1991 Dodge Ram problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (7) · Tires (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Dodge Ram model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (14)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-05-18 · 0900401 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube, or mechanical knocking. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2001-03-16 · 2100601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
Electrical System 2000-12-29 · 0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
Electrical System:wiring 2000-02-25 · 080600 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 1998-04-17 · 081698 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1997-06-27 · 090797 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
timing chain noise. *tw
Showing the 6 most recent of 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.