1994 Dodge RAM 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 116 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 7, 2021. Updated daily.
Where the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500 has problems
116 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 7 |
| Steering | 17 | 4 |
| Suspension | 16 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 11 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 3 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 5 |
| 10 other systems | 31 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1994 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1994 vs. every other RAM 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM 1500 median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONNo recall
- SEAT BACK FAILURENo recall
- HEADLIGHT CIRCUITLed to recall 99V-024
- ALLEGED FAILURE OF STEERING PITMAN SHAFTNo recall
What RAM 1500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE USING THE TRUCK TO PLOW WITH THE HEATER BLOWER ON HIGH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INSPECTOR WAS NOT ABLE TO LOOK AT…
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