The contact owns a 1994 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control) and 99V214000 (Suspension); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer and a second dealer, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5401 I-30 Frontage Rd, Greenville, TX 75402), were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they were not required to perform the recall repair because the vehicle was more than 10 years old. However, the vehicle was not more than 10 years old on the date the defect or noncompliance was determined. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
1994 Dodge Ram acceleration problems
30 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cables3
- Linkages2
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Ram acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines. The throttle cable could unravel (fray) or break resulting in loss of throttle control.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 01V037000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Evaporative canister leakage
Fuel may leak from the evaporative canister after tank fill.
EA96018
What 1994 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The ABS light illuminated on the dash. Then vehicle suddenly accelerated towards traffic which resultedc in an a collision with another vehicle.
Truck was in park and without prior warning it suddenly jumped out gear, accelerating up to 50 MPH. Upon uncontrollable acceleration the truck hit a tree.
While driving 65 MPH accelerator pedal went to the floor and vehicle started to slow down. Consumer inspected vehicle and found throttle linkage had broken at thread. Recall on throttle cable was done in the fall of 2001. Consumer repaired part.*ak
Accelerator cable is freyed. Please provide any further information.
Because of linkage socket throttle linkage unexpectedly separated from vehicle.the dealer prior to this incident repaired vehicle for same problem. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle was parked inside of parking lot, consumer started vehicle and put it into reverse. He went a couple of feet and the gas pedal was stuck, and he ran up against a telephone pole, he shifted vehicle into neutral, and it took off and ran into office building. *ak
Track bars failed causing the vehicle to wonder.*ak consumer states if the throttle position switch fails there is no control of vehicle speed.
Consumer is calling dealer in regard to manufacturer's recall 970 for throttle control. Dealer has been contacted for repairs, but is unable to remedy because parts were unavailable until further notice.
The intake/outake exhaust valves were replaced and the throttle body was replaced.
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram acceleration
Does the 1994 Dodge Ram have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the acceleration of the 1994 Dodge Ram, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Ram acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Ram acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V037000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Ram have the most acceleration problems?
The Dodge Ram model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1995 (46 complaints), 1994 (30 complaints) and 1996 (30 complaints).
Other 1994 Dodge Ram problems
Brakes 91Transmission 68Electrical 64Suspension 47Fuel system 40Steering 39Visibility 33Engine 28Airbags 27Locks 19Seat belts 18Body 17Lights 16Tires 12Seats 4Wheels 4
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