1993 Dodge RAM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%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 6 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Dodge RAM, 11% 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.
“On two occasions vehicle lost control in steering while traveling at 6o MPH and again at 45 MPH which forced vehicle into a ditch. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and informed consumer that problem was caused by steering gear box failure. The second occurrence happened after vehicle had repairs because of first failure.”
NHTSA complaint #892264, filed 2001-07“Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway, and without prior warning steering column became very loose and was hard to steer, dealership was aware of problem. Consumer stated the steering bracket between the steering box and frame broke causing almost total loss of steering, also steering coupler between steering box and column were worn out, consumer stated the problem is not with the steering column, it was the bracket that broke that holds the steering gear box to the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #8003612, filed 2002-02“Bracket supporting frame for the steering box broke while driving. Lost control of vehicle for a while. Had contacted dealer & informed mechanic did not do frame work of that kind. Will not be the first to break nor the last.”
NHTSA complaint #850806, filed 1999-10“Steering box controlling steering system has metal plate which sheared into fragments, resulting in total steering loss immediately. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #821968, filed 1998-03“While consumer was having brakes worked on he noticed that the steering shaft sector was extremely loose, so loose that the bolts were actually falling out.”
NHTSA complaint #811534, filed 1997-04Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 33% |
| 2008 | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 53 | 17% |
| 2000 | 22 | 15% |
| 1999 | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 43 | 7% |
| 1995 | 49 | 8% |
| 1994 | 39 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 22% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge RAM
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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