1994 Dodge Ram electrical problems

64 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 64
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Ignition: switch
25
Ignition
12
Wiring: interior/under dash
6
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
6
Wiring
5
Ignition: module
3
12v/24v/48v battery
3
Wiring: front underhood
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Ram electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge Ram electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 17

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignition: switchReported May 10, 2000 · 690,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness.

Recall number 00V135000 · Recall details

What 1994 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Electrical · IL · fire

The vehicle caught fire. The fire department stated the fire began in area of fuse box.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Electrical · AR · fire

There was a problem with the ignition switch, the key became hard to turn, and then all of a sudden there was a burnt wire smell coming from the steering wheel, and a burn hole was on the side of the steering wheel column, several weeks later, the consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch. *ak

Filed Nov 7, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · 87,608 miles · FL

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the brake line had rusted causing fluid to leak out and extend stopping distance. Ts dealership installed new brake line. Dealership stated started needed to be replaced, however consumer declined.

Filed Sep 12, 2002 · Electrical · KY

While driving at any speed and with no warning there is a short in wiring harness which is causing panel lights to flicker on and off. Dealer notified.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Electrical · OK · fire · 2 injuries

While traveling on highway heard a knocking noise coming from underneath the vehicle.*ak the engine wires shorted causing a fire and the vehicle burned completely, there were 2 injuries.

Filed Jan 2, 2002 · Electrical · OK · fire

While driving 45 MPH dashlights went out. Consumer pulled over and changed the fuse. Shortly afterwards, dash lights went out again, smoke was coming from behind the dashboard. Consumer disconnected battery, and had vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer determined that wiring harness caused fire.

Filed Nov 13, 2001 · Electrical · KY

While traveling smelled smoke inside of vehicle. Soon after, headlights shorted out . Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Electrical, Visibility · MA

Heater blower motor is starting to slow down and gets hot due to defective wiring. This defective wiring has caused blower motor on heater to fail as a result of insufficient voltage to blower motor. *ak recall number 875 replaced wiring and blower motor coil relay, but did not correct the problem, as a result of the faulty wiring the armature in the blower motor has become defective and overheats and shuts down, consumer feels this is a fire hazard, dodge recall center refuses to accept responsibility for repairs needed.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Electrical · GA

This post a fire hazard under hood at tbi system,this is the second time this has happend/I have seen this same problem in trucks at the junk yards around the csra.

Filed Mar 7, 2001 · Electrical · VA

Consumer received a recall letter. Took to dealer, and they told consumer to leave car and recall letter. Dealer called consumr next day and said they could not fix it because of alarm system which was an after market system. Then, next day they called and said it was ready. After that cosumer started having other little problems.

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram electrical

Does the 1994 Dodge Ram have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 64 complaints about the electrical of the 1994 Dodge Ram, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Ram electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Ram electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V135000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Ram have the most electrical problems?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most electrical complaints are 1995 (72 complaints), 1994 (64 complaints) and 1998 (48 complaints).