DODGE DODGE TRUCK · model year

1993 DODGE DODGE TRUCK

7 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 1993DODGEDODGE TRUCK carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1993 DODGE TRUCK is structure:frame and members with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (1) and steering:hydraulic power assist system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 1993 DODGE TRUCK, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

7
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

7 filings

Crashes Reported

3 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM1
SEAT BELTS1

Recent Complaints

19990921SEAT BELTS

POOR DESIGN OF SEAT FAILED DUE TO LIMITED HINGE / FASTENER. ONE BROKE CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURED. *YC

19990203SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED CAUSING ABS LAMP TO ILLUMINATE.

19970325POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED TWICE.

19960705CrashSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, GOING AROUND CURVE, SUDDENLY HEARD SNAPPING SOUND, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HAD NO STEERING, HIT MAILBOXES, OFF EMBANKMENT INTO DITCH. *AK THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN ACCIDENT, DRAG LINK FAILED. *SLC

19960705CrashSTEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, GOING AROUND CURVE, SUDDENLY HEARD SNAPPING SOUND, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HAD NO STEERING, HIT MAILBOXES, OFF EMBANKMENT INTO DITCH. *AK THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN ACCIDENT, DRAG LINK FAILED. *SLC

19960229CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

19960125STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

A-FRAME ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE SET APPROX. 1.25 INCHES OFF, CAUSING TIRE TO RUB AGAINST FENDER. *SD

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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 1993 DODGE DODGE TRUCK have?
The 1993 DODGE DODGE TRUCK has 7 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 DODGE DODGE TRUCK?
The most-complained component for the 1993 DODGE DODGE TRUCK is STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Is the 1993 DODGE DODGE TRUCK safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.