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1990 Dodge RamProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 23 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
23
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Recalls
0
TSBs
14
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 23 complaints, 2 crashes, 5 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

3 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 17K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (3 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission3 (13%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (9%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar2 (9%)
Child Seat1 (4%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood1 (4%)
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash1 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (4%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner1 (4%)

1990 Dodge Ram: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1990 Dodge Ram, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 17K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1990 Dodge Ram, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1990 Dodge Ram, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Child Seat Issues

Child Seat complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1990 Dodge Ram, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to child seat-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1990 Dodge Ram. Recent trend: decreasing.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1990 Dodge Ram: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Dodge Ram?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1990 Dodge Ram is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1990 Dodge Ram reliable?
The 1990 Dodge Ram has 23 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1990 Dodge Ram problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1990 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1990 Dodge Ram according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Dodge Ram problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1990 Dodge Ram data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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