1993 Dodge Ram 3500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 Dodge Ram 3500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
SEATS
1
Total complaints26

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 2003-03-01

“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”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH · reported 1998-11-23

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

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1997-11-24

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

STEERING · reported 1997-11-24

“Head light switch failed.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH · reported 1997-09-19

“Wiring harness failed.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 1997-09-19

“Problem with wheels cause vibration at certain speeds.”

WHEELS · reported 1997-01-01

“Brake drums/shoes failed.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM · reported 1996-11-13

Defect investigations

Investigation PE93054 Opened 1993-05-27 · closed 1993-12-29

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Dodge Ram 3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.