MYRModel Year Report

1986 Dodge RAM

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1986 Dodge RAM
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:19:31.606Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1993: 56 complaints 1994: 481 complaints 1994 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1998 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 147 complaints 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011
1986: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19831
19842
198510
198618
198718
198822
198928
199023
199152
199263
199356
1994481
1995612
1996625
1997398
1998483
1999366
2000147
2001318
2002116
200353
200458
200540
200625
200717
200825
20099
201027
20110

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

6 of 18 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and rear/other.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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FRONT RIGHT SHOULDER/LAP BELT LATCH BROKE UPON IMPACT; RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW; VEHICLE HIT DIRT BANK; TUMBLED OVER.; VEHICLE TOTALED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950621

Also filed under TIRES

TAKATA SEAT BELT. HIT OBJECT IN HIGHWAY, LOST CONTROL PASSENGERS SEAT BELT FAILED AND OCCUPANT WAS EJECTED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950328

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.

FIRE
TIRES

3 of 18 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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VEHICLE ENGINE FIRE. NAR 07/02/2003.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AFTER PUTTING SOME FUEL IN IT, A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20041122

WHEELS

1 of 18 total reports mentions: wheels.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Dodge RAM — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 1991 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1995 ■ 1998

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Dodge RAM 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 RAM?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge RAM have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.