1993 Dodge RAM Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 17%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 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Dodge RAM, 17% of the 54 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 going to my husbands grandmothers funeral we heard an odd noise-like something might be lose -my husband pulled over and got under vehicle to check it out-found nothing-thought perhaps it was the transmission or exhaust leak .we pulled into the first camping spot and left vehicle-tried to drive home 2 days later-we got about 10 miles and there was a huge bang in truck-engine failed and truck tires completely locked-vehicle stopped immediately and the weight of such a sudden stop (we had a camper on) pulled the rear-end out.luckily my husband had the prescence of mind to push in the…”
NHTSA complaint #746112, filed 2001-05“Within less then 56,000 mile of wear transmission had been replaced and now needs major repairs again. On replacement mfr. Split the cost with consumer, and now waiting on the resource on this problem. Consumer believed this is a mfr. Defect transmission and need NHTSA help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #843253, filed 1999-07“Vehicle was parked in front of my home. Selector was in park. Within 10-15 sec the truck traveled backward and after 30 ft. Impacted a parked car. Service report indicated shift lever at transmission was loose and improperly attached.”
NHTSA complaint #750098, filed 2001-08“I believe this van has many more miles than stated on the speedometer, or it could have been in an accident. It is falling apart, and a vehicle with only 61211 miles, shouldn't be in such bad mechanical condition. . Can you help?”
NHTSA complaint #750239, filed 2001-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 26% |
| 2009 | 2 | 22% |
| 2008 | 4 | 16% |
| 2007 | 4 | 24% |
| 2005 | 11 | 28% |
| 2004 | 8 | 14% |
| 2003 | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 | 50 | 16% |
| 2000 | 21 | 14% |
| 1999 | 53 | 14% |
| 1998 | 80 | 17% |
| 1997 | 71 | 18% |
| 1996 | 135 | 22% |
| 1995 | 91 | 15% |
| 1994 | 68 | 14% |
| 1993 | 9 | 17% |
| 1992 | 8 | 14% |
| 1991 | 6 | 12% |
| 1990 | 3 | 13% |
| 1989 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge RAM
16 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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