Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 Dodge RAM peaked in 1995, with 5 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 Dodge RAM
Van, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Apr 21, 1995 to Oct 26, 2005.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints235.8 times the median 1990 van
Severity index30.41990 vans average 10.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
13% of complaints about the 1990 Dodge RAM name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1990 Dodge RAM
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 Dodge RAM
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
23 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.
- Filed Oct 26, 2005Failure Aug 15, 200517,000 milesChesapeake, VABuckle assembly
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 95V1030000 CONCERNING THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT SECURE THE OCCUPANT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE SHOULDER BELT STRAP WOULD NOT LOCK AND THE BUCKLE WOULD NOT STAY LATCHED. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME HE USED THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK (11/21/05) *SC
NHTSA complaint 10140877 - Filed Apr 23, 2002Kody, WYEngine
WHILE JUMPING ANOTHER VEHICLE ENGINE SENSOR FAILED COMPLETELY. TOOK TO DEALER PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED AS OF YET. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND VEHCILE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK
NHTSA complaint 8008332 - Filed Mar 13, 2002Walnut Park, CATread/belt
TREAD ON LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA complaint 8005565 - Filed Jun 6, 2001Baltimore, MDTires
TIRE FAILURE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 31X10.50R1 TIRESIZE: 31X10.50R1)
NHTSA complaint 746483 - Filed Feb 15, 2001Failure Jan 11, 1996Burleson, TXReclinerCrash1 injured
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT 60 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA complaint 880639 - Filed Jun 26, 2000Failure Jun 18, 2000Sanlorenco, CAInterior/under dashFire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE AND IN FRONT OF HOUSE. CONSUMER WAS AWAKENED BY NEIGHBORS AND TOLD THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. FIREMAN TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE AREA THE WIRING.*AK
NHTSA complaint 864271 - Filed Jun 6, 2000Failure Apr 28, 2000Maidstone Ontario, CDGasolineFire
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
NHTSA complaint 552516 - Filed Sep 27, 1999Fouke, ARFront underhoodFire
UNDERHOOD WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. DEALER HAS VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 848789 - Filed Jun 18, 1999MWC, OKChild seat
CAR SEAT FILL OUT OF CAPTAIN CHAIR.
NHTSA complaint 707677 - Filed Dec 7, 1998Failure Aug 8, 1997Deptford, NJAutomatic transmission
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 831882 - Filed Sep 3, 1998Failure Jun 3, 1997Venice, FLAir conditionerFire
THE DEFECTIVE A/C WIRING GETS EXTREMELY HOT WHICH CAUSES SMOKE AND FIRE. REPLACED THE SWITCH TWICE. PROBLEM OCCURRING AGAIN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint 826665 - Filed May 20, 1998Failure Oct 2, 1996Anchorage, AKService brakes, Drum
COMPLETE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED AND STILL FAILS.
NHTSA complaint 535764 - Filed Apr 28, 1997Lorain, OHFront
VEHICLE ANDERS, FEELS VERY LOOSE AND DRIFTS FROM LANE TO LANE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
NHTSA complaint 811743 - Filed Feb 20, 1997Oakton, VAFrame and members
THE FRAME BROKE OFF FROM THE UNDERBODY OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
NHTSA complaint 807554 - Filed Dec 17, 1996Failure Dec 16, 1996Ripon, WIVehicle speed control
THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO BE PINNED BETWEEN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED FROM PARK TO REVERSE TO GET OCCUPANT FROM BETWEEN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN FOR SERVICE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 806470 - Filed Aug 14, 1996Failure Jul 20, 1996Athens, OHGasolineFire
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
NHTSA complaint 507467 - Filed May 28, 1996Sterling, VASeats
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATS FALL BACK WHEN PULLING FORWARD. *AK
NHTSA complaint 984862 - Filed Jan 30, 1996Failure Jan 1, 1993OAK Harbor, WACables
ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATES. *DSH
NHTSA complaint 501136 - Filed Aug 8, 1995Failure Jan 1, 1995Rocky Hill, CTSteering wheel/handle bar
AS STEERING COUPLER WEARS OU, MORE PLAY SHOWS UP IN STEERING WHEEL, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE IN A TURN. *AK
NHTSA complaint 970122 - Filed Jul 10, 1995Failure Jun 5, 1995Slinger, WIAutomatic transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SKD
NHTSA complaint 484196
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
14 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 9002688 Feb 13, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 … - 210797 Mar 21, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM - 070397 May 9, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM - 0900401 May 18, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT - 2100601 Mar 16, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ - 0800600REV Dec 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB - 080600 Feb 25, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT - 081698 Apr 17, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK - 070397 May 9, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC - 090797 Jun 27, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *TW - 230397 Feb 14, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW - 190393 Apr 1, 1993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING COLUMN COUPLER SERVICE. *TW - 140593 Apr 1, 1993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IMPROVED FUEL PUMP. *TW - 090994R Nov 1, 1994 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS OF THE REAR MAIN BEARING AREA. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.