1994 DODGE RAM 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

148

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 9 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500

The 1994 DODGE RAM 1500 has received a total of 148 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (10 complaints), Suspensionfront (6 complaints), and Electrical System (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500, potentially affecting up to 44,386 vehicles.

Recall 06E024000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 44,386 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND...

Consequence: A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500

148 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 10 2 Fires
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 6
Electrical System
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 3 Fires 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 2 Fires 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 5
Structure
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 4
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 3
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11442956 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire
Went to crank the truck one day and all of a sidden the igniton switch started smoking . It burnt the whole entire wire from the top all the way to the PCM
#11365590 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash
I HAVE HAS ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL ONY DODGE TRUCK, THE LIGHT SWITCH FOR HEADLIGHTS BURNING WIRES FROM NOWHERE WHEN DRIVING FROM LIGHT SWITCH.ARIL OF 2020 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHICH WAS A RESULT OF MY AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL WENT OFF BY ITSELF, THE LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAG WAS ON FOR AIR BAG WAS INTERMITTENT, BUT LATELY IT WOULDN'T TURN OFF ANYMORE A MECHANIC CHECKED SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE,AND WOULD ERASE THE LITE, BUT WOULD COME BACK ON, I CALLED DODGE AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD AT THE TIME A LOT OF MONEY TO ME TO HAVE ALL THE ELECTRICAL CHECKED AT MY EXPENSE AND THE LIGHT SWITCH WAS AN ISSUE FROM MFC.I WAS DRIVING AROUND 30 MILES MORE OR LESS AN HOUR WHEN THE BAG WENT OFF AND I WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE, AND COLLIDED WITH AN ON COMMING CAR ON A 2 LANE STREET.I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 94 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THANK YOU
#11365590 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Crash
I HAVE HAS ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL ONY DODGE TRUCK, THE LIGHT SWITCH FOR HEADLIGHTS BURNING WIRES FROM NOWHERE WHEN DRIVING FROM LIGHT SWITCH.ARIL OF 2020 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHICH WAS A RESULT OF MY AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL WENT OFF BY ITSELF, THE LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAG WAS ON FOR AIR BAG WAS INTERMITTENT, BUT LATELY IT WOULDN'T TURN OFF ANYMORE A MECHANIC CHECKED SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE,AND WOULD ERASE THE LITE, BUT WOULD COME BACK ON, I CALLED DODGE AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD AT THE TIME A LOT OF MONEY TO ME TO HAVE ALL THE ELECTRICAL CHECKED AT MY EXPENSE AND THE LIGHT SWITCH WAS AN ISSUE FROM MFC.I WAS DRIVING AROUND 30 MILES MORE OR LESS AN HOUR WHEN THE BAG WENT OFF AND I WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE, AND COLLIDED WITH AN ON COMMING CAR ON A 2 LANE STREET.I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 94 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THANK YOU
#11365590 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles Crash
I HAVE HAS ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL ONY DODGE TRUCK, THE LIGHT SWITCH FOR HEADLIGHTS BURNING WIRES FROM NOWHERE WHEN DRIVING FROM LIGHT SWITCH.ARIL OF 2020 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHICH WAS A RESULT OF MY AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL WENT OFF BY ITSELF, THE LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAG WAS ON FOR AIR BAG WAS INTERMITTENT, BUT LATELY IT WOULDN'T TURN OFF ANYMORE A MECHANIC CHECKED SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE,AND WOULD ERASE THE LITE, BUT WOULD COME BACK ON, I CALLED DODGE AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD AT THE TIME A LOT OF MONEY TO ME TO HAVE ALL THE ELECTRICAL CHECKED AT MY EXPENSE AND THE LIGHT SWITCH WAS AN ISSUE FROM MFC.I WAS DRIVING AROUND 30 MILES MORE OR LESS AN HOUR WHEN THE BAG WENT OFF AND I WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE, AND COLLIDED WITH AN ON COMMING CAR ON A 2 LANE STREET.I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 94 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THANK YOU
#11353674 | STEERING | | 300,004 miles
LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. FORTUNATELY, WAS JUST MOVING FARM PICKUP OUT OF BARN AND NOT ON ROAD AT THE TIME. BARELY MOVING WHEN CONTROL WAS LOST TRYING TO TURN.

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Safety Rating for the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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