1993 Dodge RAM 3500 Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,010miles, 1 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 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1993 Dodge RAM 3500. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (25% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (5) and steering (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,010 miles. 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.
- Brakes5 25%
- Exterior lighting5 25%
- Steering4 20%
- Electrical system3 15%
- Suspension3 15%
- Equipment1 5.0%
- Seats1 5.0%
- Body and structure1 5.0%
- Wheels1 5.0%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “Head light switch had turned red hot & melted center connector. Was replaced at least 5 other times. The last time switch replaced, had to by pass the middle prong. Taking back to dealer to have it checked & repaired again.”
NHTSA complaint #846168, filed 1999-08Electrical system: “Ignition system failure. The key will turn in the ignition, but wouldn't engage. Per dealership ignition switch needed replacement because it had burned out. Problem still exists. Dealership has done nothing to fix the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10029505, filed 2003-08, 50,010 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,010 and 50,010 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 3500 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 3500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 366 | 46,840 | 8 | — | — | 95 · More | Stable |
| 2011 | 225 | 46,350 | 5 | — | — | 47 · Typical | Stable |
| 2010 | 150 | 51,000 | 9 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 105 | 49,529 | 5 | — | — | 36 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 173 | 65,000 | 9 | — | — | 57 · Typical | Stable |
| 2007 | 210 | 75,000 | 11 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 258 | 79,000 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 196 | 82,251 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 214 | 61,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 286 | 76,258 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 44 | 66,850 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 130 | 83,238 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 58 | 86,142 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 104 | 112,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 105 | 92,090 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 125 | 108,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 124 | 115,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 108 | 64,870 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 70 | 120,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 20 | 50,010 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 10 | 187,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge RAM 3500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Dodge RAM 3500 have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1993 Dodge RAM 3500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Dodge RAM 3500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (25% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 5.
Has the 1993 Dodge RAM 3500 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 3500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,010 miles and the middle half falls between 50,010 and 50,010 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.