1993 Dodge RAM 3500

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes, hydraulic6
2. Exterior lighting5
3. Steering4
4. Electrical system3
5. Suspension3
6. Equipment1
7. Structure1
8. Wheels1
9. Seats1

Latest complaints

• Jul 17, 2003WI50,010 mi
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  Ignition system failure. The key will turn in the ignition, but wouldn't engage. Per dealership ignition switch needed replacement because it had burned out. Problem still exists. Dealership has done nothing to fix the vehicle. *Ak *cb *jb

• Aug 30, 1999LA
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

  Head light switch had turned red hot & melted center connector. Was replaced at least 5 other times. The last time switch replaced, had to by pass the middle prong. Taking back to dealer to have it checked & repaired again. *ak

• Apr 6, 1999FL
  Wheels

  Problem with wheels cause vibration at certain speeds.

• Feb 1, 1999NC
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum

  Brake drums/shoes failed.

• Apr 29, 1998TX
  Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash

  Wiring harness to the head light switch IS inadequate casing the switch to get too hot and short out resulting in light failures.

• Mar 2, 1998AL
  Seats

  Passenger bucket seat frame breaks at the bracket that holds the seat to the floor (anchor), several times.

• Dec 4, 1997MS
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

  Wiring harness failed.

• Nov 28, 1997TX
  Steering · Structure › Frame and members

  While working on vehicle noticed that the frame and steering bracket cracked. *ak

• Nov 19, 1996IA
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

  The headlight switch has burnt out as a result of the connection to the trailer lights. *ak

• May 17, 1996FL
  Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

  When turning the steering wheel there IS lot of play, causing a loss of control of vehicle. *ak

• Apr 12, 1996PA
  Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

  Steering gear box IS leaking steering fluid, dealer will replace gear box. *ak

• Oct 31, 1995TX
  Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

  Steering gear box broke away from the frame, while driving, replace steering box and new bracket. tt *jb

• Aug 9, 1995AZ
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

  ABS brake system failed, resulting in long stopping distance. tt

• Jul 29, 1995AR
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

  The light switch failed at 23,000 miles it failed at 6,000 mile later only have the head light beam . tt

• Jul 25, 1995DE
  Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum · Suspension › Front

  Rear drum out of round. *ak

• May 22, 1995AZ
  Suspension › Front

  Notice rough vehicle. tt

• Apr 14, 1995FL
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

  ABS brakes intermittently does not perform properly, sometimes inoperative. Please describe each incident(s). tt

• Feb 22, 1995FL
  Suspension › Front

  2ND truck noticed a lot of vibration in vehicle front end while driving 40 mph and up, also replaced front tire to no avail, in for service 9 times. tt

• Feb 10, 1995CA
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

  ABS brakes fails to stop vehicle effectively when applied causing extended stopping/inoperative. Repaired once. Please describe details.

• Jan 4, 1995CA
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

  Headlight switch has gone out three times. tt

Defect investigations

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

• 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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