MYRModel Year Report

1991 Dodge RAM 1500

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1991 Dodge RAM 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:36:30.382Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1112 complaints 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1170 complaints 2003 2004: 1097 complaints 2005: 1168 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2012: 697 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaints 2014
1991: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011112
2002815
20031170
20041097
20051168
2006792
2007517
2008554
2009670
2010485
2011688
2012697
20141

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

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THE CRANKSHAFT HAD ITS BEARINGS REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE STILL DOESN'T WORK. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950612

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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NHTSA RECALL 93E-034 AND CHRYSLER RECALL #605. I CONTACTED A DODGE DEALER IN CORDELE, GA AND HE SAID HE WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE PART TO FIX THIS DANGEROUS RECALL ON MY TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171214

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

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VEHICLE IS HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951004

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

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PLASTIC FUEL TANK CRACKED CAUSING FUEL TO SPILL. TT *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19951019

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19920826 — PE (closed 19921229)

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE

I 19921229 — EA (closed 19931109)

MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE

I 19930527 — PE (closed 19931229)

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

I 19950119 — PE (closed 19950511)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Dodge RAM 1500?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge RAM 1500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.