1991 Dodge RAM 3500
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 70 |
| 1995 | 108 |
| 1996 | 124 |
| 1997 | 125 |
| 1998 | 105 |
| 1999 | 104 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 2001 | 130 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 286 |
| 2004 | 214 |
| 2005 | 196 |
| 2006 | 257 |
| 2007 | 210 |
| 2008 | 173 |
| 2009 | 105 |
| 2010 | 150 |
| 2011 | 225 |
| 2012 | 365 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
2 of 4 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1991 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 95V089000 (Steering).
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-19
Steering wheel broke off in occupants hand after being loose. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-29
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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The bracket that holds up the brake and accelerator pedal broke. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-13
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1993-05-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-12-29 Poor brake performance
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1995-01-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-05-11 Steering wheel separation
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1991 Dodge RAM 3500 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 3500?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge RAM 3500 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.