1990 Dodge Ram recalls & problems
The 1990 Dodge Ram has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 23 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (3 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints23filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 5reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1990 Dodge Ram.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power train Automatic transmission | 3 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling Engine › Gasoline; Engine | 3 | — |
| Steering Steering wheel/handle bar | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed control Cables | 2 | — |
| Seats Front assembly › Recliner | 2 | — |
| Electrical system Wiring › Front underhood; Wiring › Interior/under dash | 2 | — |
| Tires Tread/belt | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 1 | — |
| Structure Frame and members | 1 | — |
| Suspension Front | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components › Drum | 1 | — |
| Equipment Appliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Aug 15, 2005 · 17,000 milesSeat belts › Front › Buckle 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 - Apr 23, 2002Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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 - Mar 13, 2002Tires › Tread/belt
TREAD ON LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK - Jun 6, 2001Tires
TIRE FAILURE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 31X10.50R1 TIRESIZE: 31X10.50R1) - Jan 11, 1996 · crash · 1 injurySeats › Front assembly › Recliner
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT 60 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. *AK - Jun 18, 2000 · fireElectrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
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 - Apr 28, 2000 · fireEngine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS - Sep 27, 1999 · fireElectrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
UNDERHOOD WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. DEALER HAS VEHICLE. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.