The 1991 Dodge Ram has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 80,800 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING95V0890001995-05-1278,000 affected
Defect
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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.
EQUIPMENT92V0050001992-01-142,800 affected
Defect
THE TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS CERITIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION.
Consequence
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 120.
Remedy
AN OVERLAY OF THE CORRECT TIRE AND RIM SELECTION INFORMATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED.
Complaints by component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
7
1crashes
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
TIRES
3
1injuries
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
1crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
1crashes
Total complaints63
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Dt*: the contact stated while applying air to the left rear tire the contact noticed a bubble in the sidewall, at that time the tire blew up. There were injuries and the contact went to the hospital. The tire is cooper master craft as iv. The size is 23575r15. The dealership has been informed.…”
“While making a right turn consumer noticed that the steering wheel was loose while turning. Consumer was able to maintain control, and drove vehicle to the dealer. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not duplicated. *ak”
“Vehicle keeps overheating. There is a recall for air conditioner blower motor over heating when on high. Consumer is having same problem. *ak the consumer says that certain vehicles were built with ignition switch and wiring that could over heat and that was what he experienced. *yh”
“Vehicle keeps overheating. There is a recall for air conditioner blower motor over heating when on high. Consumer is having same problem. *ak the consumer says that certain vehicles were built with ignition switch and wiring that could over heat and that was what he experienced. *yh”
“Gear shift broke off. Gear shift has been repaired. Manufacturer has been notified.*ak the consumer believes the repaired part was defective. *yh”
“Steering wheel broke through spot-welds holding stamped sheet-metal part of wheel to machine nut, which is bolted to steeering column shaft, owner would like a recall and reimbursment for repairs. Cj”
“Anti lock brake light on for last 8 months. Brkes failed intermittently, and pedal felt hard. Taken vehicle to dealer 6 times, bled brakes and replaced master cylinder; but, did not remedy problem. *ak”
“Anti lock brake light on for last 8 months. Brkes failed intermittently, and pedal felt hard. Taken vehicle to dealer 6 times, bled brakes and replaced master cylinder; but, did not remedy problem. *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE93038 Opened 1993-04-22 · closed 1993-08-31
ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAK
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE95004 Opened 1995-01-19 · closed 1995-05-11
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Dodge Ram as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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