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. There is a recall regarding cooper tires, recall # 06t002000; tires: sidewall, but did not include the tire size: 23575r15.
The worst 1991 Dodge Ram problems
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Recalls 2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V089000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- The tire selection and rims ceritification label may have incorrect information.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 92V005000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
PE95004
Roll-over/vent valve leak
There is no summary currently available
PE93038
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Dodge Ram 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube,...
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4. tt mj
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. sb
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. tt
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. ak
- Timing chain noise. tw
- Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of...
- Concerns with engine coolant usage. nlm
- Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. nlm
- Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. tw
1991 Dodge Ram fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 21-22 | 19 |
What 1991 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Consumer stated that the summit trail climber, manufactured by kelly-springfield company, 4 tires were defective, the rubber is tearing apart from some type of circular seam, the service station examined the tires and stated, they are dangerous and need replacing immediately but the representatives of kelly-springfield have refused to return consumers phone calls or emails. (tire size p235/75r15)
We have three dodges purchased new and have salvage yard part on them. We have 8 tires puchased in 1996 coming apart at the seams and major cracks.*ak (dot number: r39163 k84 tiresize: p23575r15)
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.
Steering coupler prematurely wears out, causing vehicle to severly pull to right or left. Please give any further details.
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.
Gear shift broke off. Gear shift has been repaired. Manufacturer has been notified.*ak the consumer believes the repaired part was defective.
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
2 continental general tires experienced tread separation, causing damage to the vehicle.
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Questions about the 1991 Dodge Ram
Is the 1991 Dodge Ram reliable?
Owners have filed 51 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Ram, 1.3 times a typical Ram model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Dodge Ram?
Brakes, with 11 complaints. Next is steering (11).
How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge Ram have?
2 recalls, covering steering and equipment.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Dodge Ram get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Dodge Ram range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 21-22 highway.
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