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. Also, the volt meter starts high after starting and fluctuates between high volts and low volts until the battery recovers its full charge, (possibly related). The truck is a 1991 dodge w250 diesel.
The worst 1991 Dodge W250 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
PE95004
Poor brake performance
There is no summary currently available
PE93054
Master cylinder failure
There is no summary currently available
PE92072
What 1991 Dodge W250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Throttle control linkage fell off at 75mph on highway. When it fell off seemed as though the vehicle was in idle speed. Pedal fell to the floor. Dealer is aware of the problem. Has replaced rod connector for $34.95, and consumer has to repair. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
5speed transmission; the clutch pedal bracket under the dash that holds the clutch pedal broke completely in two which made the transmission hard to get out of gear. Please describe details.
Abs system locks up and vehicle lurches forward after a stop.
Rear anti-lock brakes lock up and truck speeds up. Tt
Stress fracture on the mounting plate of the power steering box.please describe details. Tt
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Questions about the 1991 Dodge W250
Is the 1991 Dodge W250 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1991 Dodge W250, close to a typical W250 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Dodge W250?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Dodge W250 have?
No recalls on record.
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