea. Firestone firehawk atx 31x10.50 r15 lt 1090 m/s ,1-18-1996. 2 went bad including 1 full tread separation at 60 mph causing muffler and fender damage. No injuries.. Full info sent to web master.I( dot number: vd60aw3183 tire size: 31x10.50 r )”

TIRES · reported 1999-01-01

“Faulty vacuum pump caused muffler to explode/gas tank to catch on fire.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 1994-01-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1981 Dodge Ram as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.