1993 Dodge RAM Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 30%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,550miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Dodge RAM, 30% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,550 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer states the front break pads had to be replaced twice and rear break shoes had to be replaced. Consumer states breaks are failing prematurely.”
NHTSA complaint #565495, filed 2002-04“Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes partially to the floor and the ABS light comes on, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #825585, filed 1998-07“Engine has no power, no turbo function, emits excessive black smoke, new fuel injectors and a new turbo unit have been installed but the problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #513979, filed 1997-01“While driving on wet pavement, applied brake upon coming to a stop sign, brake did not respond, resulting in an accident. Tt consumer sustained injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #975701, filed 1995-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2005 | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 13 | 11% |
| 2001 | 34 | 11% |
| 2000 | 24 | 16% |
| 1999 | 82 | 22% |
| 1998 | 113 | 23% |
| 1997 | 80 | 20% |
| 1996 | 173 | 28% |
| 1995 | 150 | 25% |
| 1994 | 91 | 19% |
| 1993 | 16 | 30% |
| 1992 | 8 | 14% |
| 1991 | 10 | 20% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge RAM
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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