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1994 Dodge Ram: Problems, Recalls and MPG

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NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 1994 Dodge Ram, most recently filed February 2001. Owners have filed 469 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 18campaigns 4 suspension · 2 latch · 2 power train Source: NHTSA Complaints 469filed Owner reports, 1990–1999 shown Source: NHTSA ODI
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Recalls (18)

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 1994 Dodge Ram. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V037000 Filed Feb 12, 2001

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/THROTTLE CABLE

Vehicle speed control
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL (FRAY) OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Consequence
A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE AND UPPER BELL CRANK LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Repair progress not yet reported157,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V037000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V040000 Filed Feb 12, 2001

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/HOOD LATCH

Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Official NHTSA text
Summary
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, AND MISSOURI. CORROSION OF THE RETURN SPRING ON THE HOOD SECONDARY LATCH COULD CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO BIND IN THE "RELEASE POSITION."
Consequence
IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Repair progress not yet reported701,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V040000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V135000 Filed May 10, 2000

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/IGNITION SWITCH/WIRING

Electrical system · ignition · switch
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.
Repair progress not yet reported690,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V135000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V214000 Filed Aug 9, 1999

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SUSPENSION

Suspension · front · shock absorber
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. (2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 REGULAR CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 21, 1995; 2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 CLUB CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 8, 1995; AND 3500 SERIES 4X2/4X4 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 21, 1995). THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK TOWERS CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. THE SHOCK TOWER COULD DAMAGE THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE LINES RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE.
Consequence
THIS WOULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPRING/SHOCK TOWER AND ANY VEHICLES EXHIBITING CRACKING WILL HAVE THE TOWER REPLACED. VEHICLES THAT ARE DO NOT SHOW ANY CRACKING WILL HAVE A WELD-ON REINFORCEMENT ADDED.
Repair progress not yet reported49,066 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V214000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V115000 Filed May 6, 1999

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE

Power train · clutch assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE CAN GENERATE LINE TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, THE LINE COULD RUPTURE.
Consequence
THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Repair progress not yet reported8,883 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V115000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V199000 Filed Nov 13, 1997

CHRYSLER/FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE WITH A FLOAT TYPE ROLLOVER VALVE.
Repair progress not yet reported497,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V199000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V084000 Filed May 5, 1997

CHRYSLER/TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE

Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines
Official NHTSA text
Summary
UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION.
Consequence
WHEN THESE TEMPERATURES OCCUR, THE FLUID LINE WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE CONNECTOR FITTINGS WITH CONNECTORS THAT INCORPORATE A STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER.
Repair progress not yet reported960,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V084000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V230000 Filed Nov 18, 1996

CHRYSLER/STEERING COLUMN

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
Official NHTSA text
Summary
IF THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP THAT RETAIN THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT IN THE UPPER SHAFT BREAK, THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER SHAFT.
Consequence
IF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT SEPARATES FROM THE UPPER SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A RESTRAINING SLEEVE TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF AXIAL STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MOVING IN THE EVENT THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP ARE BROKEN.
Repair progress not yet reported475,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V230000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 95V088000 Filed May 12, 1995

STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN

Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
Official NHTSA text
Summary
WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE EXTRA KEYS ON A VEHICLE OPERATOR'S KEY RING CAN BECOME TEMPORARILY LODGED IN THE SCREW ACCESS HOLES IN THE BACK COVER OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.
Repair progress not yet reported293,043 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V088000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 95V056000 Filed Mar 21, 1995

STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES

Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD CAN BIND ON THE GUIDE BRACKET AND PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECONDARY LATCH.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE HOOD TO FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH BRACKET.
Repair progress not yet reported175,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V056000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V025002 Filed Feb 14, 1995

