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#BS-1993-DODRAM-64EF

1993 Dodge Ram

Based on reports from 66 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
66
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
15
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 66 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

6 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 33K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip6 (9%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (6%)
Structure:frame And Members4 (6%)
Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)4 (6%)
Speed Control3 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum3 (5%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar2 (3%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch2 (3%)

1993 Dodge Ram: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Ram, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 32,550 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 33K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Ram, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Ram, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) Issues

Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Ram, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1993 Dodge Ram. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

93E034001Jun 1994

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 66 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1993 Dodge Ram: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Dodge Ram?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Dodge Ram is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Dodge Ram reliable?
The 1993 Dodge Ram has 66 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 Dodge Ram problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1993 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
Yes, the 1993 Dodge Ram has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Ram problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 32,550 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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