Model year record

1991 Dodge Ram recalls & problems

The 1991 Dodge Ram has 3 safety recalls and 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (13 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints51filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringMay 12, 1995

Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 95V08900078,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasolineDec 7, 1993

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 93E03400135,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: THE FUEL PUMPS WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

EquipmentJan 14, 1992

Other › Labels

Recall 92V0050002,800 vehicles

Problem: THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS CERITIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION.
Risk: THE CERTIFICATION LABEL FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 120.
Fix: AN OVERLAY OF THE CORRECT TIRE AND RIM SELECTION INFORMATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED.

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	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	13	0	0	0	—
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar; Gear box (other than rack and pinion)	11	1	0	0	—
TiresTread/belt	8	0	0	1	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump; Storage › Tank assembly	7	0	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch; Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly	6	0	0	0	—
Electrical systemWiring; Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk	5	0	1	0	—
SuspensionFront; Front › Springs › Coil springs	3	1	0	0	—
StructureFrame and members	2	0	0	0	—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner	2	1	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage	1	0	0	0	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer	1	0	0	0	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights › Switch	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Tires1 injury
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.
Apr 10, 2006
Steering
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
Dec 14, 2004
Tires › Tread/belt
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
Feb 12, 2002
Tires
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)
Nov 10, 2001
Equipment › Appliance › 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
Sep 13, 2001
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
STEERING COUPLER PREMATURELY WEARS OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SEVERLY PULL TO RIGHT OR LEFT. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Aug 2, 2001
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
Sep 1, 2000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear 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
Mar 11, 2001

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONClosedLed to recall 95V089000
There is no summary currently available
PE95004 · opened Jan 19, 1995 · closed May 11, 1995
ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAKClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE93038 · opened Apr 22, 1993 · closed Aug 31, 1993