1983 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD MT
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD in Light Blue Metallic, front left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Ramcharger -- 07-20-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Ramcharger (16828555340) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Ramcharger (16395930923) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD in Light Blue Metallic, rear left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD MT is a 5.2-liter V8 with a manual transmission and four-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | OHV V8 (318 cu in), standard engine |
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (part-time, NP-208 transfer case, Dana 44 front axle) |
| Differential Type | Limited-slip differential optional (9.25 in Chrysler corporate rear axle); standard open differential otherwise |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual transmission (3-, 4-, or 5-speed offered across 1981-1993 per Wikipedia; exact count for this model year not specified in source) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 79.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Dodge RAMCHARGER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 24, 1984 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE STRUCTURE OF THE REAR STEP BUMPER MAY NOT WITHSTAND A REAR END COLLISION SIMILAR TO THE FORCE CREATED IN TESTING; FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR UPON IMPACT.
Remedy: A FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SKID PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 84V115000
Oct 5, 1982 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DISTORTED DURING A CRIMPING OPERATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE INTERNAL PLASTIC CONTACT CARRIER OF THE SWITCH CRACKING. PIECES OF A CRACKED CARRIER MAY BREAK AWAY, PERMITTING ABNORMAL SWITCH ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR STARTER ACTUATON WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION.
Remedy: ALL SUSPECT IGNITION SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V095000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 DODGE RAMCHARGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.