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1991 Dodge Ram

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.
51
Latest Apr 19, 2006
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.
3
Latest May 12, 1995
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.
2
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.
5
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 51 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1991 Dodge Ram, most frequently naming the steering, brakes and fuel system categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 14 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Steering1118.6%
  • Brakes1118.6%
  • Fuel system813.6%
  • Transmission610.2%
  • Tires & wheels58.5%
  • Electrical35.1%
  • Suspension35.1%
  • Body & structure35.1%

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

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
95V089000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

May 12, 1995
78,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
The risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS AND REPLACE ANY WHEELS EXHIBITING CRACKS. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IF CRACKING OCCURS.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
93E034001

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Dec 7, 1993
35,000 units potentially affected
The defect: BOSCH 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 BREAK CAUSING THE LINK BETWEEN THE CONTROL SLEEVE AND THE CONTROL LEVER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
The risk: WHEN THE LINK BETWEEN THE CONTROL LEVER AND THE CONTROLSLEEVE BREAKS, THE SPEED CONTROL NO LONGER RESPONDS TO MOVEMENT OF THEACCELERATOR PEDAL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: THE FUEL PUMPS WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
92V005000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Jan 14, 1992
2,800 units potentially affected
The defect: THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS CERITIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION.
The risk: THE CERTIFICATION LABEL FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 120.
The remedy: AN OVERLAY OF THE CORRECT TIRE AND RIM SELECTION INFORMATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE95004ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

Opened Jan 19, 1995
Closed May 11, 1995

There is no summary currently available

STEERINGLed to recall 95V089000
PE93038ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAK

Opened Apr 22, 1993
Closed Aug 31, 1993

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Tires & wheels
Filed Apr 19, 2006
1 injury reported

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 ID
10155696
Incident
Apr 10, 2006
Steering
Filed Dec 14, 2004

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 ID
10103773
Incident
Dec 14, 2004
BrakesFuel systemTires & wheels
Filed Feb 12, 2002

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SUMMIT TRAIL CLIMBER, MANUFACTURED BY KELLY-SPRINGFIELD COMPANY, 4 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 ID
564250
Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 10, 2001

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 ID
754369
Heating & air conditioningElectrical
Filed Sep 13, 2001

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 ID
896276
Incident
Sep 13, 2001
Steering
Filed Aug 2, 2001

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

NHTSA ID
893267
Brakes
Filed Apr 26, 2001

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 ID
886878
Incident
Sep 1, 2000
Transmission
Filed Mar 26, 2001

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

NHTSA ID
884099
Incident
Mar 11, 2001

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

0900401

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT

2100601

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

0800600REV

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

080600

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

081698

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

090797

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *TW

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

Dodge Ram by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011041—
2010275159.7
2009961—
2008254156.1
2007174049.2
2006254046.7
2005405053.1
2004587261.0
2003537159.0
20021166158.4
200131814162.0
200014711163.4
199936613056.1
199848317057.4
199739811565.2
199662514966.6
1995611161066.9
1994469221366.6
1993541247.9
1992582153.5
1991Viewing513258.5
1990230044.4
1989280042.6
1988220042.6
1987180029.9
1986180049.3
1985100041.8
1984200—
1983100—
1982000—
1981200—
1980000—
1979300—
1977200—
1976100—

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.