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Model year

1991 Dodge RAM

Pickup, diesel, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 12, 1995 to Apr 19, 2006.

Recalls (3)Complaints (51)Investigations (2)Bulletins (14)
Recall campaigns covering this model year3116k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints519.3 times the median 1991 pickup
Severity index11.81991 pickups average 17.2
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1991 Dodge RAM peaked in 1996, with 16 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

051015201995161998200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

22% of complaints about the 1991 Dodge RAM name steering

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Steering
11
Brakes
10
Fuel system
7
Powertrain
6
Electrical system
5
Tires
5
Suspension
3
Equipment
2
Structure
2
Engine and cooling
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 1991 Dodge RAM

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1991 Dodge RAM
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
95V-089May 12, 1995Steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering columnSteering78,000Part replacement
93E-034-001Dec 7, 1993Bosch distributor-type fuel pumps have a manufacturing defect that can cause the ball pin, which is part of the pump's control lever assembly, to…Fuel system35,000Part replacement
92V-005Jan 14, 1992Tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect informationEquipment2,800Not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1991 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.

51 complaints on file, page 1 of 3.

  1. Filed Apr 19, 2006Failure Apr 10, 2006Wadesville, INTires1 injured

    DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING AIR TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE THE CONTACT NOTICED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL, AT THAT TIME THE TIRE BLEW UP. THERE WERE INJURIES AND THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. THE TIRE IS COOPER MASTER CRAFT AS IV. THE SIZE IS 23575R15. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED. THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING COOPER TIRES, RECALL # 06T002000; TIRES: SIDEWALL, BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE TIRE SIZE: 23575R15.

    NHTSA complaint 10155696
  2. Filed Dec 14, 2004Failure Dec 14, 2004White Cloud, MISteering

    WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE WHILE TURNING. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, AND DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT DUPLICATED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10103773
  3. Filed Feb 12, 2002Embarrass, MNTread/belt

    CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SUMMIT TRAIL CLIMBER, MANUFACTURED BY KELLY-SPRINGFIELD COMPANY, 8 TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE, THE RUBBER IS TEARING APART FROM SOME TYPE OF CIRCULAR SEAM, THE SERVICE STATION EXAMINED THE TIRES AND STATED, THEY ARE DANGEROUS AND NEED REPLACING IMMEDIATELY BUT THE REPRESENTATIVES OF KELLY-SPRINGFIELD HAVE REFUSED TO RETURN CONSUMERS PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS. (TIRE SIZE P235/75R15) *YD

    NHTSA complaint 564250
  4. Filed Nov 10, 2001Embarrass, MNTires

    WE HAVE THREE DODGES PURCHASED NEW AND HAVE SALVAGE YARD PART ON THEM. WE HAVE 8 TIRES PUCHASED IN 1996 COMING APART AT THE SEAMS AND MAJOR CRACKS.*AK (DOT NUMBER: R39163 K84 TIRESIZE: P23575R15)

    NHTSA complaint 754369
  5. Filed Sep 13, 2001Failure Sep 13, 2001Covington, LASwitch, Air conditioner

    VEHICLE KEEPS OVERHEATING. THERE IS A RECALL FOR AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR OVER HEATING WHEN ON HIGH. CONSUMER IS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVER HEAT AND THAT WAS WHAT HE EXPERIENCED. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 896276
  6. Filed Aug 2, 2001Billings, MTSteering wheel/handle bar

    STEERING COUPLER PREMATURELY WEARS OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SEVERLY PULL TO RIGHT OR LEFT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 893267
  7. Filed Apr 26, 2001Failure Sep 1, 2000Dallas, TXService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Master cylinder

    ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR LAST 8 MONTHS. BRKES FAILED INTERMITTENTLY, AND PEDAL FELT HARD. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 6 TIMES, BLED BRAKES AND REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER; BUT, DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 886878
  8. Filed Mar 26, 2001Failure Mar 11, 2001Mokelumne Hill, CAGear position indication (prndl)

    GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF. GEAR SHIFT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE REPAIRED PART WAS DEFECTIVE. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 884099
  9. Filed Feb 12, 2001Failure Jan 15, 2001Zwingle, IAFuel system, Fuel pump, Steering wheel/handle bar

    STEERING WHEEL BROKE THROUGH SPOT-WELDS HOLDING STAMPED SHEET-METAL PART OF WHEEL TO MACHINE NUT, WHICH IS BOLTED TO STEEERING COLUMN SHAFT, OWNER WOULD LIKE A RECALL AND REIMBURSMENT FOR REPAIRS. CJ

    NHTSA complaint 559632
  10. Filed Nov 21, 2000Failure Jul 25, 2000Amargosa Valley, NVTread/belt

    2 CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC

    NHTSA complaint 557838
  11. Filed Jan 31, 2000Failure Jan 21, 2000Scotia, NYGasolineFire

    WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED, NOT RUNNING, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 30 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE TRUCK. DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. CLAIMED BEING HANDLED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 855782
  12. Filed Sep 28, 1999Arrowsmith, ILTorque converter

    DUE TO A DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER, THE TRANSMISSION FLUIDS ARE PUSHED OUT THROUGH THE HOSES AND SEALS WHICH CAUSES A TRANSMISSION LEAK AND COULD POSSIBLY START A FIRE. DEALER REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER TWICE. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 848851
  13. Filed Jul 20, 1999Indianapolis, INFuel system, Tank assembly

    GAS TANK HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS AROUND THE BRACKET THAT SUSPENDS IT FROM THE VEHICLE, AND IS LEAKING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 842698
  14. Filed May 12, 1998Failure Aug 1, 1993Coulee DAM, WAManual transmission

    MANUAL TRANSMISSION REPLACE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO PROBLEMS SUCH AS GRINDING, WORN CLUTCHES, BAD FLYWHEELS AND THROWING OF THE BEARINGS.

    NHTSA complaint 535326
  15. Filed Apr 24, 1998Failure Apr 10, 1998Pehachapi, CAFuel system, Tank assembly

    RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V199000). CALLED DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE IN. WAITED AWHILE UNTIL MECHANIC REFUSED TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. WAS TOLD WOULD TAKE AT LEAST 8 HOURS OR MORE BEFORE FUEL TANK IS REPAIRED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 822787
  16. Filed Mar 20, 1998Failure Jan 1, 1998Hartville, MOService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings

    WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT BRAKE LINES BROKE. OWNER HAS HAD BRAKE LINES RECONNECTED . THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 821791
  17. Filed Oct 15, 1997Failure Dec 24, 1996Washington, PAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    REAR ABS BRAKES FAILED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 513683
  18. Filed Aug 28, 1997Failure Sep 1, 1991Montgomery, ALAir conditionerCrash

    WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON WIND COMES THROUGH THE DOOR.

    NHTSA complaint 523021
  19. Filed Jun 2, 1997Failure May 15, 1997Rogue River, ORClutch assembly

    THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR CLUTCH AND BRAKE COLLAPSED CAUSING LOSS OF CLUTCHING CAPABILITY, LOSS OF BRAKE AND LOSS OF ABILITY T START THE ENGINE. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 812652
  20. Filed May 15, 1997Failure Apr 17, 1997Ashville, NYVehicle speed control

    WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 812268
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

2 NHTSA investigations on file

  • PE95004 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
    STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
    Opened Jan 19, 1995, closed May 11, 1995 · led to a recall
  • PE93038 Preliminary evaluation, Speed control
    ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAK
    Opened Apr 22, 1993, closed Aug 31, 1993
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
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.

  • 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
  • 241794 Nov 1, 1994 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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