1993 Dodge RAM: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
111,275 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 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 5 of 31 complaints (16.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 35.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 19.4% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 9.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.2% |
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 | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 2 |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum: 2; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion): 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 29 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 | 11 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 4; 2000: 4; 2001: 6; 2002: 4; 2004: 1; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 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 10069495 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
WHITE PAINT PEELED FROM BODY OF TRUCK. MASTER CYLINDER SEALS FAILED.
Owner-reported narrative. 32,550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069495 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10115697 · 2005-03-23 (March 23, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED. VEHICLE REVVED AT HIGH SPEEDS WHILE IN PARK, OWNER HAD TO THE VEHICLE TOWED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 190,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10115697 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 478159 · 1995-01-05 (January 5, 1995)
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO MOVE WHEN BRAKE IS SET. *TW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478159 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481367 · 1995-03-06 (March 6, 1995)
SPEED SENSOR FAILED 4 TIMES. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481367 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481524 · 1995-03-07 (March 7, 1995)
VEHICLE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, CREATING POSSIBILITY FOR VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SKID UPON TRAVELING ON ROUGH/SLIPPERY ROADS. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481524 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501523 · 1995-11-15 (November 15, 1995)
BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 552041 · 2000-05-02 (May 2, 2000)
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP IN AND OUT OVER DRIVE AND INCREASING THE RPMS. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552041 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565495 · 2002-04-30 (April 30, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT BREAK PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE AND REAR BREAK SHOES HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATES BREAKS ARE FAILING PREMATURELY. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565495 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.