1993 Dodge Ram 2500 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 1993 Dodge Ram 2500 is among the quieter years of the Ram 2500 on NHTSA's books: 55 complaints (85% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
Brakes leads the complaint categories with 21 reports (38% of the total).
55
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
2
Investigations
5
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
8
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1993 compare to other Ram 2500 years?
What are the most common 1993 Dodge Ram 2500 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 21 | 38% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 7 | 13% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 6 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 4 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% | — flat |
| Body & Structure | 4 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 2 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — flat |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 2% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“EMERGENCY BRAKES: PARKED VEHICLE ON DOWNHILL, LEFT ENGINE RUNNING, PUT EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, HEARD A CLICK AND VEHICLE WAS ROLLING DOWNHILL, RETAINER CLIP ALLOWED CABLE TO COME OUT OF ARM. CLIP DID NOT BREAK, JUST CAME OUT. *AK”
“CONSUMER HAS 3 1993 D250 VEHICLES AND 1 1993 D350 VEHICLE. ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AT EVERY 60,000 MILES THE SLIP JOINT IN THE STEERING COLUMN WEARS OUT, CAUSING MORE SLACK IN THE STEERING SYSTEM WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE ALL THE VIN# AND MILEAGE. *AK”
“GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN 1993 DODGE RAM 250 PU HAS BROKEN OF FOR THE SECOND TIME. VEHICLE HAS 135644 AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. WHY IS IT BREAKING OFF. NEVER HAD THIS BREAK IN A VEHICLE BEFORE. I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.*AK”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE RAM 250. THE VEHICLE HAS B.F. GOODRICH TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE EXPLODED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. SHE SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE…”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE RAM 250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE STARTS IN FULL THROTTLE. THIS FAILURE IS SIMILAR TO THE ONE NOTED IN RECALL # 93E034001 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE HIS VIN NUMBER…”
1993 Dodge Ram 2500 — common questions
Is the 1993 Dodge Ram 2500 reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 55 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Ram 2500 year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 1993 Ram 2500 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (21 complaints), steering (7 complaints), transmission (6 complaints).
Does the 1993 Dodge Ram 2500 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Dodge Ram 2500.
Is the 1993 Dodge Ram 2500 under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Dodge Ram 2500 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ram 2500 years to avoid are 2006, 2003, 2004, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009. The cleanest record among Ram 2500 years belongs to 1991.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.