MYRModel Year Report

1991 Dodge RAM 2500

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1991 Dodge RAM 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:30:53.661Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1991: 16 complaints 1991 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: 468 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 579 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 297 complaints 2012: 282 complaints 2012
1991: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001468
2002155
2003661
2004579
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011297
2012282

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

CRASH INJURY
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ABS, BRAKE FAILED 3 TIMES, WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, IMPACT 12:00 SPEED 15MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950410

ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP TWICE, ONCE RESULTIN GIN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950224

STEERING

3 of 16 total reports mention: steering.

TIRES

1 of 16 total reports mentions: tires.

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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, 20160926

SEAT BELTS

1 of 16 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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SHEATH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT IS CRACKED AND IS EXPOSING SHARP EDGES. PLEASE EXPLAIN FURTHER. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950222

POWER TRAIN

1 of 16 total reports mentions: power train.

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 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1993 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.