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BrakesPart report

1991 Dodge RAM Brakes Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
20%of 51 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Dodge RAM, 20% of the 51 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“Anti lock brake light on for last 8 months. Brkes failed intermittently, and pedal felt hard. Taken vehicle to dealer 6 times, bled brakes and replaced master cylinder; but, did not remedy problem.”

NHTSA complaint #886878, filed 2001-04

“Plastic cover which secures cable in emergency brake line came loose. No response from anti lock braking system. Rendering rear brakes inoperative. Tt”

NHTSA complaint #978760, filed 1996-02

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201014%
2008312%
2007212%
2005513%
2004610%
200348%
20021311%
20013411%
20002416%
19998222%
199811323%
19978020%
199617328%
199515025%
19949119%
19931630%
1992814%
19911020%
199014%
1985220%

Other parts of the 1991 Dodge RAM

Steering
11 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Dodge RAM

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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