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 suspension problems
47 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 47
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 4
Which part fails
- Front24
- Rear3
- Front: stabilizer bar3
- Front: control arm: upper ball joint3
- Front: control arm: lower ball joint3
- Front: springs: coil springs2
- Rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
- Rear: springs1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Ram suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge Ram suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Suspension: front: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. (2500 and 3500 series 4x4 regular cab pickup produced before march 21, 1995; 2500 and 3500 series 4x4 club cab pickup produced before june 8, 1995; and 3500 series 4x2/4x4 chassis cab trucks produced before june 21, 1995). The front suspension spring/shock towers can crack and eventually separate from the vehicle frame. The shock tower could damage the rear wheel brake lines resulting in loss of rear brake system pressure.
- Risk
- This would create the potential for increased stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the spring/shock tower and any vehicles exhibiting cracking will have the tower replaced. Vehicles that are do not show any cracking will have a weld-on reinforcement added.
Recall number 99V214000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- The front suspension track bar bracket attachment has inadequate fatigue strength and can fail, causing front axle vibration.
- Risk
- This can result in loss of steering control and an accident.
- Remedy
- A front suspension track bar bracket reinforcement strut will be installed.
Recall number 94V202000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- The front suspension track bar has inadequate fatigue strength.
- Risk
- Failure of the track bar can result in front axle vibration and loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front suspension track bar.
Recall number 94V097000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Front suspension track bar attachment to the axle may not be adequately tightened.
- Risk
- Loss of the track bar attachment can cause axlevibration and directional control difficulty which could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Tighten front suspension track bar axle attachment to the specified torque.
Recall number 93V173000 · Recall details
What 1994 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving over a pothole, the frontend shakes violently and it's difficult to control the vehicle. Vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer.
While driving and hitting a railroad track front wheels of vehicle will start jumping. Left and right front wheels will jump to the left or right jerking steering wheel, causing consumer loss of vehicle. Took to dealer, and had repairs done, but problem still exits.
While driving at any speed steering will start to shake, and vehicle will become very difficult to control. Vehicle would have to slow down to stop the shaking.
Track bar on the front broke off while consumer was driving. As a result, vehicle was very difficult to control. *ak consumer states track bar separated from frame bracket. Threaded portion broke at the radius. Also the serpentine belt and water pump failed and were replaced.
Vehicle needs a stabilizer bar, and chrysler refuses to put one on under extended warranty. *ak consumer states the part is called a track bar, and manufacturer has never updated the bar and it keeps going bad.
Track bars failed causing the vehicle to wonder.*ak consumer states if the throttle position switch fails there is no control of vehicle speed.
When traveling over bumps at 45 MPH vehicle would jump across lanes. Please provide further information.
Consumer contacted danville chrysler dealer to perform recall 99v21400/ suspension repairs. Dealer claimed they did not have any one qualified to perform recall repairs. Consumer must travel to another dealer in an unsafe vehicle.
Front lower ball joints failed, sealed units with no grease fittings.
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram suspension
Does the 1994 Dodge Ram have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 47 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Dodge Ram, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Ram suspension problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Ram suspension?
Yes, 4 recalls: 99V214000, 94V202000, 94V097000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Ram have bad suspension?
The Dodge Ram model years with the most suspension complaints are 1995 (59 complaints), 1996 (48 complaints) and 1994 (47 complaints).
Other 1994 Dodge Ram problems
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