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Engine coolingPart report

1990 Dodge RAM Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
13%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 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Dodge RAM, 13% 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.

“While jumping another vehicle engine sensor failed completely. Took to dealer problem has not been remedied as of yet. Please provide any further information, and vehcile identification number.”

NHTSA complaint #8008332, filed 2002-04

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201014%
200828%
200716%
200628%
20051538%
200459%
2003815%
20021412%
2001299%
20001510%
19993710%
1998388%
1997308%
1996579%
1995518%
1994286%
199347%
1992712%
199112%
1990313%
198914%
1988418%
198716%
1986211%
1985220%

Other parts of the 1990 Dodge RAM

Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 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