How many recalls does the 1983 Dodge Ram have?

The 1983 Dodge Ram has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1983 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 1983 Dodge Ram?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

1983 Dodge Ram Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1983 Dodge Ram. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“While backing up, (approx. 2 miles/hr), the right front wheel collapsed! Upon inspection, found metal fatigue in the frame area where the "lower control arm" attaches to the "frame". A large section of the frame ripped away at the mating area where 4 bolts hold the lower control arm to the frame.…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1999-10-07

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 1983 Dodge Ram as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.