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1987 Dodge D150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1987 Dodge D150, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 31, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Dodge D150 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1987 Dodge D150 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 87V-040 · Mar 26, 1987 · 4,500 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A MINOR FIRE FROM FLUID CONTACTING THE HOT EXHAUST.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other D150 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the D150 median. How we score

'81'84'85'86'87'88'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Dodge D150, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE POWER ASSISTEA88001 · closed Mar 1, 1988
    No recall
  2. FUEL TANK STRAP FAILUREPE89110 · closed Jun 26, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What D150 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 1987 DODGE D150 PICKUP TRUCK HAS A LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET THAT IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE TRUCK FRAME, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF RUST, ROT OR IMPACT DAMAGE. THE RIVETS HOLDING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET TO THE FRAME SIMPLY PULLED OUT OF THE…
Complaint 10236486 · Jul 31, 2008 · 100,000 miles

Own a 1987 D150?

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