VISUAL SYSTEMS:MIRRORS:REARVIEW:EXTERIOR

Visibility · rearview mirrors/devices · exterior
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CONTAINS CONVEX GLASS RATHER THAN FLAT. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE IMAGES PRESENTED IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO MISJUDGE THE DISTANCE FROM THE OBJECT TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR WITH A MIRROR HAVING A FLAT SURFACE.
Repair progress not yet reported90 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V025002
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 95V005000 Filed Jan 18, 1995

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES

Seat belts · front · buckle assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE CINCH BAR COMPONENT WITHIN THE PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY SHATTERS CAUSING THE BELT TO RELEASE.
Consequence
THE PASSENGER WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CINCH BAR WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PART.
Repair progress not yet reported185,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V005000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V202000 Filed Oct 18, 1994

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT

Suspension · front
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR BRACKET ATTACHMENT HAS INADEQUATE FATIGUE STRENGTH AND CAN FAIL, CAUSING FRONT AXLE VIBRATION.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
A FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR BRACKET REINFORCEMENT STRUT WILL BE INSTALLED.
Repair progress not yet reported1,500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V202000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V128000 Filed Jul 11, 1994

LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:COURTESY LIGHTS

Interior lighting
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.
Consequence
THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS OPERATING DIRECTLY FROM THE VEHICLE 12-VOLT BATTERY.
Repair progress not yet reported6,088 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V128000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V113000 Filed Jun 20, 1994

FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS

Fuel system, gasoline
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REAR IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE VEHICLE S HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF A FUEL SPILL IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL STRENGTHEN THE LEFT FRAME RAIL BY INSTALLING A FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT BRACKET.
Repair progress not yet reported7,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V113000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V097000 Filed May 20, 1994

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT

Suspension · front
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR HAS INADEQUATE FATIGUE STRENGTH.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE TRACK BAR CAN RESULT IN FRONT AXLE VIBRATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR.
Repair progress not yet reported400 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V097000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 93V213000 Filed Dec 14, 1993

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT LATCH

Seats · front assembly · recliner
Official NHTSA text
Summary
THE SEAT BACK LATCH LEVER PIVOT RIVETS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISTORTION. THE DISTORTED ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE SEAT BACK RELEASE LATCH LEVER TO REMAIN IN THE RELEASED POSITION WHICH IS IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT THE FORCES ONTHE SEAT BACK MAY SUBJECT SEAT OCCUPANTS TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT SEAT BACK LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED ASSEMBLY.
Repair progress not yet reported17,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V213000
Listed for 1994 Dodge Ram. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 93V173000 Filed Oct 22, 1993

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT

Suspension · front
Official NHTSA text
Summary
FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR ATTACHMENT TO THE AXLE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
LOSS OF THE TRACK BAR ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE AXLEVIBRATION AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DIFFICULTY WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR AXLE ATTACHMENT TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Repair progress not yet reported3,900 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V173000

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Owner complaints (469)

469 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.

47involved a crash
27involved a fire
38injuries reported
2deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Dodge Ram, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 469.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1994 compares with other Ram years

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23 52 58 54 469 612 630 398 487 370
1990199119921993199419951996199719981999
This year (1994)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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1994 Dodge Ram FAQ

How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Ram have?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns: 01V037000 (vehicle speed control), 01V040000 (latch), 00V135000 (electrical), 99V214000 (suspension), 99V115000 (power train), 97V199000 (fuel system), 97V084000 (power train), 96V230000 (steering), 95V088000 (steering), 95V056000 (latch), 94V025002 (visibility), 95V005000 (seat belt), 94V202000 (suspension), 94V128000 (lighting), 94V113000 (fuel system), 94V097000 (suspension), 93V213000 (seat), 93V173000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1994 Dodge Ram problems?

Owners filed 469 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (88), Power train (68), Electrical system (64) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

How does the 1994 Ram compare with other years?

Among the 1990–1999 Dodge Ram model years at least five years old, the 1990 drew the fewest complaints (23) and the 1996 the most (630). The 1994 drew 469. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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