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1991 Dodge RAMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge RAM, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year30% below the RAM median · #14 of 22 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints516 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem11Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Dodge RAM has problems

51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering111
Service brakes, hydraulic100
Fuel system, gasoline70
Power train60
Electrical system51
Tires51
Suspension31
Structure20
Equipment21
6 other systems61

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1991 Dodge RAM recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 95V-089 · May 12, 1995 · 78,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other RAM year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Dodge RAM, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAKPE93038 · closed Aug 31, 1993
    No recall
  2. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONPE95004 · closed May 11, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-089
In owners' words

What RAM owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10103773 · Dec 14, 2004
DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE STEERING WHEEL ON VEHICLE EVEN IF ITS EXHIBITING CRACKS, RECALL 95V089000 CLEARLY STATES THAT THEY MUST INSPECT & REPLACE BROKEN WHEEL. CONSUMER STATES DEALER REPLACED PLATE UNDER STEERING WHEEL, WHICH MAKES IT WORSE STEERING WHEEL NOT CENTERED TIGHT, HAS A LARGE GAP AT…
Complaint 979215 · Feb 14, 1996
SUSAN SHIEN DODGE MFR 641. OWNER HAS CONVERSED WITH THE DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND ADVISED PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. TT
Complaint 978851 · Feb 7, 1996

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