MYRModel Year Report

1993 Dodge RAM 2500

▲ Better than typical
1993 Dodge RAM 2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:47.720Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
39
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 16 complaints 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1993 39 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 267 complaints 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 362 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2012: 283 complaints 2012
1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1993 39 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2007: 362 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2011 2012: 283 complaints
1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 39 complaints 1993 39 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1996 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 313 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2002 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2004 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 362 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2008 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2010 2011: 298 complaints 2011 2012: 283 complaints 2012

1993: 39 complaints

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YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001469
2002155
2003661
2004581
2005422
2006668
2007362
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011298
2012283

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

46% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

18% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and steering wheel/handle bar.

Power train

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Gear shift lever in 1993 Dodge Ram 250 pu has broken of for the second time. Vehicle has 135644 and has been well maintained. Why is it breaking off. Never had this break in a vehicle before. I am unable to drive the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-07

Vehicle speed control

10% · 4 reports

Structure

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 1993 Dodge Ram 250. The vehicle has b.f. Goodrich tires. While driving 45 MPH, the passenger side rear tire exploded and caused the driver side rear tire to detach from the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-27

Also filed under Tires

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-05-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-12-29 Poor brake performance
  2. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Dodge RAM 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.