1991 Dodge RAM Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%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 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Dodge RAM, 14% of the 51 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Filled up tank, parked vehicle, smelled gas, returned to vehicle, noticed gas leaked on ground caused by crack along top corner edge of tank top, fire hazard.**ak consumer feels the weight of a full tank is more than what the plastic gas tank can withstand while supported by the two metal retaining straps, this is the second time this failure has occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #802898, filed 1996-09“Steering wheel broke through spot-welds holding stamped sheet-metal part of wheel to machine nut, which is bolted to steeering column shaft, owner would like a recall and reimbursment for repairs. Cj”
NHTSA complaint #559632, filed 2001-02“Received recall notice (#97v199000). Called dealer for appointment. Took vehicle in. Waited awhile until mechanic refused to do recall repairs. Was told would take at least 8 hours or more before fuel tank is repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #822787, filed 1998-04“Gas tank has developed cracks around the bracket that suspends it from the vehicle, and is leaking an excessive amount of fuel. Dealer has not seen vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #842698, filed 1999-07Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 22% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 5% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 37 | 6% |
| 1995 | 38 | 6% |
| 1994 | 40 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 16% |
| 1991 | 7 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 7 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge RAM
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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