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Dodge Raider VIN Check

NHTSA holds 13 owner complaints on the Dodge Raider from 12 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.1.

NHTSA complaint records · 13 complaints · 12 runs · 1987–1989 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Raider run is JB7FJ43E7HJ (1987 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.8× the typical run. Seat belts problems make up 60% of reports; 1987 is the worst model year at 1.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for Raider model years 1987–1989.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Dodge Raider has 12 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 46% of every Raider complaint on file.

FIG.01·Dodge Raider — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JB7FJ43E7HJ••••••19872——
JB7FJ43E5HJ••••••19871——
JB7FJ43E3HJ••••••19871——
JB7FJ43EXHJ••••••198711—
JB7FJ43EAHJ••••••198711—
JB7FJ43E7JJ••••••19881——
JB7FJ43E6JJ••••••19881——
JB7FJ43E5JJ••••••19881——
JB7FJ43S7KJ••••••19891——
JB7FJ43SXKJ••••••19891——
JB7FJ43S8KJ••••••19891——
JB7SJ43S7KJ••••••19891——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Dodge Raider the gap between build years is 1.2×: a 1987 car draws 1.2 complaints per run, a 1988 one 1.

FIG.02·Dodge Raider — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
1989144—
1988133—
19871.2652
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 1987 at 1.2 complaints per run; lightest is 1988 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 60% of everything Dodge Raider owners report: Seat Belts, 9 of 13 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Dodge Raider — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Seat Belts9——
Visibility2——
Electrical System11—
Service Brakes11—
Hydraulic11—
Vehicle Speed Control11—
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Dodge Raider; the 3 below cover build years 1987 to 1989. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Dodge Raider — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
95V103003Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1987–1989
93E023000Trailer Hitches1987–1989
89V027000Vehicle Speed Control1989
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

95V103003 was opened in 1995 on cars built from 1987: 8 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 13 reports on the Dodge Raider, 15.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Dodge Raider — complaint severity
OutcomeDodge RaiderAll vehicles
Complaints filed131,115,966
Involved a crash2 (15.4%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 166% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Dodge Raider share of that is 13 complaints over 12 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Dodge Raider
Recalls8 campaignsFuel economy16 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems33 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1985–1989

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Dodge Raider VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 13 NHTSA complaints from 12 Raider runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Raider production run has the most complaints?

JB7FJ43E7HJ, a 1987 build, with 2 complaints. The typical Raider run has 1.1.

Which Raider years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 1987 is heaviest at 1.2 complaints per run and 1988 lightest at 1.

How many Raider complaints involve a crash?

15.4% of 13 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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