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.
The worst 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes42
- Transmission24
- Steering15
- Electrical14
- Lights14
- Acceleration13
- Body13
- Suspension13
- Fuel system12
- Airbags11
- Engine9
- Locks6
- Tires6
- Visibility4
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Seat back failure
Odi has identified 30 incidents where it is alleged the seat back collapsed in a rear impact crash.these incidents are alleged to have contributed to 23 injuries and two deaths.the data presented to odi show that the seat back strength of the front seats comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207. Seating system.according to daimlerchrylser the front seats were designed to collapse rearward in rear impact crashes as part of the energy absorptioncapabilities of the seating system to reduce the chance of serious injury to the occupant.rates of occurance were compared to peer vehicles, and it was shown that the performace of the subject vehicle was comparable to those vehicles.in view of the forgoing, it is unlikely that the federal safety agency would issue an order for the notification remedy of a safety defect in the subject vehicles as defined by the petitioner at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therfore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's mission, the petition is denied.for further details, refer to odi's response to the petition published in the federal register vol.69, no. 60 , dated march 29, 2004.
DP03006
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Loss of throttle control
Alleged that the throttle cable can fray or sever during normal use resulting in the throttle not returning to idle or an inability to accelerate.
PE00048
Front suspension spring/shock absorber
Allege failure of the coil spring/shock absorber bracket at its attachment to the vehicle frame may allow collapse of the front suspension, and potentially affect steering or braking system performance
PE99026
Headlight circuit
The headlamp switch in the subject vehicles can over-heat and fail resulting in loss of head lamps and possibly other lights.daimlerchrysler conducted a series of tests and determined that the 3500 series is prone to generating head lamp switch temperatures in excess of the switch lubricant threshold of 100 degrees centigrade.when this occurs, the lubricant solidifies and adheres to the switch contach surfaces increasing internal resistance and therfore, temperature.daimlerchrysler informed the federal safety agency that it would initiate a recall of 79,3665 model year 1994-1997 dodge 3500 series ram trucks only based on additional testing from which it determined that the 1500/2500 series vehicles nominally operate significantly below the temperature threshold of the switch lubricant.owners of 1500/2500 series trucks were sent a notification letter advising of the proper methods for adding aftermarket lighting accessories.
EA98010
Headlight circuit failure
There is no summary currently available
PE98002
Alleged fuel tank leakage
In 1994, chrysler introducted a plastic fuel tank, that was shaped differently from the metal tank it replaced.due to the different shape of the new tank,glaval had some problems with screws, that it installs, rupturing the fuel tank.this problem was identified during early production and glaval corrected the subject units prior to shipping.glaval also designed a new template to correctly locate the screws to miss the new style tank.evidently a few early production vehicles were not caught or had screws installed with the wrong template.all but one of these vehicles were reported and corrected under warranty in 1994.only one report has been received since 1994.no. Crash or fire occurred and glaval paid for the repair of this single unit.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
PE96044
Trans hose separation
There is no summary currently available
PE94072
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Valve Body
- Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve
- 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$
- Some customers may experience a situation in which the rear of the vehicle sits too high to attach their...
1994 Dodge RAM 2500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 15-16 | 13 |
| 5.9L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 12-13 |
| 5.9L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 10-11 | 14-15 | 12-13 |
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 14-15 | 12 |
What 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
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!
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
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 dodge ram 2500. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise without warning and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I exited a department store;got into my vehicle,put my key in the ignition ,and when I turned the key to the on position my drivers side air bag deployed.I received numerous abrasions to my chin and neck,broken nose,black eye,and a head concussion.
Experienced an extreme loss of control due to a wobble/vibration that would only stop when you slowed to a speed under 25 MPH. The death wobble would go away but a slight vibration associated with a loose feeling in the steering is now constant. #94v202000, 94v097000, 93v173000, and 01v037000 all need replacing. The last recall mentioned here is the speed control throttle cable, and so far it has not been a problem. The possible effects due to its failure urges me to replace this part.
The front left tire came into contact with a small bump while slightly turning left. It violently started wobbling making it nearly impossible to maintain control, and will only stop when your speed reaches under 25 MPH. The death wobble was very unpredictable when it first started happening, but now it is constantly threatening. I took the truck to auto nation dodge ram on arapahoe rd in colorado back in may of 2014. I asked them to fix all recalls, and described to them what was happening. The invoice I received claimed to have fixed just a few recalls that did not fix the main problem. While I was driving home from the dealership the death wobble happened once again, and the parts that were claimed to be fixed clearly was incorrect.
When driving the truck and you go to brake, the truck pulls to the left. We have own this vehicle from day 1. New calibers was installed when it first started and that has not fixed the issue. We have learnt to deal with this issue, even though it could be dangerous when coming to a stop. Is there a problem. For after reading the complaints this has been an issue for a while on some of these trucks. What is the fix.
Top of dashboard is cracked and coming to pieces. The rattling is distracting and loose flying sharp pieces would be a danger in any minor accident or even a bad bump. The dealer cost of $647 to replace it is ridiculous, especially since it's a factory defect.
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Questions about the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500
Is the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 reliable?
Owners have filed 167 complaints about the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500, fewer than a typical RAM 2500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500?
Brakes, with 42 complaints. Next is transmission (24).
How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Dodge RAM 2500 have bad brakes?
The Dodge RAM 2500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (79 complaints), 1999 (72 complaints) and 1995 (61 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 range from 12 to 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.2L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 11 city and 15-16 highway.
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