MYRModel Year Report

1985 Dodge RAM 50

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1985 Dodge RAM 50
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:36.272Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991

1985: 1 complaint

View as data table
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, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Center of fuel tank leaks due to possible corrosion.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-17

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-07-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-11-03 Pitman arm failure
  2. R
    Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling84V157000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Dodge RAM 50 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 84V157000 · Engine and engine cooling
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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.