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Electrical systemPart report

1990 Dodge RAM Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
9%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Dodge RAM, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle was parked outside and in front of house. Consumer was awakened by neighbors and told that vehicle was on fire. Fire department was notified. Fireman told the consumer that fire started in the engine area the wiring.”

NHTSA complaint #864271, filed 2000-06

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010622%
2008312%
200716%
2006624%
200538%
20041017%
200348%
200254%
2001206%
2000139%
1999175%
19984810%
1997226%
1996478%
19957212%
19946414%
199347%
1992610%
1991510%
199029%
198914%
1987211%
1986317%
1985110%

Other parts of the 1990 Dodge RAM

Engine cooling
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Dodge RAM

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology