1991 Dodge W250

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1991 Dodge W250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:10.068Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 6 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 6 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 6 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994

1991: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19840
19851
19861
19871
19880
19891
19902
19916
19927
19938
19941

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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  1. I
    1992-08-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-12-29 Master cylinder failure
  2. I
    1993-05-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-12-29 Poor brake performance
  3. I
    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.