Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1977 Ramcharger.
The 1977 Dodge Ramcharger enters the record with just two documented owner complaints, both concentrated in the power train, and no factory recalls issued for the model year. This sparse complaint tally places the 1977 edition among the quieter years in the nameplate's early reliability history, suggesting that the powertrain concerns that did surface were isolated rather than systemic. For a researcher, the data points to a model year that largely avoided the broader durability issues that sometimes plagued contemporary SUVs, making it a relatively clean reference point in the Ramcharger's timeline.
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 1977 Dodge Ramcharger exhibits a very low volume of reported issues, with only one complaint each attributed to the Power Train and the Gasoline Fuel System. No crash or fire complaints were recorded for this model year. In contrast to the later data provided, the 1977 model has significantly fewer complaints than the 10 reports recorded for 1991. The data does not specify the root cause for the two reported complaints. Because the 1977 model lacks the investigations and higher complaint volumes seen in the 1991 record, it represents a stable point in the available data. This is a good year to buy.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 1 of 1 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9002688 | 2013-02-13 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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