1993 Dodge RAM 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,003miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Dodge RAM 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1993 Dodge RAM 1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (1) and body and structure (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,003 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 50%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact owns a 1993 Dodge d150. While driving 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The failure caused him to rear end another vehicle. The road conditions were dry. The driver suffered a concussion, body contusions, and strained muscles. He was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. A police report was filed. Both vehicles were damaged. The contacts vehicle was towed, but not repaired. No mileage information was available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10197054, filed 2007-07, 87,006 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 1993 Dodge RAM 1500. While driving with the cruise control set at 45-50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated and increased to 70 MPH. The brake pedal was applied, but failed to respond. Additionally, the vehicle was uncontrollable and the engine revved. The contact noticed an abnormal burning odor and smoke emerged from the vehicle. The contact had to turn the vehicle off to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. …”
NHTSA complaint #11193380, filed 2019-04, 113,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 87,006 and 113,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Dodge RAM 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a…
- 10139009Feb 13, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206…
Other model years of the Dodge RAM 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 698 | 70,875 | 6 | — | 16 | 53 · Typical | Stable |
| 2011 | 689 | 75,557 | 4 | — | 16 | 55 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 488 | 64,600 | 4 | — | 16 | 34 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 670 | 67,074 | 2 | — | 16 | 24 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 554 | 65,000 | 5 | — | 15 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 517 | 69,250 | 4 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 792 | 61,110 | 9 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,173 | 86,000 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 1,099 | 70,992 | 5 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 1,171 | 70,000 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 815 | 70,000 | 3 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 1,112 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 513 | 78,000 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 610 | 85,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 520 | 95,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 361 | 99,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 298 | 122,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 213 | 117,500 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 116 | 108,250 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 6 | 100,003 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge RAM 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1993 Dodge RAM 1500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Dodge RAM 1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 1.
Has the 1993 Dodge RAM 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Dodge RAM 1500 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,003 miles and the middle half falls between 87,006 and 113,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.