Complaints
23
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Crash-related:1
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:2
#32 complaints
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 | — | — | — |
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