CarRecallWatchThe 1994 Dodge RAM has 18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 469 complaints with NHTSA, including 47 crashes, 27 fires, 38 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (107 reports).
1994 Dodge RAM recalls
Most common 1994 Dodge RAM problems
Problem areas named in the 469 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 107 |
| Power Train | 73 |
| Electrical System | 69 |
| Suspension | 55 |
| Steering | 41 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 38 |
| Visibility | 36 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 1994 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control) and 99V214000 (Suspension); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer and a second dealer, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5401 I-30 Frontage Rd, Greenville, TX 75402), were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they were not required to perform the recall repair because the vehicle was more than 10 years old. However, the vehicle was not more than 10 years
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 97V084000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK THE TRUCK'S TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAUSED THE IT TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE COOLING LINE CONNECTION CAME APART FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSE ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. *NM
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING AND CONSUMER WAS STANDING IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED HEALTH PROBLEMS TO THE CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 30000 MILE WARRANTY PERIOD. CONSUMER STATED HE OWNED FOUR OF THE SAME VEHICLES, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE SHIMMIED VIOLENTLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
1994 Dodge RAM questions
Does the 1994 Dodge RAM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls for the 1994 Dodge RAM: Vehicle Speed Control; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber; Power Train:Clutch Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Dodge RAM?
Based on 469 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (107), Power Train (73), Electrical System (69).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Dodge RAM 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.