How many recalls does the 1987 Dodge Ramcharger have?

The 1987 Dodge Ramcharger has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Dodge Ramcharger has an open recall?

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What do owners complain about most on the 1987 Dodge Ramcharger?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1987 Dodge Ramcharger Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 Dodge Ramcharger. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SUSPENSION:REAR

Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“A steel spring that holds the shoes in place inside the steering coupling unit has broken off during vehicle operation. *ak”

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · reported 1996-10-13

“Connecting bracket to front crossmember not welded properly at factory, causing failure. *sd”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1996-01-19

“Started vehicle heard a loud pop, then car was engulfed in flames. Tt”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 1995-11-23

“Rear axle broke, loss of vehicle control, front wheel drive vehicle. Tt”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 1995-08-04

Defect investigations

Investigation EA88001 Opened 1987-10-01 · closed 1988-03-01

BRAKE POWER ASSIST

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:CHRYSLER RECALLED, IN CANADA,67,602 1984 THROUGH 1987 PASSENGER CARS, TRUCKS, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE5.2L ENGINE FOR INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST ON A SECONDAPPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.THE DEFECT WAS A RESULT OF THE BRAKEBOOSTER VACUUM HOSE PORT IN THE BASE OF…

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 1987 Dodge Ramcharger as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.