Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge pickup. The contact noticed that the instrument panel was smoking followed by flames. The engine was not turned on at the time. The contact extinguished the fire. The fire melted the instrument panel liner and the front carpet was destroyed. In addition, the front passenger and driver seats were scorched and the front windshield was cracked. There were no personal injuries or property damage. One week prior to the failure, the contact smelled a burning odor inside the vehicle. The failure originated in the headlight switch wiring harness. The authorized dealer was notified of the failures. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.
The worst 1994 Dodge Pickup problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension3
- Electrical2
- Brakes1
- Locks1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Suspension3
- Electrical2
- Brakes1
- Locks1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Steering lock-up/impedimnt
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What 1994 Dodge Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the consumer stated that while driving at 25 MPH the hood latch came loose on the 1994 dodge ram. The hood flew up and busted the windshield. The consumer has taken the truck to the dodge dealership to have it repaired for the hinge failure. The consumer stated that the truck was under the federal safety agency recall 01v04000 concerning the hood latch. The consumer stated that the dealership was telling him that they had the wrong address, and that was why he was not informed. The consumer specifically stated that the dealership will not fix his truck now. The dealer referred him to the district manager, and he concluded that they were not going to fix the damages that the latch failure caused. They were going to only replace the latch. The consumer contacted chrysler, and they told him to go to dealership.
Recall 97v084000. Transmission cooling line connector came loose, and transmission fluid leaked all over. Recall issued for this problem, but this vehicle not included. *ak
Suspension super lift kit failed causing vehicle suspension to collapse resulting in damage.
Ignition problems.
Shock absorber failed, causing vehicle to lean to the left/right side to be higher and the front end to bounce.
At 50 MPH vehicle's front end vibrates.
Steering column broke, causing accident.
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Questions about the 1994 Dodge Pickup
Is the 1994 Dodge Pickup reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Pickup, 2.7 times a typical Pickup model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Dodge Pickup?
Suspension, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Pickup have?
No recalls on record.
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