Total Complaints
4 filings
DODGE RAMCHARGER · model year
1987 DODGE RAMCHARGER
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1987DODGERAMCHARGER carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1987 RAMCHARGER is suspension:rear with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (1) and structure:frame and members (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 1987 RAMCHARGER, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19961106STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
A STEEL SPRING THAT HOLDS THE SHOES IN PLACE INSIDE THE STEERING COUPLING UNIT HAS BROKEN OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. *AK
19960404STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CONNECTING BRACKET TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER NOT WELDED PROPERLY AT FACTORY, CAUSING FAILURE. *SD
19951207FireFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
STARTED VEHICLE HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. TT
19950808SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR AXLE BROKE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. TT
Compare 1987DODGERAMCHARGER to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1987 DODGE RAMCHARGER have?▼
The 1987 DODGE RAMCHARGER has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 DODGE RAMCHARGER?▼
The most-complained component for the 1987 DODGE RAMCHARGER is SUSPENSION:REAR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.
Is the 1987 DODGE RAMCHARGER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.