1993 Dodge RAM VAN

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1993 Dodge RAM VAN
RENDERED 2026-11-01T18:22:41.795Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 3 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1998: 22 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 33 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 3 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 22 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 3 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 22 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 33 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003

1993: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19911
19922
19933
19946
199514
199618
199716
199822
199947
200029
200133
200214
200316

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Parking brake

1 of 3 total reports mentions: parking brake, most commonly citing conventional.

CRASHINJURY
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Car was in park with em. Brake on, parked on an incline. Driver left car running for approx. 4 mins. When she returned, she decided not to leave again, so reached in and turned key to shut of ignition. Van rolled backwards down hill. Emer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-23

Equipment

1 of 3 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing electrical.

CRASH
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Every year since oct. 2000 (Bought the van in March 2000) when we use the ac the check guages light comes on, the oil pressure drops and the engine makes a tapping noise. In oct.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1993-07-20Service brakes, hydraulic93V082000 Some of the ABS equipped vehicles were built with an undersized brake return check valve. In incidents where hard brake pedal effort is applied on low friction road surfaces, like rain covered…

    Remedy: Replace the return check valve with the correct valve.

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Dodge RAM VAN — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V082000 · Service brakes, hydraulic

FAQ

Is the 1993 Dodge RAM VAN 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 VAN?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge RAM VAN have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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