1993 Dodge RAM
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 Dodge RAM. Newest first.
Bosch distributor-type fuel pumps have a manufacturing defect that can cause the ball pin, which IS part of the pump's control lever assembly, to break causing the link between the control sleeve and the control lever to become inoperative.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When the link between the control lever and the controlsleeve breaks, the speed control no longer responds to movement of theaccelerator pedal, resulting in loss of speed control and a possible accident.
Remedy
The fuel pumps will be inspected, and if necessary, repaired or replaced.
Owner complaints
54 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
While driving 45 mph the fuel injection pump failed. Vehicle revved at high speeds while in park, owner had to the vehicle towed. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Unknown or other
White paint peeled from body of truck. Master cylinder seals failed.
- Visibility › Windshield
Paint delamination potentially leading to unstable windshield. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving vehicle caught on fire underneath dash. Also, fuse melted. *ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway, and without prior warning steering column became very loose and was hard to steer, dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer stated the steering bracket between the steering box and frame broke causing almost total loss of steering, also steering…
Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway, and without prior warning steering column became very loose and was hard to steer, dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer stated the steering bracket between the steering box and frame broke causing almost total loss of steering, also steering coupler between steering box and column were worn out, consumer stated the problem IS not with the steering column, it was the bracket that broke that holds the steering gear box to the frame.*slc
- Power train
I believe this van has many more miles than stated on the speedometer, or it could have been in an accident. it IS falling apart, and a vehicle with only 61211 miles, shouldn't be in such bad mechanical condition. . Can you help?*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Vehicle was parked in front of my home. selector was in park. within 10-15 sec the truck traveled backward and after 30 ft. impacted a parked car. service report indicated shift lever at transmission was loose and improperly attached.*ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
On two occasions vehicle lost control in steering while traveling at 6O mph and again at 45 mph which forced vehicle into a ditch. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and informed consumer that problem was caused by steering gear box failure. *Ak the second occurrence happened after vehicle had repairs because of first failure. *slc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Service brakes, air › Antilock
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
While going to my husbands grandmothers funeral we heard an odd noise-like something might be lose -my husband pulled over and got under vehicle to check it out-found nothing-thought perhaps it was the transmission or exhaust leak .we pulled into the first camping spot and left vehicle-tried to…
While going to my husbands grandmothers funeral we heard an odd noise-like something might be lose -my husband pulled over and got under vehicle to check it out-found nothing-thought perhaps it was the transmission or exhaust leak .we pulled into the first camping spot and left vehicle-tried to drive home 2 days later-we got about 10 miles and there was a huge bang in truck-engine failed and truck tires completely locked-vehicle stopped immediately and the weight of such a sudden stop (we had a camper on) pulled the rear-end out.luckily my husband had the prescence of mind to push in the clutch and roll to the road side-had he not or if someone had been behind us in the canyon it would of been very bad. After talking to two independentt driveline places I was told that thids IS an extremelly common problem that IS often fixed several times with one vehicle. All (not an exxageration) the people that we have talked to with the same model year have had problems-most replacing or having transmissionfixed before it blew because they knew that it would-one even replaced his at 70,000 -- I called a chrysler dealer in my area and was told that the transmission should last the life of the vehicle.i called chrysler and was told of the extended warranty but that it only extended to 7 years and I was 1 year over so too bad for me. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Cruise control had been engaged for about 35 miles. Upon disengaging cruise, the speed of the vehicle would not slow down below 60mph without severe braking. brakes and transmission became extremely hot as result. I later learned that the idle adgustment screw had lost its lock nut and the screw…
Cruise control had been engaged for about 35 miles. Upon disengaging cruise, the speed of the vehicle would not slow down below 60mph without severe braking. brakes and transmission became extremely hot as result. I later learned that the idle adgustment screw had lost its lock nut and the screw vibrated inward, causing the idle speed to stay at 60 mph while the tranmission was in gear. when I brought the vehicle to a complete stop, I was afraid to re-engage the transmission in gear for fear of severe damage to the transmission and personal injury to me, my wife, or possibly both.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Igniton switch and possible wiring keeps failing. Consumer had replaced igniton and part of wiring 4 times, but defect keeps reoccurring. *ak the problelm IS still going on but no solution has been found. *yh
- Vehicle speed control
Throttle position sensor failed causing the transmission to slip in and out over drive and increasing the rpms. Yh
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Headlight switch overheated, causing smoke to fill the cab. Was able to disconnect the switch before a possible fire commenced. Dealer notified,and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. Parts/ labor would be at consumer's cost. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The getrag transmission IS defective and has been since 1988 thru 1993 IS widely known as being defective in most transmission shops c hrysler IS or should be well aware of this problem, and they will not pay for this, I need a new transmission and this will cost me $ 3000 installed. Chrysler…
The getrag transmission IS defective and has been since 1988 thru 1993 IS widely known as being defective in most transmission shops c hrysler IS or should be well aware of this problem, and they will not pay for this, I need a new transmission and this will cost me $ 3000 installed. Chrysler has developed a new trans. The NV 4500 to replace the present getrag trans. Im sure there are many more owners who have this problem. Letters to chrysler are written off leaving the owner with the cost of repair. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Whenever the brakes are applied to slow down or to stop for a light or stop sign, the vehicle would stall . The lights would come on & would need to stand on the brakes to get vehicle to stop. Would have no other warning. *Ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Bracket supporting frame for the steering box broke while driving. Lost control of vehicle for a while. Had contacted dealer & informed mechanic did not do frame work of that kind. Will not be the first to break nor the last. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Within less then 56,000 mile of wear transmission had been replaced and now needs major repairs again. On replacement mfr. Split the cost with consumer, and now waiting on the resource on this problem. Consumer believed this IS a mfr. Defect transmission and need nhtsa help in this matter. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Floor pan that holds seat has 5 different rips in it . If truck where in wreck , with no one in seat ,seat would be pulled up from floor
- Electrical system › Wiring · Power train · Power train › Clutch assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Wiring relay harness/switch failed causing overheating, burning and smoke, repaired several times due to failure. Mjs
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
While driving the fuel sending unit failed. the dealer has replaced the fuel sending unit three times prior to this incident. *ak chrysler has agreed to pay for parts, but will not cover labor. I have taken no action pending resolution of the labor issue. *yd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes partially to the floor and the ABS light comes on, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While driving at 65 mph heard loud noise coming from vehicle and pulled over. Noticed there was a leak in the radiator which was caused by the blade shifting forward and hitting the water pump, and breaking other parts off from the engine. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Caliper pistons defective resulting in lock up and damage to pads.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
- Roll-over/vent valve leak
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 628237Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube, or mechanical knocking.
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 52529Timing chain noise.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 39533Steering column coupler service.
- 39531Improved fuel pump.
- 37979Emission recall-vehicle emission recall information labels installed on the listed vehicles identify an incorrect spark plug for this application. Us environmental protection agency and state of california regulations require that the manufacturer list the spark plug on the veci label. To correct this condition, new veci labels are being mailed directly to owners.
- 37863Oil leak diagnosis of the rear main bearing area.
- 37858Pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay.
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