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1991 Dodge RAM
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 51
- Received Jan 1995 to Apr 2006
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Vehicle catches fire from wiring5 complaints · 9.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Tires blow out or tread separates4 complaints · 7.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed4 complaints · 7.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #95V089000The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Recall #92V005000The tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect information.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 person injured, 0 deaths.
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Showing all 6 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 51 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 5 | 9.8% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 7.8% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 4 | 7.8% | – | NHTSA recall #95V089000 |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 3 | 5.9% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 3 | 5.9% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 3 | 5.9% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #95V089000May 12, 199578,000 vehicles affected
steering: steering wheel/handle bar
The steering wheel armature stamping Can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
This condition Can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.
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.
NHTSA recall #92V005000January 14, 19922,800 vehicles affected
equipment: other: labels
The tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect information.
The certification label fails to meet the requirements offmvss 120.
Remedy
An overlay of the correct tire and rim selection information certificate will be provided.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1991 Dodge RAM.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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