Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1981 Dodge RAM peaked in 1997, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1981 Dodge RAM
Pickup, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 21, 1997 to Sep 14, 2000.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Close to the median 1981 pickup
Severity index50.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1981 Dodge RAM name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1981 Dodge RAM
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1981 Dodge RAM
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 14, 2000Failure Jan 1, 1999Milpitas, CATires
PARCHASED 4 EA. FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX 31X10.50 R15 LT 1090 M/S ,1-18-1996. 2 WENT BAD INCLUDING 1 FULL TREAD SEPARATION AT 60 MPH CAUSING MUFFLER AND FENDER DAMAGE. NO INJURIES.. FULL INFO SENT TO WEB MASTER.I( DOT NUMBER: VD60AW3183 TIRE SIZE: 31X10.50 R )
NHTSA complaint 731374 - Filed Mar 21, 1997Failure Jan 1, 1994Addison, NYExhaust systemFire
FAULTY VACUUM PUMP CAUSED MUFFLER TO EXPLODE/GAS TANK TO CATCH ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint 602894
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 9002688 Feb 13, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the … - 190393 Apr 1, 1993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING COLUMN COUPLER SERVICE. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.