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1987 Dodge Ramcharger 150 4WD 5.9L V8 4MT Creeper

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1987 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 1987 Dodge Ramcharger 150 4WD 5.9L V8 4MT Creeper is a 170-hp 5.9-liter V8 with a 4-speed manual 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
Transmission4-speed manual (creeper)
Fuel Economy
City10 MPG
Highway12 MPG
Combined11 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1987 Dodge Ramcharger 150 4WD 5.9L V8 4MT Creeper 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

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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