1993 Dodge RAM 3500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
50,010 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 25.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Suspension:Front | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 2 |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Suspension:Front: 3; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch: 2; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion): 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
1995: 9; 1996: 2; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10029505 · 2003-08-07 (August 7, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 50,010 miles reported. Look up ODI 10029505 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958221 · 1995-01-04 (January 4, 1995)
HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958221 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959887 · 1995-02-10 (February 10, 1995)
ABS BRAKES FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY WHEN APPLIED CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING/INOPERATIVE. REPAIRED ONCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959887 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 960374 · 1995-02-22 (February 22, 1995)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 960374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963802 · 1995-04-14 (April 14, 1995)
ABS BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, SOMETIMES INOPERATIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE EACH INCIDENT(S). TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965622 · 1995-05-22 (May 22, 1995)
NOTICE ROUGH VEHICLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969375 · 1995-07-25 (July 25, 1995)
FRONT END VIBRATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969375 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969619 · 1995-07-29 (July 29, 1995)
THE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED AT 23,000 MILES IT FAILED AT 6,000 MILE LATER ONLY HAVE THE HEAD LIGHT BEAM . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969619 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.