1994 DODGE RAM 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

210

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 8 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 DODGE RAM 2500

The 1994 DODGE RAM 2500 has received a total of 210 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 Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (24 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (10 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 DODGE RAM 2500

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 DODGE RAM 2500, 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 2500

210 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 DODGE RAM 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 24 2 Crashes
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 5 Crashes 2 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 6
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 5
Structure
Complaints: 5
Structurebody
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11429518 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
Dash panel is completely broken in 20 to 30 pieces including part that holds Vin plate. I the event of a accident these pieces could be shrapnel that can cause death or serious injury to passengers.
#11383351 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 88,956 miles
I WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT WITH $105 WORTH OF GROCERIES AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS JUST QUIT WORKING AND IT WAS PRETTY DARK COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING SO I HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP AND WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO COME PICK ME AND ALL MY GROCERIES UP BECAUSE I COULDN'T DRIVE HOME WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS
#11383351 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 88,956 miles
I WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT WITH $105 WORTH OF GROCERIES AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS JUST QUIT WORKING AND IT WAS PRETTY DARK COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING SO I HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP AND WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO COME PICK ME AND ALL MY GROCERIES UP BECAUSE I COULDN'T DRIVE HOME WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS
#11131846 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 200,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING DOWN AN OLD COUNTRY ROAD AROUND 8:30 PM ON MY WAY HOME FROM A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT. MY WIFE WAS IN FRONT OF ME AND I WAS LUCKILY FOLLOWING HER HOME INSTEAD OF VICE VERSA. MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO ON AND OFF WITH NO CONSISTENT TIME ON OR OFF. IT WAS VERY RADICAL AND UNPREDICTABLE. I WAS ABLE TO USE MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND ABLE TO SEE ENOUGH WITH THEM TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. YOU KNOW HOW COUNTRY ROADS ARE ....NARROW AND LARGE DITCHES ON EITHER SIDE. THANK YOU GOD!
#10745301 | STEERING | | 81,876 miles
VEHICLE INSPECTION INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE STEERING ROD WAS COMING OUT OF THE GEAR BOX. STEERING BOX WAS REPLACED. TEST DRIVE OF VEHICLE WAS A DISASTER. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING ABOVE 10 MPH AND ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE. YOU WERE ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS REPLACED TWO MORE TIMES WITH LITTLE CHANGE. OLD GEAR BOX REINSTALLED AND VEHICLE WAS TAKEN HOME. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT WORKED FOR A CLOSED DEALERSHIP. GEAR BOX WAS REPLACED TWO OR THREE MORE TIMES. ALL ASSOCIATED STEERING COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED AT LEAST ONE TIME. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. VEHICLE IS USED SPARELY BECAUSE OF STEERING PROBLEM. IT IS ONLY DRIVEN ABOUT 4 MILES EVERY WEEK OR TWO TO KEEP THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FROM GOING BAD. STEERING GEAR BOX IS A TOTAL ENGINEERING DISASTER. NO ONE YET HAS FOUND A CLEAR SOLUTION TO RESOLVING THIS ISSUE. THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT ANYWHERE FOR THIS THAT WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIND. CHRYSLER QUIT MAKING THIS GEAR BOX YEARS AGO. VEHICLE IS A $40,000 PIECE OF JUNK. UPDATED 9/21/15 *LN.....UPDATED 10/01/15*BF

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Safety Rating for the 1994 DODGE RAM 2500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 DODGE RAM 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 DODGE RAM 2500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 DODGE RAM 2500

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1994 DODGE RAM 2500.

Investigation PE96044 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

ALLEGED FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

Investigation PE94072 — POWER TRAIN Closed

Opened:

TRANS HOSE SEPARATION

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