1991 DODGE RAM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
63
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 DODGE RAM
The 1991 DODGE RAM has received a total of 63 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (7 complaints), Tirestreadbelt (5 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 DODGE RAM
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1991 DODGE RAM, potentially affecting up to 115,800 vehicles.
Recall 95V089000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 78,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 93E034001 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 35,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: THE FUEL PUMPS WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
View full details →Recall 92V005000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 2,800 vehicles affected
Defect: THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS CERITIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 DODGE RAM
63 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 DODGE RAM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SUMMIT TRAIL CLIMBER, MANUFACTURED BY KELLY-SPRINGFIELD COMPANY, 8 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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 1991 DODGE RAM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 DODGE RAM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 DODGE RAM
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 DODGE RAM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
140593 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
IMPROVED FUEL PUMP. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 DODGE RAM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM
- 1986 DODGE RAM — 20 complaints
- 1987 DODGE RAM — 21 complaints
- 1988 DODGE RAM — 27 complaints
- 1989 DODGE RAM — 35 complaints
- 1990 DODGE RAM — 23 complaints
- 1991 DODGE RAM (current)
- 1992 DODGE RAM — 75 complaints
- 1993 DODGE RAM — 66 complaints
- 1994 DODGE RAM — 623 complaints
- 1995 DODGE RAM — 852 complaints
- 1996 DODGE RAM — 905 complaints
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- DODGE DAKOTA — 9,227 total complaints
- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints