We found the following complaints for DODGE RAM (1993)
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Electrical short causing windshield wiper delay switch to fail/instrument panel lights to fail when headlights are on.
Igniton switch and possible wiring keeps failing. Consumer had replaced igniton and part of wiring 4 times, but defect keeps reoccurring. The problelm is still going on but no solution has been found.
Wiring relay harness/switch failed causing overheating, burning and smoke, repaired several times due to failure. Mjs
While driving vehicle caught onfire underneath dash. Also,fuse melted.
While driving at 65 mph heard loud noise coming from vehicle and pulled over. Noticed there was a leak in the radiator which was caused by the blade shifting forward and hitting the water pump, and breaking other parts off from the engine.
Engine has no power, no turbo function, emits excessive black smoke, new fuel injectors and a new turbo unit have been installed but the problem has not been corrected.
Whenever the brakes are applied to slow down or to stop for a light or stop sign, the vehicle would stall . The lights would come on & would need to stand on the brakes to get vehicle to stop. Would have no other warning.
The anti-lock brake warning lights stay on. Taken to shop on (4) occasions and light still remains on. This usually happens when the vehcile reaches the speed of (65) mph.
Headlight switch overheated, causing smoke to fill the cab. Was able to disconnect the switch before a possible fire commenced. Dealer notified,and informed consumer thatvehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. Parts/ laborwould be at consumer's cost.
When traveling the headlight switch burned out, causing loss of headlights,resulting in poor visibility. Consumer has replaced two light switches. Alsowhen problem occurs the fuse doed not blow out
While going to my husbands grandmothers funeral we heard an odd noise-like something might be lose -my husband pulled over and got under vehicle to check it out-found nothing-thought perhaps it was the transmission or exhaust leak .we pulled into the first camping spot and left vehicle-tried to drive home 2 days later-we got about 10 miles and there was a huge bang in truck-engine failed and truck tires completely locked-vehicle stopped immediately and the weight of such a sudden stop (we had a camper on) pulled the rear-end out.luckily my husband had the prescence of mind to push in the clutch and roll to the road side-had he not or if someone had been behind us in the canyon it would of been very bad. After talking to two independentt driveline places i was told that thids is an extremelly common problem that is often fixed several times with one vehicle. All (not an exxageration) the people that we have talked to with the same model year have had problems-most replacing or having transmissionfixed before it blew because they knew that it would-one even replaced his at 70,000 -- i called a chrysler dealer in my area and was told that the transmission should last the life of the vehicle.i called chrysler and was told of the extended warranty but that it only extended to 7 years and i was 1 year over so too bad for me.
While driving 45 mph the fuel injection pump failed. Vehiclerevved at high speeds while in park, owner had to the vehicle towed.
While driving thefuel sending unit failed.the dealer has replaced the fuel sending unitthree times prior to this incident. Chrysler has agreed to pay for parts, but will not cover labor.i have taken no action pending resolution of the labor issue.*yd
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While driving the hood unlatches and interferes with driver's visibilty which could cause acollision.please give any further details.
Emergency brake failure, allowing vehicle to move when brake is set. *tw
I believe this van has many more miles than stated on the speedometer, or it could have been in an accident.it is falling apart, and a vehicle with only 61211 miles, shouldn't be in such bad mechanical condition. . can you help?
Clutch and transmission failed.mjs
While going to my husbands grandmothers funeral we heard an odd noise-like something might be lose -my husband pulled over and got under vehicle to check it out-found nothing-thought perhaps it was the transmission or exhaust leak .we pulled into the first camping spot and left vehicle-tried to drive home 2 days later-we got about 10 miles and there was a huge bang in truck-engine failed and truck tires completely locked-vehicle stopped immediately and the weight of such a sudden stop (we had a camper on) pulled the rear-end out.luckily my husband had the prescence of mind to push in the clutch and roll to the road side-had he not or if someone had been behind us in the canyon it would of been very bad. After talking to two independentt driveline places i was told that thids is an extremelly common problem that is often fixed several times with one vehicle. All (not an exxageration) the people that we have talked to with the same model year have had problems-most replacing or having transmissionfixed before it blew because they knew that it would-one even replaced his at 70,000 -- i called a chrysler dealer in my area and was told that the transmission should last the life of the vehicle.i called chrysler and was told of the extended warranty but that it only extended to 7 years and i was 1 year over so too bad for me.
Vehicles transmission failed 2 times making car completely inoperative.tt
The getrag transmission is defective and has been since 1988 thru 1993 is widely known as being defective in most transmissionshops c hrysler is or should be well aware ofthisproblem, and they will not pay for this, i need a new transmission and this will cost me $ 3000 installed. Chrysler has developed a new trans. The nv 4500 to replace the present getrag trans. Im sure there are many more owners who have this problem. Letters to chrysler are written off leaving the owner with the cost of repair.
Within less then 56,000 mile of weartransmission had been replaced and now needs major repairs again. On replacement mfr. Split the cost with consumer, and now waiting on the resource on this problem. Consumer believed this is a mfr. Defect transmission and need nhtsa help in this matter.
Vehicle was parked in front of my home.selector was in park.within 10-15 sec the truck traveled backward and after 30 ft.impacted a parked car.service report indicated shift lever at transmission was loose and improperly attached.
Vehicle was parked in front of my home.selector was in park.within 10-15 sec the truck traveled backward and after 30 ft.impacted a parked car.service report indicated shift lever at transmission was loose and improperly attached.
Torque converter failed.
