Model year guide

1990 Dodge ramcharger

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Dodge ramcharger is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1990 Dodge ramcharger — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1990 Dodge ramcharger at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1990 Dodge ramcharger recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1990 Dodge ramcharger.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1990 Dodge ramcharger common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

Dimensions & weight

Length
184.6 in
Width
79.5 in
Height
69.7–73.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Curb weight
4,264–4,612 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1990 Dodge ramcharger — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 5

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valv…

Bulletin 9002688 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Equipment · Feb 2013

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

Bulletin 081698 · Equipment · Apr 1998

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM

Bulletin 070397 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 1997

DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW

Bulletin 230397 · Structure · Feb 1997

BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPERATION), THE VEHICLE MA…

Bulletin 081695REVA · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 1995

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RAMCHARGER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1990 Dodge ramcharger. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Emissions

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1105 - evaporative emissions. Defective evaporative canister.

Transport Canada #1991023 · Feb 1991

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Dodge ramcharger

The Dodge Ramcharger is a large sport utility vehicle built by Dodge from 1974 to 1993, based on a shortened-wheelbase version of the Dodge D series/Ram pickup chassis. A Plymouth version, named the Plymouth Trail Duster, offered from 1974 to 1981, was Plymouth's only SUV.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1990 Dodge ramcharger trims & engines on record

Engines
5.9L 8-cyl

1990 Dodge ramcharger vehicles on record

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Other Dodge ramcharger model years

1985

1990 Dodge ramcharger — frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Dodge ramcharger have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1990 Dodge ramcharger. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Dodge ramcharger?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are seats, tires.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.