1993 Dodge RAM 1500

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes, hydraulic3
2. Exterior lighting1
3. Power train1
4. Structure1

Latest complaints

• Apr 2, 2019PA113,000 miFire
  Power 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…

  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

• Jul 20, 2007TX87,006 miCrash2 injuries
  Service 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…

  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

• Jul 28, 1999MD
  Structure › Frame and members

  Frame has crack underneath where the front suspension control arm IS. Dealer rhas been contacted. *ak

• Oct 23, 1996VA
  Service 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

• Sep 30, 1996TX
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

  Switch ring headlight failure, when changing switch from dim to bright there IS complete headlight failure. *ak

• Feb 23, 1996PA
  Service 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

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Steering column separation

  DP03002Opened May 7, 2003Closed Jul 22, 2003
  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.

• Poor brake performance

  PE93054Opened May 27, 1993Closed Dec 29, 1993

  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.

• 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
• 10139596Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
• 1013900968069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~

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