1987 DODGE RAIDER
2 recalls, 11 complaints
95V103003 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
93E023000 Jul 22, 1993
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
THE WELD ON THE RECEIVER UNIT OF THE TRAILER HITCH CAN BREAK.
Consequence
IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THETOWING VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
3 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
May 1, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2003
THE REAR SEAT BELT COULD NOT ACCOMMODATE A NORMAL SIZE PERSON WITH A 34 INCH WAIST. *NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Jun 21, 2002
Incident date: May 31, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO BUCK, THEN ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, BUT COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, NO INJURIES.*AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 21, 2002
Incident date: May 31, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO BUCK, THEN ACCELERATED. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, BUT COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, NO INJURIES.*AK
Crash
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Apr 16, 2002
Incident date: Mar 24, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 16, 2002
Incident date: Mar 24, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 16, 2002
Incident date: Mar 24, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 25, 1996
THE STRUCTURE HOUSING ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER IS DEFECTIVE, AND WIPERS DON'T WORK . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: May 30, 1995
DRIVER'S BELT RETRACTING MECHANISM SPRUNG, RESULTING IN STRAP NOT RETRACTING COMPLETLY WHEN BELT IS RELEASED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: May 30, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE CRACKED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY INSERTING BUCKLE WITHOUT JAMMING AND WON'T ALWAYS GO ALL THE WAY IN. *SKD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 3, 1995
Incident date: Apr 2, 1995
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF BACKWARDS INTO A TREE, THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF. TT
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 11, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH WILL NOT REMAIN ENGAGED INTO RECEIVER; DRIVER UNRESTRAINED. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 DODGE RAIDER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 17.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 2.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 18.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,900 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
DODGE RAIDER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAIDER across all model years (1987, 1991).
9
Total Recalls
36
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths