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1986 Dodge Ramcharger 150 2WD 5.9L V8 3AT

The 1986 Dodge Ramcharger 150 2WD 5.9L V8 3AT is a 170-hp 5.9-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-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 TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City10 MPG
Highway12 MPG
Combined11 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Dodge RAMCHARGER.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Dodge RAMCHARGER

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Dodge RAMCHARGER (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 9, 1999 · Structure 1 injury
“I LIFTED UP TAILGATE TO LOAD GROCERIES. WHILE I WAS BENT OVER MAKING ROOM, MY WIFE TURNED TO PUT TWO BAGS IN , SHOCKS FAILED. TAILGATE FELL & STRUCK HER IN HEAD . RUPTURED DISCS IN NECK & HAD HEAD…”
Oct 12, 1998 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“BRAKE MASTER CYLINGER FAILED.”

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 1986 DODGE RAMCHARGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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