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1979 Dodge Ramcharger W100 Auto

The 1979 Dodge Ramcharger W100 Auto is a 3.7-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3.7L Inline-6 OHV
Displacement3.7 L
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection Type1-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Dodge RAMCHARGER.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1979 Dodge RAMCHARGER

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Dodge RAMCHARGER (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train1
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 5, 2002 · Tires Crash 1 injury 1 death
“TREAD PEELED ON HIGHWAY IN ARIZONA CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL AND ROLL, KILLING DRIVER. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ADYK815400 TIRESIZE: 32 R15)”
Oct 2, 2001 · Power Train
“THIS RV IS UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD.I WAS CONED INTO BUYING IT .I HAVE NO SPEEDOMTER AT ALL AND HAVE TO ASK WHAT MY SPEED IS AND IN THE THE CITY I NEVER KNOW MY SPEED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: O TIRESIZE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 DODGE RAMCHARGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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