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1991 Dodge DODGE TRUCK problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

5 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Steering behavior240.0%
Braking behavior120.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
2
Child Seat
1
Electrical System
1
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
Power Train
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar2
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)2
Child Seat1
Electrical System1
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator1
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components1

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 2; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion): 2; Child Seat: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

No usable failure mileage is recorded. 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
1
1996
3
2003
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19951
19963
20031

1995: 1; 1996: 3; 2003: 1

Pattern summary

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10000968 · 2003-01-12 (January 12, 2003)

91 DODGE 250 TRUCK CUMMINS ENGINE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE DEVELOPS MULTIPLE CRACKS FROM STEERING FLEX, RESULTING IN PLATE FAILURE AND COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM FRAME----CAUSING LOSS OF ALL STEERING CONDITION HAPPENING IN NUMEROUS "1ST GENERATION" CUMMINS APPLICATIONS IN DODGE TRUCKS (1989----1994)

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10000968 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 502454 · 1996-03-04 (March 4, 1996)

ARM IN STEERING COLUMN NOT DESIGNED TO BE SERVICED, IT WAS RUSTED FROM NOT BEING ABLE TO LUBE. *DH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502454 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 480202 · 1995-02-07 (February 7, 1995)

LOSS OF BRAKES/BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES HARD TO PUSH, ALSO BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 30 DEGREES.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480202 at NHTSA ↗