STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
Opened Jan 19, 1995
Closed May 11, 1995
There is no summary currently available
STEERINGLed to recall 95V089000
1991 Dodge 1500
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 14, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1991 Dodge 1500, most frequently naming the engine, fuel system and driver assistance categories. 4 NHTSA investigations name it; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr 1997 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| Nov 2004 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec 2017 | 1 | 7 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine225.0%
- Fuel system225.0%
- Driver assistance112.5%
- Electrical112.5%
- Exterior lighting112.5%
- Steering112.5%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE
Opened May 27, 1993
Closed Dec 29, 1993
There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE
Opened Dec 29, 1992
Closed Nov 9, 1993
There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE
Opened Aug 26, 1992
Closed Dec 29, 1992
There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Driver assistanceFuel system
Filed Dec 14, 2017
NHTSA RECALL 93E-034 AND CHRYSLER RECALL #605. I CONTACTED A DODGE DEALER IN CORDELE, GA AND HE SAID HE WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE PART TO FIX THIS DANGEROUS RECALL ON MY TRUCK. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS A SAFETY RECALL THAT DOES NOT EXPIRE. I NEED TO GET THIS RESOLVED. THE PART NUMBER I FOUND WAS C3906051. THIS WAS FROM THE OLD CHRYSLER RECALL NOTICE 605. I ALSO SEARCHED MOPAR PARTS AND COULD NOT FIND IT. SURELY THE PART IS AVAILABLE SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY RECALL. I CONTACTED DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER BY EMAIL AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS:>>WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING RECALLS OF THIS AGE COMPLETED IT DOES DEPEND ON IF THE PART IS STILL AVAILABLE, TO ATTEMPT TO LOCATE THE PART YOU WILL NEED TO WORK WITH A LOCAL FCA DEALERSHIP, AS THEY ARE IN THE BEST POSITION TO ASSIST. ALSO, IF YOU ARE AT ALL CONCERNED THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH YOUR TRUCK I DO SUGGEST BRINGING IT INTO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS, AS THEY ARE FACTORY TRAINED TO WORK ON OUR VEHICLES.<<<< THIS IS A POOR RESPONSE. THE PART IS NO LONGER MADE NEW SINCE IT WAS LAST USED IN 1993. HOWEVER THERE ARE PLENTY USED REBUILT ONES AVAILABLE. I TALKED TO TWO DEALERS AND THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART AND ARE NOT HAVING ANY LUCK FINDING. I AM STILL IN TOUCH WITH THE ONE IN CORDELE AND HE IS LOOKING FOR THE PART. FIAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE NOT MY LOCAL DEALER FRO RESOLVING THIS. MY DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER REFERENCE NUMBER IS: 33027978 EMAIL CASE NUMBER: 3572678 SO FAR THE TRUCK IS FINE BUT IF OR WHEN THE THROTTLE BREAKS, THE TRUCK WILL RUN WIDE OPEN AND EVEN POSSIBLY NOT SHUTDOWN. I NEED THE TRUCK FIXED ASAP AS I CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP IT OFF THE ROAD. A NEW RE-MANUFACTURED PUMP IS AROUND $1500 PLUS LABOR SO I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX IT MYSELF AND IT IS NOT MY PLACE TO SINCE IT IS A RECALL. THANKS
- NHTSA ID
- 11054764
- Incident
- Dec 13, 2017
Electrical
Filed Nov 22, 2004
ENGINE QUITS A DIFFERENT SPEEDS. HAS HAPPENED AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 10 MPH - 70. ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF, NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. THREE DIFFERENT MECH. CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10100357
- Incident
- Nov 20, 2004
Engine
Filed Apr 17, 1999
ENGINE QUITS AT 55 MHP, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE POWER ASSIST. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 705709
- Incident
- Mar 1, 1999
Exterior lighting
Filed Apr 2, 1997
HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH FAILED..
- NHTSA ID
- 516102
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1997
Fuel system
Filed Oct 19, 1995
PLASTIC FUEL TANK CRACKED CAUSING FUEL TO SPILL. TT *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 973633
- Incident
- Sep 13, 1995
Steering
Filed Oct 4, 1995
VEHICLE IS HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 972928
- Incident
- Sep 28, 1995
Engine
Filed Jun 12, 1995
THE CRANKSHAFT HAD ITS BEARINGS REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE STILL DOESN'T WORK. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 966660
- Incident
- May 5, 1992
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
9002688
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
68069384A$, 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 valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 695 | 7 | 1 | 58.0 |
| 2011 | 688 | 4 | 1 | 53.7 |
| 2010 | 485 | 4 | 1 | 54.7 |
| 2009 | 670 | 2 | 2 | 52.5 |
| 2008 | 553 | 8 | 2 | 59.9 |
| 2007 | 517 | 7 | 4 | 59.8 |
| 2006 | 792 | 12 | 4 | 60.5 |
| 2005 | 1,166 | 7 | 5 | 65.1 |
| 2004 | 1,096 | 8 | 5 | 65.4 |
| 2003 | 1,170 | 5 | 3 | 60.9 |
| 2002 | 815 | 6 | 1 | 58.1 |
| 2001 | 1,112 | 3 | 2 | 60.4 |
| 2000 | 513 | 3 | 1 | 57.3 |
| 1999 | 610 | 1 | 0 | 46.8 |
| 1998 | 520 | 1 | 0 | 47.3 |
| 1997 | 361 | 1 | 1 | 50.6 |
| 1996 | 298 | 1 | 1 | 50.8 |
| 1995 | 213 | 1 | 4 | 54.3 |
| 1994 | 116 | 1 | 4 | 55.2 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | 3 | — |
| 1991Viewing | 7 | 0 | 4 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.