1994 DODGE RAM 1500 Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500
10 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
10
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints
PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION (00V135000) CONSUMER STATES HE HAD THE HEAT ON AND THE WIRING STARTED TO SHORT OUT AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, VEHICLE WAS DEEMED AS TOTALED. *JB
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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE RECALL WORK 00V-135 PERFORMED THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WOULD ONLY PROVIDE SERVICE BACK HOME AND NOT TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER. NLM
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IGNITION WAS SMOKING, SWITCH AND WIRING TO SWITCH WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-135. NLM
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (00V-135) IGNITION SWITCH PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *MJS
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CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE RENTAL CAR THAT WAS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN TO RECEIVE RECALL REPAIRS (00V-135- IGNITION SWITCH) AND EMISSION RECALL. *MJS
#554172
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CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE RENTAL CAR THAT WAS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN TO RECEIVE RECALL REPAIRS (00V-135- IGNITION SWITCH) AND EMISSION RECALL. *MJS
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I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH A LOOSE IGNITION SWITCH FOR SEVERAL YEARS. I HAVE NOT REPORTED IT UNTIL NOW BECAUSE I WAS UNAWARE THAT IT HAD BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OTHER OWNERS. I HAD SMOKE COME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN BUT THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST A FLUKE. THE FAN MOTOR FOR THE VENTILATION SYSTEM QUIT WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. UPON MOVING THE STEERING COLUMN UP AND DOWN WITH THE TILT FEATURE I WAS ABLE TO GET THE FAN GOING AGAIN AND THE SMOKE STOPPED. THIS HAS HAPPEN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITHOUT SMOKE HOWEVER. THIS HAPPENS ON A RANDOM CYCLE WITH NO APPARENT PATTERN OF FREQUENCY. IT ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN TILTING THE WHEEL FROM TIME TO TIME . AFTER HAVING READ ABOUT OTHERS VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE DECIDED TO REPORT THIS TO A LOCAL DEALER. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT 7/6/00 TO REPLACE THE VAPOR...
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POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSED A FIRE BURNING THE WIRE LOOM TO THE IGNITION SWITCH & THE FUEL PUMP BURNED UP. *YC
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WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM VEHICLE. PULLED OVER AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONSUMER CUT OFF THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT SMOKING. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE BACK UP AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. *AK
THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNT OUT THE WIRING HARNESS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Other 1994 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint