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Vehicle safety record
1981 Dodge Ram Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1981 Dodge Ram with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Ram year, for its age
#9 most complained-about 1981 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1981 Dodge Ram problems
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No recalls for the 1981 Dodge Ram
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Dodge Ram. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1981 Dodge Ram
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Faulty vacuum pump caused muffler to explode/gas tank to catch on fire.
Dodge Ram: every year compared
All Ram years1981 Dodge Ram vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Dodge Ram | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1981 Dodge Aries | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge B150 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge B250 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge Dodge Truck | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge Challenger | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge D150 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Dodge Ramcharger | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1981 Dodge Ram
Does the 1981 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Dodge Ram right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Dodge Ram?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1981 Dodge Ram had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 21, 1997 and the latest on September 14, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1981 Dodge Ram a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 91 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge Ram year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Ram years have the most complaints?
2001 (1,430), 2003 (1,359), 2004 (1,157). See every Dodge Ram year compared.
What should I do if my 1981 Dodge Ram has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data