1991 Dodge W250
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 6 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Service brakes
2 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Steering
1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
Show complaint excerpts
Stress fracture on the mounting plate of the power steering box.please describe details. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-20
Power train
1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
I first noticed the bottom of the steering column cover getting very warm, I removed the cover and found that it had a burn hole and carbon residue on it. When the truck is running the ignition switch gets hot, causing the burnt cover.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-28
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1992-08-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-12-29 Master cylinder failure
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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 W250 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1991 Dodge W250 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 W250?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge W250 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.