Total Complaints
7 filings
DODGE RAM 1500 · model year
1993 DODGE RAM 1500
7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993DODGERAM 1500 carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 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 RAM 1500 is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum with 2 filings, followed by exterior lighting:headlights:switch (1) and service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (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 1 investigation file overlapping the 1993 RAM 1500. 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
1
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20190402FirePOWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND INCREASED TO 70 MPH. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE AND THE ENGINE REVVED. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. .*BF THE CONSUMER WISHES TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT. *TR
Mileage: 113,000
20070720CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE D150. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE FAILURE CAUSED HIM TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED A CONCUSSION, BODY CONTUSIONS, AND STRAINED MUSCLES. HE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS TOWED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. NO MILEAGE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRUCK SKIDDED SEVERAL FEET AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES AND THE MOTOR SOUNDED AS IF IT WERE RACING. THE CONSUMER FURTHER STATED THERE WAS SUDDEN ACCELERATION BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED A RELEASE FORM, A COPY OF RECALL NOTICE, INSURANCE INFORMATION, AND PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/05/07 *TR
Mileage: 87,006
19990728STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FRAME HAS CRACK UNDERNEATH WHERE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IS. DEALER RHAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
19961023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN IT RAINS THE ABS LIGHT COMES AND DRIVER GETS A REAL ROUGH STOPPING, LIIKE THE BRAKE ARE GRABBING, EXPERIENCED PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE IN 1993. *AK
19960930EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
SWITCH RING HEADLIGHT FAILURE, WHEN CHANGING SWITCH FROM DIM TO BRIGHT THERE IS COMPLETE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. *AK
19960223SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
W/REAR ABS BRAKES; ONCE APPLIED W/SOME PRESSURE, REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP ON WET AND TWICE ON DRY ROAD SURFACE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
19960223SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
W/REAR ABS BRAKES; ONCE APPLIED W/SOME PRESSURE, REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP ON WET AND TWICE ON DRY ROAD SURFACE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500 have?▼
The 1993 DODGE RAM 1500 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Is the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500 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.
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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.
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