1991 Dodge RAM 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Dodge RAM 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1991 Dodge RAM 1500. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and electrical system (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 29%
- Fuel system2 29%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Exterior lighting1 14%
- Steering1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Engine quits a different speeds. Has happened at speeds as low as 10 MPH - 70. Engine completely shuts off, no power steering or brakes. Three different mech. Can not find problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10100357, filed 2004-11Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1991 Dodge RAM 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA92045Master cylinder failureClosed · Dec 29, 1992
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10139009Feb 13, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206…
Other model years of the Dodge RAM 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 698 | 70,875 | 6 | — | 16 | 53 · Typical | Stable |
| 2011 | 689 | 75,557 | 4 | — | 16 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 488 | 64,600 | 4 | — | 16 | 34 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 670 | 67,074 | 2 | — | 16 | 24 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 554 | 65,000 | 5 | — | 15 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 517 | 69,250 | 4 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 792 | 61,110 | 9 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,173 | 86,000 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 1,099 | 70,992 | 5 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 1,171 | 70,000 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 815 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 1,112 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 513 | 78,000 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 610 | 85,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 520 | 95,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 361 | 99,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 298 | 122,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 213 | 117,500 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 116 | 108,250 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 6 | 100,003 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge RAM 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1991 Dodge RAM 1500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Dodge RAM 1500 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1991 Dodge RAM 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.