MYRModel Year Report

1986 Dodge Dodge Truck

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1986 Dodge Dodge Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:01.922Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 3 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 51 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 15 complaints 2003
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 3 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 18 complaints 1998: 28 complaints 1998 1999: 51 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 3 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1998 1999: 51 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2003

1986: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19841
19850
19863
19874
19884
19892
19905
199110
199214
19936
199419
199516
199635
199718
199828
199951
200020
200139
200222
200315

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

2 of 3 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

Both defective rear firestone tires lost there tread while driving, both incidents caused damage to the van (Firestone FR721, 235/75R15). Nlm

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-07

Replacement tire on a 1987 Dodge, VAN, R4S 225/75R16 inch. While driving heard vibration. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said tread was separating.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-16

Seat belts

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

Show complaint excerpts

Both left front seat and right front seat belt bolt is missing where the female part is to be bolted to the seat pedistal.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-10-01 Loss of power brk assist

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Dodge Dodge Truck — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1986 Dodge Dodge Truck reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Dodge Dodge Truck?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge Dodge Truck have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.