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1985 Dodge Ramcharger 150 4WD 5.9L V8 3AT

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1985 Dodge Ramcharger – front Unverified
Photo: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD in Light Blue Metallic, front left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1981–1993); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD in Light Blue Metallic, front left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Dodge Ramcharger -- 07-20-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Dodge Ramcharger (16828555340) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Dodge Ramcharger (16395930923) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 4WD in Light Blue Metallic, rear left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 150 4WD 5.9L V8 3AT is a 170-hp 5.9-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 11 mpg combined.

It makes 170 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 10 mpg city and 12 mpg highway (11 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.9L LA V8
Displacement5.9 L
Horsepower170 hp
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City10 MPG
Highway12 MPG
Combined11 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1985 Dodge Ramcharger 150 4WD 5.9L V8 3AT 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 1985 Dodge RAMCHARGER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 24, 1984 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE, WHICH IS ROUTED FROM THE BODY BRAKE TUBING TO THE FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR, MAY HAVE BEEN TWISTED WHEN INSTALLED. IF THE HOSE IS TWISTED, IT MAY BECOME LOOPED OR COILED UPON ITSELF RESULTING IN ABRASIVE CONTACT DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Remedy: THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ON EACH VEHICLE INVOLVED WILL BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER ROUTING AND, IF NECESSARY, REROUTED TO PREVENT ANY ABRASIVE CONTACT.

NHTSA campaign 84V117000

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

4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Dodge RAMCHARGER

Owner Complaints

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Dodge RAMCHARGER. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Tires2
Seats1
Visibility1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 22, 2010 · Tires
“DOMINATOR RADIAL A/T SIZE 31X1050R15, DOT U78D, TC21601, R8R1. TIRES WERE PURCHASED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO FOR A 1985 DODGE RAMCHARGER. THEY WERE USED FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS THEN PLACED INTO STORAGE. TIRES…”
Nov 8, 2006 · Visibility
“FOGGED WINDSHIELD. *NM”
Oct 10, 2000 · Tires
“SIDE WALL CALLASPED WHILE ONLY GOING 30 HPH, RIGHT REAR TIRE, TIRE HAD 5000 MILES ON IT. (DOT NUMBER: VDP6 U6W TIRESIZE: 3312.50R15)”
Apr 22, 1997 · Seats
“DRIVER'S SEAT TRACKS BROKE. THE BASE OF SEAT CAUSED PRESSURE WHICH APPEARS TO BE THE CAUSE OF SEAT TRACKS BREAKING. *AK”

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 1985 DODGE RAMCHARGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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