Model year record

1991 Dodge RAM

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 63 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V089000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
78,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-12
Owners notified
1995-12-20

Defect description

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS AND REPLACE ANY WHEELS EXHIBITING CRACKS. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IF CRACKING OCCURS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V005000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,800
Reported to NHTSA
1992-01-14
Owners notified
1992-03-06

Defect description

THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS CERITIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION.

Safety risk

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 120.

Manufacturer remedy

AN OVERLAY OF THE CORRECT TIRE AND RIM SELECTION INFORMATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar7
Tires: tread/belt5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
Tires3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
Suspension: front2
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: hubcap/cover1

The 1990 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.