1993 Dodge RAM 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1993 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500.

Most common 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 39 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	16
Steering	7
Power Train	6
Electrical System	4
Structure	4
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Parking Brake	3
Seats	2
Service Brakes, Air	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2

What owners report

2007-10-22, Visibility
10/19/2007 IN WASHINGTON DRIVING DOWN I 5 IN RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP MOVING . ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ROADWAY MOVED OFF TO SIDE AND WAITED FOR RAIN TO LET UP. PROCEEDED HOME AND REMOVED WIPER MOTOR TO FIND NYLON BUSHING CONNECTING MOTOR AND WIPER BLADE CRANK ARM HAD DISINTEGRATED ALLOWING THE CRANK TO FALL OFF. *JB

2007-07-02, Latches/Locks/Linkages
DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY/SECURELY. TRUCK DOOR DOES NOT SECURE PROPERLY AND CAN COME OPEN DURING DRIVING. PERMANENT REPAIR BEING SOUGHT BY CONSUMER. *TR

2007-06-27, Tires
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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE STATE OF LOUISIANA POLICE REPORT # IS 4187538. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 85,000. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED A PICTURE OF THE VEHICLE DEFECT. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE FENDER CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/05/07 *TR

2007-05-17, Vehicle Speed Control
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 WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS ISSUED A REFERENCE NUMBER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 129,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO TRAVEL AT FULL THROTTLE.

2004-12-17, Power Train
WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN 2-WHEEL DRIVE, THE TRANSFER CASE LEVER STARTED VIBRATING, HEARD A SNAP, THEN THIS AWFUL GRINDING NOISE AND SHAKING OF VEHICLE. PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY ONTO SHOULDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. CRAWLED UNDERNEATH THE PICKUP AND SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF BELL HOUSING AND SMELLED CLUTCH MATERIAL. TRANSMISSION WAS ALSO EXTREMELY HOT ! WAS TOWED HOME. DRAINED OIL FROM TRANSMISSION. VERY BLACK AND SMELLED BURNT. PULLED SIDE COVERS OFF TRANSMISSION AND NOTED THAT INPUT SHAFT GEAR AND THE GEAR BELOW IT WERE VERY BADLY DAMAGED. PULLED TRANSMISSION AND FOUND THAT THE INPUT SHAFT BEARING WAS DESTROYED. FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 74,717 MILES. 11/01/99. REPLACED WITH A REMAN

1993 Dodge RAM 2500 questions

Does the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge RAM 2500?

Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16), Steering (7), Power Train (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Dodge RAM 2500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.