1991 Dodge RAM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 22%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 11 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Dodge RAM, 22% of the 51 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 making a right turn consumer noticed that the steering wheel was loose while turning. Consumer was able to maintain control, and drove vehicle to the dealer. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not duplicated.”
NHTSA complaint #10103773, filed 2004-12“Dealer refuses to replace steering wheel on vehicle even if its exhibiting cracks, recall 95v089000 clearly states that they must inspect & replace broken wheel. Consumer states dealer replaced plate under steering wheel, which makes it worse steering wheel not centered tight, has a large gap at the top and rubs on the bttom .”
NHTSA complaint #979215, filed 1996-02“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“The steering rod on the front of the vehicle broke in half, causing an accident. Recall notice was mailed, but vehicle had an accident before letter was recieved.”
NHTSA complaint #806945, filed 1997-01Related recalls
- 95V089000May 12, 1995The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.Covers: Dodge RAM 1991, Dakota 1991
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 33% |
| 2008 | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 53 | 17% |
| 2000 | 22 | 15% |
| 1999 | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 43 | 7% |
| 1995 | 49 | 8% |
| 1994 | 39 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 22% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge RAM
10 complaintsFuel system
7 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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