Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1984 Dodge RAM peaked in 1996, with 2 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
1984 Dodge RAM
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Jan 15, 1996 to Jul 19, 1996.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 1984 vehicle
Severity index50.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1984 Dodge RAM name electrical system
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 1984 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 1984 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 Jul 19, 1996Failure Jun 25, 1996Seal Beach, CAWiringFire
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT AND THE STEERING COLUMN TO SMOKE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 987090 - Filed Jan 15, 1996Failure Jan 15, 1996Birmingham, ALLatch
REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SD
NHTSA complaint 500778
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.