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1991 Dodge RAM Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1991 Dodge RAM, and owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
51
owner complaints to NHTSA
3 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
19
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 1991 Dodge RAM

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 95V089000 Reported 78,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

    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.

  2. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 92V005000 Reported 2,800 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect information.

    Remedy: An overlay of the correct tire and rim selection information certificate will be provided.

51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1991 Dodge RAM have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 16 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 19, 2006 · Tires

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 14, 2004 · Steering

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1991 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup (Ram 50 Pickup 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19 mpg
City / Highway17 / 21–22
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Pickup Trucks
Engine4 cyl, 2.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Dodge RAM model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1976 Dodge RAM01
1977 Dodge RAM02
1979 Dodge RAM03
1981 Dodge RAM02
1983 Dodge RAM01
1984 Dodge RAM02
1985 Dodge RAM010
1986 Dodge RAM018
1987 Dodge RAM018
1988 Dodge RAM022
1989 Dodge RAM028
1990 Dodge RAM023
1991 Dodge RAM251
1992 Dodge RAM158
1993 Dodge RAM054
1994 Dodge RAM18469
1995 Dodge RAM12611
1996 Dodge RAM10625
1997 Dodge RAM7398
1998 Dodge RAM13483
1999 Dodge RAM9366
2000 Dodge RAM6147
2001 Dodge RAM9318
2002 Dodge RAM2116
2003 Dodge RAM253
2004 Dodge RAM158
2005 Dodge RAM040
2006 Dodge RAM025
2007 Dodge RAM117
2008 Dodge RAM225
2009 Dodge RAM59
2010 Dodge RAM527
2011 Dodge RAM40

Checking a specific 1991 Dodge RAM

How do I know if my 1991 Dodge RAM has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1991 Dodge RAM; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 92V005000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.