1985 Dodge Mini Ram for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 1985 Dodge Mini Ram for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1985 Dodge Mini Ram
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about seats (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85V164000 | 1985-12-11 | visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior | VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SUNSCREEN REAR GLASS WHICH HAS LESS THAN 70 PERCENT LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE AND DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 111, REAR VIEW MIRRORS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DRIVERS OF THESE VANS DO NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM FIELD OF VISION... |
| 85V053000 | 1985-05-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve | ROADWAY STONES MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE HEIGHT SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO FAIL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PROPORTIONING VALVE MALFUNCTION RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING HARD BRAKING WITH A LIGHT LOAD AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| 84V150000 | 1984-11-26 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | THE METAL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY CRACK AT THE FUEL PUMP END DUE TO VIBRATION. THE CRACK MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. (THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE CONNECTS THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER.) |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Dodge Mini Ram: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1985 Dodge Mini Ram for sale by us right now. Buying the 1985 Dodge Mini Ram is a big decision; here is the information we have.
A buyer's checks
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seats; have those parts checked.
The figures, translated
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
How big it is
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Good uses for the Mini Ram
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week with the Mini Ram answers more than any brochure.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
Within the 1985 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Questions first?
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1985 Dodge Mini Ram from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Dodge Mini Ram for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Dodge Mini Ram
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Dodge Mini Ram?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1985 Dodge Mini Ram before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1985 Dodge Mini Ram have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.