Complaints
623
Crashes
53
Fires
31
Injuries
41
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#149 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:9
#237 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:30,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#327 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Fires:9
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 49 | 9 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 37 | 2 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 27 | — | 9 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 25 | 17 | 2 | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 24 | 5 | 1 | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 21 | 2 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 20 | — | 2 | 122,627 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 19 | 1 | — | 133,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 12 | — | 2 | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | 4 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 143,000 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
49
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
37
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
9
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
25
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
24
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
122,627
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,000
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1994 Dodge Ram — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Dodge Ram reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1994 Dodge Ram has 623 NHTSA complaints, 53 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 49 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Dodge Ram?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (49 complaints); Automatic Transmission (37 complaints, avg 30,000 mi); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (27 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,726 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Dodge Ram?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Dodge Ram include 53 crash-related reports, 31 fire reports, 41 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1994 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 Dodge Ram as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1994 Dodge Ram?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1994 Dodge Ram shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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