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1991 Dodge RAM problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

37 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

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

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 37 complaints (16.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior718.9%
Steering behavior718.9%
Fuel system concerns38.1%
Electrical and battery issues25.4%
Transmission and shifting12.7%

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
6
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
Tires
3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
Electrical System:Wiring
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar6
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip3
Tires3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components2
Tires:Tread/Belt2
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch1
Electrical System:Wiring1

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Tires: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 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. 37 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
13
1996
13
2000
2
2001
6
2002
1
2004
1
2006
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199513
199613
20002
20016
20021
20041
20061

1995: 13; 1996: 13; 2000: 2; 2001: 6; 2002: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 1

Pattern summary

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 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 481844 · 1995-02-23 (February 23, 1995)

CONTINUOUS BRAKE FAILURES/HARD PEDAL DURING COLD WEATHER, ALSO BRAKE LIGHT/ANIT-LOCK LIGHTS COME ON. *SKD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481844 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 504167 · 1996-05-05 (May 5, 1996)

BRAKES FAILED. *SD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504167 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10103773 · 2004-12-14 (December 14, 2004)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10103773 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 503830 · 1996-04-28 (April 28, 1996)

STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN FAILED. *DSH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503830 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 480515 · 1995-01-12 (January 12, 1995)

RECALL REPAIRS FOR DIESEL FUEL PUMP FAILED 4 TIMES DUE TO USE OF REBUILT PUMPS. *SKD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480515 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 482063 · 1995-03-14 (March 14, 1995)

DIESEL FUEL PUMP FAILED 4 TIMES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS. (93E034001) *TW

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482063 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 896276 · 2001-09-13 (September 13, 2001)

VEHICLE KEEPS OVERHEATING. THERE IS A RECALL FOR AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR OVER HEATING WHEN ON HIGH. CONSUMER IS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVER HEAT AND THAT WAS WHAT HE EXPERIENCED. *YH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 896276 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 966652 · 1995-06-12 (June 12, 1995)

ELECTRICAL WIRE MELTING TOGETHER, RESULTING IN BLACK SMOKE COMING IN THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, REPLACE FUSABLE LINK/WIRING HARNESS/STARTER SWITCH/IGNITION. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966652 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 488956 · 1995-10-02 (October 2, 1995)

TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED INTO GEAR WITH KEY REMOVED. *DSH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488956 at NHTSA ↗