1991 Dodge W250 recalls & problems
The 1991 Dodge W250 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1991 Dodge W250.
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.
Fuel economy
W250 Pickup 4WD
| City / highway | 11 / 13 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,100/year to fuel
W250 Pickup 4WD
| City / highway | 10 / 13 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,100/year to fuel
W250 Pickup 4WD
| City / highway | 10 / 12 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.9 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,100/year to fuel
W250 Pickup 4WD
| City / highway | 8 / 12 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.9 L · 8 cyl · Manual 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,700/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | — |
| Steering Hydraulic power assist system | 1 | — |
| Power train Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Jun 1, 2004 · 118,000 milesElectrical system
I FIRST NOTICED THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN COVER GETTING VERY WARM, I REMOVED THE COVER AND FOUND THAT IT HAD A BURN HOLE AND CARBON RESIDUE ON IT. WHEN THE TRUCK IS RUNNING THE IGNITION SWITCH GETS HOT, CAUSING THE BURNT COVER. ALSO, THE VOLT METER STARTS HIGH AFTER STARTING AND FLUCTUATES BETWEEN HIGH VOLTS AND LOW VOLTS UNTIL THE BATTERY RECOVERS ITS FULL CHARGE, (POSSIBLY RELATED). THE TRUCK IS A 1991 DODGE W250 DIESEL. *JB - Sep 30, 1996Vehicle speed control
THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE FELL OFF AT 75MPH ON HIGHWAY. WHEN IT FELL OFF SEEMED AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS IN IDLE SPEED. PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOOR. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. HAS REPLACED ROD CONNECTOR FOR $34.95, AND CONSUMER HAS TO REPAIR. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK - Jul 2, 1997Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
5SPEED TRANSMISSION; THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET UNDER THE DASH THAT HOLDS THE CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE COMPLETELY IN TWO WHICH MADE THE TRANSMISSION HARD TO GET OUT OF GEAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK - Jun 28, 1995Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS SYSTEM LOCKS UP AND VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AFTER A STOP. *AK - Mar 1, 1995Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP AND TRUCK SPEEDS UP. TT - Jan 20, 1995Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
STRESS FRACTURE ON THE MOUNTING PLATE OF THE POWER STEERING BOX.PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
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
- PE95004 · opened Jan 19, 1995 · closed May 11, 1995 · led to recall 95V089000STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available - PE93054 · opened May 27, 1993 · closed Dec 29, 1993POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE
There is no summary currently available - PE92072 · opened Aug 26, 1992 · closed Dec 29, 1992MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available