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.
1994 Dodge Ram: engine overheating
10 of the 469 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 25 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
Defective warning brake light switch overheated and causes a fire on that wiring harness. Dealer said it was not part of the ignition /wiring harness recall. Please provide further information.
Recall 97 084 000/transmission cooling line: transmission cooling line connector overheats, causing fluid leakages which could result into a fire. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall. Owner would like to be reimbursed for repairs. *ak
Left front wheel bearing failed, causing the truck to swerve violently into other traffic. Total cost of repairs was $800 due to overheating of the front suspension and brake components.
The headlights become very hot and overheat, resulting in the head light switch and the wiring harness burning out, also the headlight switch has been replaced on 4 occasions. *ak
Ignition switch overheated, melted the switch/plug/shroud thar goes around steering column, resulting in a fire.
Electriclal short, overheating of wiring around the ignition switch connector, causing the vehicle not to start.
Ignition switch overheating the plastic, causing the wires to burn and catch on fire.
Headlight switch overheats, causing wires to melt, smoke, and headlights to fail after being on for two hours, making it impossible to see.
Ignition switch overheated, melted a hole in the cover of ignition switch have to turn switch off. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube,...
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak
- A new kit has been released that will allow technicians to repair turbochargers with failed wastegate...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the accesory drive belt becomes damaged on the inboard edge
- Information concerning emissions recalls 7631 and 7632--VAPOR canister and purge solenoid
- Customer may be concern of incorrect idle adjustments
- Concerns of high coolant temperatures or overheating with snowplow attached
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
10 of 469 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram (2%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
There are 0 recalls and 25 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Dodge Ram
ABS 34Headlights 18Fire or smoke 17Brake failure 16No deployment 15Transmission failure 14Wipers 12Pulling 9Stalling 8Ball joint 7Fuel leak 7Fuel pump 7Adaptive cruise 6Windshield crack 6Grinding brakes 5Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5Seat belt 5
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