MYRModel Year Report

1993 Dodge RAM

▲ Better than typical
1993 Dodge RAM
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:32:09.589Z

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
56
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1993: 56 complaints 1993 56 1994: 481 complaints 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1998 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 147 complaints 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1993: 56 complaints 1993 56 1994: 481 complaints 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1996 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1998 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 147 complaints 2000 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2004 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1993: 56 complaints 1993 56 1994: 481 complaints 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1996 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1998 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 147 complaints 2000 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2004 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints

1993: 56 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19831
19842
198510
198618
198718
198822
198928
199023
199152
199263
199356
1994481
1995612
1996625
1997398
1998483
1999366
2000147
2001318
2002116
200353
200458
200540
200625
200717
200825
20099
201027
20110

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

27% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

21% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Transmission inadequate for towing a trailer, causing over use of brakes.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-14

Structure

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.

Steering

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and shaft sector.

Vehicle speed control

7% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-04-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-08-31 Roll-over/vent valve leak
  2. R
    1994-06-10Fuel system, gasoline93E034001 Bosch distributor-type fuel pumps have a manufacturing defect that can cause the ball pin, which is part of the pump's control lever assembly, to break causing the link between the control sleeve…

    Remedy: The fuel pumps will be inspected, and if necessary, repaired or replaced.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Dodge RAM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93E034001 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Dodge RAM reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Dodge RAM is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge RAM?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge RAM 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.