1993 Dodge RAM

▲ Better than typical
1993 Dodge RAM
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:46:40.662Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 51 complaints 1992: 58 complaints 1993: 54 complaints 1993 1994: 469 complaints 1994 1995: 611 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 2011
1993: 54 complaints
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YearComplaints
19812
19831
19842
198510
198618
198718
198822
198928
199023
199151
199258
199354
1994469
1995611
1996625
1997398
1998483
1999366
2000147
2001318
2002116
200353
200458
200540
200625
200717
200825
20099
201027
20110

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT, APPLIED BRAKE UPON COMING TO A STOP SIGN, BRAKE DID NOT RESPOND, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19951129

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19930422 — PE (closed 19930831)

ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAK

R 19940610 — fuel system, gasoline

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 AND

Remedy: THE FUEL PUMPS WILL BE INSPECTED, AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

Campaign 93E034001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Dodge RAM — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93E034001 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 1991 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1995 ■ 1998

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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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge RAM have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.