1993 DODGE RAM 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500
The 1993 DODGE RAM 1500 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
FRAME HAS CRACK UNDERNEATH WHERE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM IS. DEALER RHAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
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
SWITCH RING HEADLIGHT FAILURE, WHEN CHANGING SWITCH FROM DIM TO BRIGHT THERE IS COMPLETE HEADLIGHT FAILURE. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 DODGE RAM 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM 1500
- 1991 DODGE RAM 1500 — 8 complaints
- 1992 DODGE RAM 1500 — 0 complaints
- 1993 DODGE RAM 1500 (current)
- 1994 DODGE RAM 1500 — 148 complaints
- 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 — 273 complaints
- 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 — 407 complaints
- 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 — 468 complaints
- 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 — 645 complaints
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