1991 Dodge RAM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%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 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Dodge RAM, 10% 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.
“Vehicle keeps overheating. There is a recall for air conditioner blower motor over heating when on high. Consumer is having same problem. The consumer says that certain vehicles were built with ignition switch and wiring that could over heat and that was what he experienced.”
NHTSA complaint #896276, filed 2001-09“Consumer states that theignition wiring harness overheats, resulting in the plastic cover around the switch melting. Consumer also stated that the ignition switch has been replaced on a number of occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #812210, filed 1997-05“Electrical wire melting together, resulting in black smoke coming in the inside of the vehicle, replace fusable link/wiring harness/starter switch/ignition. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #966652, filed 1995-06Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 22% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 6 | 24% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 17% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 9% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 48 | 10% |
| 1997 | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 | 47 | 8% |
| 1995 | 72 | 12% |
| 1994 | 64 | 14% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 10% |
| 1991 | 5 | 10% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1986 | 3 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge RAM
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle 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 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