- The problem
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- The risk
- This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1991 Dodge Ram Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Ram have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 1995 for the steering wheel / handle bar.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Ram year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1991 Dodge Ram recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- The fuel pumps will be inspected, and if necessary, repaired or replaced.
- The problem
- The tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect information.
- The risk
- The certification label fails to meet the requirements offmvss 120.
- The fix
- An overlay of the correct tire and rim selection information certificate will be provided.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Dodge Ram: every year compared
All Ram years1991 Dodge Ram vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Dodge Ram | 0 | 3 | B | |
| 1991 Ford F-150 | 0 | 6 | A | Compare |
| 1991 GMC Sierra | 0 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Caravan | 623 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan | 129 | 8 | A | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Dakota | 128 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Dynasty | 109 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Monaco | 37 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1991 Dodge Colt | 22 | 1 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1991 Dodge Ram
Does the 1991 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1991 Dodge Ram: steering wheel / handle bar (May 1995); fuel pump (December 1993); labels (January 1992). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1991 Dodge Ram had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1991 Dodge Ram a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Dodge Ram year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Ram years have the most complaints?
2001 (1,430), 2003 (1,359), 2004 (1,157). See every Dodge Ram year compared.
What should I do if my 1991 Dodge Ram has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data