1993 Dodge RAM 2500 Problems
- Complaints
- 39filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 107,200miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500. The part named most often is brakes, with 17 complaints (44% of the total), followed by steering (6) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 107,200 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Brakes17 44%
- Steering6 15%
- Electrical system4 10%
- Body and structure4 10%
- Engine cooling2 5.1%
- Seats2 5.1%
- Seat belts1 2.6%
Also reported: Suspension (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Emergency brakes: parked vehicle on downhill, left engine running, put emergency brake on, heard a click and vehicle was rolling downhill, retainer clip allowed cable to come out of arm. Clip did not break, just came out.”
NHTSA complaint #810058, filed 1997-03Steering: “Consumer has 3 1993 d250 vehicles and 1 1993 d350 vehicle. All have the same problem at every 60,000 miles the slip joint in the steering column wears out, causing more slack in the steering system which may cause loss of steering control. Please provide all the VIN# and mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #834705, filed 1999-02Transmission and drivetrain: “Gear shift lever in 1993 Dodge ram 250 pu has broken of for the second time. Vehicle has 135644 and has been well maintained. Why is it breaking off. Never had this break in a vehicle before. I am unable to drive the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10080510, filed 2004-07, 135,644 milesElectrical system: “Electrical feed wire to fuel heater routed too close to throttle bracket, causing wire to press against sharp edges of bracket. Vibration of engine over time abrades through the wires insulation, resulting in a short circuit.”
NHTSA complaint #537311, filed 1998-07Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 85,000 and 129,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 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, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. 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, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. 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 2500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 283 | 52,498 | 4 | — | — | 61 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 298 | 43,059 | 4 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 236 | 50,000 | 4 | — | — | 37 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 214 | 55,000 | 5 | — | — | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2008 | 317 | 60,000 | 7 | — | — | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 361 | 60,000 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 670 | 78,000 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 422 | 82,700 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 582 | 70,000 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 661 | 77,100 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 155 | 68,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 469 | 84,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 211 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 313 | 90,490 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 225 | 92,200 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 213 | 97,360 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 291 | 145,000 | 0 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 267 | 121,336 | 0 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 168 | 114,000 | 0 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 39 | 107,200 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 32 | 118,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 16 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Dodge RAM 2500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 17 complaints (44% of the total), followed by steering with 6.
Has the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 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 2500 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 107,200 miles and the middle half falls between 85,000 and 129,000 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 28, 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.