MYRModel Year Report

1985 Dodge RAM 50

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1985 Dodge RAM 50
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:58:08.252Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 50 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991
1985: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19851
19861
19879
19889
19895
19904
19912

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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CENTER OF FUEL TANK LEAKS DUE TO POSSIBLE CORROSION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970317

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870701 — PE (closed 19871103)

PITMAN ARM FAILURE

R Date not on file — engine and engine cooling

THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT MAY DEVELOP AN OIL LEAK.

Remedy: OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED TYPE FREE OF CHARGE.

Campaign 84V157000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Dodge RAM 50 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V157000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Dodge RAM 50 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 1985 Dodge RAM 50?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Dodge RAM 50 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.