1993 DODGE RAM 3500
0 recalls, 26 complaints - 6 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
26 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 17, 2003
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: Nov 23, 1998
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
WHEELS
Apr 6, 1999
DEFECTIVE WHEELS CAUSE VEHICLE TO RIDE ROUGH, TIRES HAVE BEEN BALANCED SEVERAL TIMES AND REPLACED, PROBLEM CONTINUES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Feb 1, 1999
Incident date: Nov 13, 1996
BRAKE DRUMS/SHOES FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 29, 1998
WIRING HARNESS TO THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH IS INADEQUATE CASING THE SWITCH TO GET TOO HOT AND SHORT OUT RESULTING IN LIGHT FAILURES.
SEATS
Mar 2, 1998
Incident date: Jan 10, 1994
PASSENGER BUCKET SEAT FRAME BREAKS AT THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR (ANCHOR), SEVERAL TIMES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Sep 19, 1997
WIRING HARNESS FAILED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Sep 19, 1997
HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.
STEERING
Nov 28, 1997
Incident date: Nov 24, 1997
WHILE WORKING ON VEHICLE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME AND STEERING BRACKET CRACKED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 28, 1997
Incident date: Nov 24, 1997
WHILE WORKING ON VEHICLE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME AND STEERING BRACKET CRACKED. *AK
WHEELS
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
PROBLEM WITH WHEELS CAUSE VIBRATION AT CERTAIN SPEEDS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Nov 19, 1996
Incident date: Nov 11, 1996
THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS BURNT OUT AS A RESULT OF THE CONNECTION TO THE TRAILER LIGHTS. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 17, 1996
Incident date: May 16, 1996
WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS LOT OF PLAY, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Apr 12, 1996
Incident date: Mar 28, 1996
STEERING GEAR BOX IS LEAKING STEERING FLUID, DEALER WILL REPLACE GEAR BOX. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Oct 31, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
STEERING GEAR BOX BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME, WHILE DRIVING, REPLACE STEERING BOX AND NEW BRACKET. TT *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 9, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1992
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jul 29, 1995
THE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED AT 23,000 MILES IT FAILED AT 6,000 MILE LATER ONLY HAVE THE HEAD LIGHT BEAM . TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
FRONT END VIBRATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Jul 25, 1995
REAR DRUM OUT OF ROUND. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Jul 25, 1995
BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE OUT OF ROUND. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
RADIO AND SPEAKER DON'T WORK . TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 22, 1995
NOTICE ROUGH VEHICLE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 14, 1995
Incident date: Apr 14, 1995
ABS BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, SOMETIMES INOPERATIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE EACH INCIDENT(S). TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Feb 22, 1995
Incident date: Sep 14, 1993
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 10, 1995
Incident date: Feb 9, 1995
ABS BRAKES FAILS TO STOP VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY WHEN APPLIED CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING/INOPERATIVE. REPAIRED ONCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jan 4, 1995
Incident date: Jan 3, 1995
HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 DODGE RAM 3500
6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part 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
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part 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
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 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
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 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
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 3500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08059
Opened: Oct 7, 2008 , Closed: Apr 17, 2009
TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION
ODI HAS CLOSED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS, OTHER FIELD DATA AND TECHNICAL DATA SUBMITTED BY CHRYSLER TO THE AGENCY.CHRYSLER REPORTS THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS HARD WIRED INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) AND THE CLUSTER DECIDES WHICH DIRECTION HAS BEEN SELECTED BASED... Read more
PE02049
Opened: Jun 3, 2002 , Closed: Oct 1, 2002
TIRE VALVE
DODGE RAM 3500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 3500 across all model years (1994, 2012).
96
Total Recalls
3,830
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
241
Reported Crashes
159
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths
DODGE RAM 3500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 504 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 297 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 130 | View |
| 2008 | 11 | 221 | View |
| 2007 | 14 | 286 | View |
| 2006 | 11 | 349 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 240 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 276 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 330 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 59 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 168 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 77 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 146 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 134 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 153 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 182 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 132 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 102 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 0 | 26 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 5 | View |