Clutch and transmission failed.mjs
Vehicle not equipped with limited slip differential,creating possibility for vehicle to go into a skid upon traveling on rough/slippery roads.*aw
While going to my husbands grandmothers funeral we heard an odd noise-like something might be lose -my husband pulled over and got under vehicle to check it out-found nothing-thought perhaps it was the transmission or exhaust leak .we pulled into the first camping spot and left vehicle-tried to drive home 2 days later-we got about 10 miles and there was a huge bang in truck-engine failed and truck tires completely locked-vehicle stopped immediately and the weight of such a sudden stop (we had a camper on) pulled the rear-end out.luckily my husband had the prescence of mind to push in the clutch and roll to the road side-had he not or if someone had been behind us in the canyon it would of been very bad. After talking to two independentt driveline places i was told that thids is an extremelly common problem that is often fixed several times with one vehicle. All (not an exxageration) the people that we have talked to with the same model year have had problems-most replacing or having transmissionfixed before it blew because they knew that it would-one even replaced his at 70,000 -- i called a chrysler dealer in my area and was told that the transmission should last the life of the vehicle.i called chrysler and was told of the extended warranty but that it only extended to 7 years and i was 1 year over so too bad for me.
Clips that hold built in child safety seat pop out while driving.
Seat lift arm cut off consumers finger.
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White paint peeled from body of truck. Master cylinder seals failed.
When brakes are applied mid way rear brakes release.tt
Abs system; light comes on with multiple failures with some rear locking.tt
The truck is equipped with abs brakes. While trying to stop it lost power and would not stop the truck. Please describe.tt
Abs brakes; w/abs engaged holding pedal @ stop, pressure will eventually be lost and abs warning light blinks on/off. Please describe details.tt
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes partially to the floor and the abs light comes on, resulting in extended stopping distance.dealer has been notified.
While driving on wet pavement, applied brake upon coming to a stop sign, brake did not respond, resulting in an accident.ttconsumer sustained injuries.
Consumer states the front break pads had to be replaced twice and rear break shoes had to be replaced.consumer states breaks are failing prematurely.
Brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing accident and injuries. *dsh
Caliper pistons defective resulting in lock up and damage to pads.
Rear brake system is contaminated.seal goes out.
Rear brakes have been replaced three times, the intermittent lock up problem continues.new axle seals have been installed but problem still manifests itself.
Rear brakes on passenger's side lock up while driving. Resulting in extended stopping distance.
Vacuum booster failed causing abs light to illuminate.mjs
Steering coupler has worn out five times in 36k miles, causes loss of steering.
Steering coupler has worn out five times in 36k miles, causes loss of steering.
On two occasions vehicle lost control in steeringwhile traveling at 6o mph and again at 45 mph which forced vehicle into a ditch. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and informed consumerthatproblem was caused by steering gear box failure. The second occurrence happened after vehicle had repairs because of first failure.
Bracket supportingframe for the steering boxbroke while driving. Lost control of vehicle for a while. Had contacted dealer & informed mechanic did not do frame work of that kind. Will not be the first to break nor the last.
Consumer was traveling 65mph on highway, and without prior warning steering column became very loose and was hard to steer, dealership was aware ofproblem.consumer stated the steering bracket between the steering box and frame broke causing almost total loss of steering, also steering coupler between steering box and column were worn out, consumer stated the problem is not with the steering column, it was the bracket that broke that holds the steering gear box to the frame.
Steering box controlling steering system has metal plate which sheared into fragments, resulting in total steering loss immediately.please describedetails.
While consumer was having brakes worked on he noticed that the steering shaft sector was extremely loose, so loose that the bolts were actually falling out.
Passenger side door:when sitting in vehicle can see outside through the crack in the door. Went to open the door and put key in and turned,but didn't have to push handle for door to open. Took in today for repair and they said that this is just normal wear and tear.
Owner states that her driver's side door is falling off due to faulty hinges. Owner is concerned for her safety.
The bolts are pulling from the frame, causing the frame to crack, resulting in separation of the steering box.consumer has not taken the vehicle in to the dealer for service.please give any further details.
Vehicle frame is cracked and has never been in crash. Cause unknown. Please describe.
Floor pan that holds seat has 5 different rips in it . If truck where in wreck , with no one in seat ,seat would be pulled up from floor
Vehicle has never been involved in crash yet the frame of vehicle is cracked. Cause unknown. Please describe.
White paint peeled from body of truck. Master cylinder seals failed.
Throttle position sensor failed causing the transmission to slip in and out over drive and increasing the rpms. Yh
Speed sensor failed 4 times.*skd
Cruise control had been engaged for about 35 miles. Upon disengaging cruise, the speed of the vehicle would not slow down below 60mph without severe braking.brakes and transmission became extremely hot as result.i later learned that the idle adgustment screw had lost its lock nut and the screw vibrated inward, causing the idle speed to stay at 60 mph while the tranmission was in gear.when i brought the vehicle to a complete stop, i was afraid to re-engage the transmission in gear for fear of severe damage to the transmission and personal injury to me, my wife, or possibly both.
Cruise control had been engaged for about 35 miles. Upon disengaging cruise, the speed of the vehicle would not slow down below 60mph without severe braking.brakes and transmission became extremely hot as result.i later learned that the idle adgustment screw had lost its lock nut and the screw vibrated inward, causing the idle speed to stay at 60 mph while the tranmission was in gear.when i brought the vehicle to a complete stop, i was afraid to re-engage the transmission in gear for fear of severe damage to the transmission and personal injury to me, my wife, or possibly both.
Paint delamination potentially leading to unstable windshield.
The windshield wipers function poorly during the first half of the cycle.
Electrical short causing windshield wiper delay switch to fail/instrument panel lights to fail when headlights are on.
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