Dodge Ram 1990

Model Ram made in 1990 by Dodge got 23 consumer complains as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 2.4l engine.

Model 1990

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.4L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD19/23/2021/29/24Regular$ 78810890729
( 2.4L) 4Manual, 5 gearsRWD19/24/2121/31/25Regular$ 75010890729

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0800600REV12/29/2000080600618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb04/03/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08060002/25/2000609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt04/12/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07039705/09/199707-05-936088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm01/07/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
07039705/09/199752963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc11/13/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
09079706/27/199752529Timing chain noise. *tw08/14/1997
090994R11/01/199409-09-9437863Oil leak diagnosis of the rear main bearing area. *tw01/13/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
090040105/18/2001628237Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube, or mechanical knocking. *tt03/06/2002
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
08169804/17/1998600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak11/12/1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
14059304/01/199339531Improved fuel pump. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
21079703/21/19976089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *nlm01/11/2000
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
19039304/01/199339533Steering column coupler service. *tw11/01/1995
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
23039702/14/199751942Difficult to clean light colored chalky residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw07/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
CHILD SEAT
12/01/1998
 Car seat fill out of captain chair.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
 Underhood wiring caught on fire while vehicle was parked due to an electrical short. dealer has vehicle. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
06/18/20000
 Vehicle was parked outside and in front of house. consumer was awakened by neighbors and told that vehicle was on fire. fire department was notified. fireman told the consumer that fire started in the engine area the wiring.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
 While jumping another vehicle engine sensor failed completely. took to dealer problem has not been remedied as of yet. please provide any further information, and vehcile identification number.*ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/28/20001
 Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs
07/20/19961
 Engine fire. (ohio state police report)
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
06/03/19972
 The defective a/c wiring gets extremely hot which causes smoke and fire. replaced the switch twice. problem occurring again. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
06/02/19952
 Return hose disconnected from gas line, causing gasoline leak. *skd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/08/1997
 The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. vehicle doesn't shift correctly. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
06/05/19955
 Transmission failed. *skd
04/14/19953
 Transmission automatically shifteed from park to reverse 3 times, once resulting in an accident. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
08/15/200517000112/19/2004
 Dt: the consumer stated that there was nhtsa recall campaign 95v1030000 concerning the front seat belt assembly. the consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. the seat belt would not secure the occupant on the driver's side. the shoulder belt strap would not lock and the buckle would not stay latched. this happened every time he used the seat belt. the vehicle had not been repaired. *ak (11/21/05) *sc
SEATS
 Both driver and passenger side seats fall back when pulling forward. *ak
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
01/11/1996
 Vehicle was rear ended at 60 mph. upon impact, driver's seatback collapsed, resulting in minor injuries. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
10/02/1996206/23/1994
 Complete rear brake system replaced and still fails.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
01/01/19952
 As steering coupler wears ou, more play shows up in steering wheel, on several occasions, steering wheel locked up while in a turn. *ak
05/30/19951
 Steering coupling badly worn; ready to break; if breaks, could cause accident; caused difficult steering. tt
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
09/01/1989
 The frame broke off from the underbody of the vehicle, consumer has contacted the dealer and the manufacturer. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
 Vehicle anders, feels very loose and drifts from lane to lane. cause unknown. *ak
TIRES
 Tire failure. *ak (dot number: 31x10.50r1 tiresize: 31x10.50r1)
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
 Tread on left rear tire separated. please provide additional information. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12/16/1996
 The vehicle was in the park position and the vehicle accelerated, causing the occupant to be pinned between the vehicle. the vehicle was placed from park to reverse to get occupant from between the vehicle. the vehicle has not been in for service. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
01/01/19931
 Accelerator cable separates. *dsh

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