1994 Dodge Pickup Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1994 Dodge Pickup recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1994 Dodge Pickup.

Most common 1994 Dodge Pickup problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Electrical System	2
Steering	1
Power Train	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1

What owners report

2009-03-05, Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 DODGE PICKUP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS SMOKING FOLLOWED BY FLAMES. THE ENGINE WAS NOT TURNED ON AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE MELTED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LINER AND THE FRONT CARPET WAS DESTROYED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATS WERE SCORCHED AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE ORIGINATED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. TH

2005-09-29, Latches/Locks/Linkages
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE HOOD LATCH CAME LOOSE ON THE 1994 DODGE RAM. THE HOOD FLEW UP AND BUSTED THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED FOR THE HINGE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS UNDER NHTSA RECALL 01V04000 CONCERNING THE HOOD LATCH. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS TELLING HIM THAT THEY HAD THE WRONG ADDRESS, AND THAT WAS WHY HE WAS NOT INFORMED. THE CONSUMER SPECIFICALLY STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX HIS TRUCK NOW. THE DEALER REFERRED HIM TO THE DISTRICT MANAGER, AND HE CONCLUDED THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO FIX THE DAMAGES THAT THE LATCH FAILURE CAUSED. TH

2000-07-03, Power Train
RECALL 97V084000. TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE CONNECTOR CAME LOOSE, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED ALL OVER. RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED. *AK *ML

1998-07-13, Suspension
SUSPENSION SUPER LIFT KIT FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE RESULTING IN DAMAGE.

1998-02-20, Electrical System
IGNITION PROBLEMS.

1994 Dodge Pickup questions

Does the 1994 Dodge Pickup have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1994 Dodge Pickup at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Dodge Pickup?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Dodge Pickup 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.