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1987 Dodge Ramcharger 150 4WD 5.2L V8 3AT

The 1987 Dodge Ramcharger 150 4WD 5.2L V8 3AT is a 140-hp 5.2-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $14,416 MSRP and is rated at 11 mpg combined.

It makes 140 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 10 mpg city and 12 mpg highway (11 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,416 ($41,243 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.2L LA V8
Displacement5.2 L
Horsepower140 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
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Dodge RAMCHARGER.

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Dodge RAMCHARGER

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Dodge RAMCHARGER (1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
Steering1
Structure1
Suspension1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 6, 1996 · Steering
“A STEEL SPRING THAT HOLDS THE SHOES IN PLACE INSIDE THE STEERING COUPLING UNIT HAS BROKEN OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. *AK”
Mar 24, 1996 · Structure
“CONNECTING BRACKET TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER NOT WELDED PROPERLY AT FACTORY, CAUSING FAILURE. *SD”
Dec 7, 1995 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 1 injury
“STARTED VEHICLE HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. TT”
Aug 8, 1995 · Suspension
“REAR AXLE BROKE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE. TT”
Nov 16, 1994 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED WITH FUEL TANK SHIELD, SHIELD IS LISTED AS AN OPTION. *AW”

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 1987 DODGE RAMCHARGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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