1978 Dodge Ramcharger W100 Auto
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- Photo: 1979 Mowag AW 100, 22-LPP-1 pic1 by Alf van Beem, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Mowag AW 100, 22-LPP-1 pic2 by Alf van Beem, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Ram Charger (4993978989) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 Dodge Ramcharger topless SUV at 2015 Macungie show 2of2 by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Ram Charger interior (4994583514) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Dodge Ramcharger W100 Auto is a 3.7-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.7L Inline-6 OHV |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | 1-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Dodge RAMCHARGER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 17, 1978 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
AN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CONTAINING A MISMATCHED POT COUPLING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS COUPLING MAY HAVE AN OVERSIZED SERRATION DIAMETER. AN OVERSIZED SERRATION COULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM ADEQUATELY TIGHTENING ONTO THE GEAR OR SHAFT SPLINES.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A REPLACEMENT SHAFT COUPLING.
NHTSA campaign 78V038000
Oct 14, 1977 · STEERING:COLUMN
THE STEERING COLUMNS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISASSEMBLED, RESULTING IN THE MASTER SERRATION FOR STEERING WHEEL INDEXING BEING MISLOCATED BY 180 DEGREES. THE TIE ROD MAY HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED IN ATTEMPTING TO OVERCOME THIS CONDITION AND THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED INSUFFICIENT TIE ROD THREAD ENGAGEMENT TO THE SLEEVE ATTACHMENT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH A CORRECTLY INDEXED ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL LOCATE THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT POSITION. TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED TO ENSURE PROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT.
NHTSA campaign 77V176000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 DODGE RAMCHARGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.