MYRModel Year Report

1991 Dodge RAM 2500

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1991 Dodge RAM 2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:33.907Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 16 complaints 1991 16 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 362 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2012: 283 complaints 2012
1991: 16 complaints 1991 16 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2007: 362 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2011 2012: 283 complaints
1991: 16 complaints 1991 16 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1996 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 313 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2002 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2004 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 362 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2008 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2010 2011: 298 complaints 2011 2012: 283 complaints 2012

1991: 16 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001469
2002155
2003661
2004581
2005422
2006668
2007362
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011298
2012283

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

7 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

3 of 16 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Tires

1 of 16 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

Continuing catastrophic failure with LT235X85R16 radial tires of various brands including but not limited to continental, general, etc. Where tread peels off steel sometimes blowing tire simultaneously.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-26

Seat belts

1 of 16 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing.

Show complaint excerpts

Sheath on the passenger side seatbelt is cracked and is exposing sharp edges. Please explain further. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-22

Power train

1 of 16 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-08-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-12-29 Master cylinder failure
  2. I
    1992-12-29Engineering analysisClosed 1993-11-09 Master cylinder failure
  3. I
    1993-05-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-12-29 Poor brake performance
  4. I
    1995-01-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-05-11 Steering wheel separation

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Dodge RAM 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1991 Dodge RAM 2500 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 2500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge RAM 2500 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.