MYRModel Year Report

1993 Dodge RAM 3500

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1993 Dodge RAM 3500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:36:27.815Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2012: 365 complaints 2012
1993: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19914
199210
199320
199470
1995108
1996124
1997125
1998105
1999104
200058
2001130
200244
2003286
2004214
2005196
2006257
2007210
2008173
2009105
2010150
2011225
2012365

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

6 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

5 of 20 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing switch.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950104

STEERING

4 of 20 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and steering wheel/handle bar.

SUSPENSION

3 of 20 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

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2ND TRUCK NOTICED A LOT OF VIBRATION IN VEHICLE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND UP, ALSO REPLACED FRONT TIRE TO NO AVAIL, IN FOR SERVICE 9 TIMES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950222

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

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IGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE. THE KEY WILL TURN IN THE IGNITION, BUT WOULDN'T ENGAGE. PER DEALERSHIP IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE IT HAD BURNED OUT. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALERSHIP HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE VEHICLE. *AK *CB *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030717

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19930527 — PE (closed 19931229)

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Dodge RAM 3500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge RAM 3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge RAM 3500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.