1993 Dodge RAM Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Dodge RAM, 7% of the 54 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 65 MPH heard loud noise coming from vehicle and pulled over. Noticed there was a leak in the radiator which was caused by the blade shifting forward and hitting the water pump, and breaking other parts off from the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #833274, filed 1999-01“Whenever the brakes are applied to slow down or to stop for a light or stop sign, the vehicle would stall . The lights would come on & would need to stand on the brakes to get vehicle to stop. Would have no other warning.”
NHTSA complaint #851276, filed 1999-10“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“The anti-lock brake warning lights stay on. Taken to shop on (4) occasions and light still remains on. This usually happens when the vehcile reaches the speed of (65) MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #801646, filed 1996-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 15 | 38% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 15% |
| 2002 | 14 | 12% |
| 2001 | 29 | 9% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 37 | 10% |
| 1998 | 38 | 8% |
| 1997 | 30 | 8% |
| 1996 | 57 | 9% |
| 1995 | 51 | 8% |
| 1994 | 28 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 13% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 18% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge RAM
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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