1994 Dodge RAM problems
Owners have filed 623 complaints about the 1994 Dodge RAM with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 17.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 11.7%.
Complaints623
Crashes53
Fires31
Injuries41
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 17.2% · 107
Power train 11.7% · 73
Electrical system 11.1% · 69
Suspension 8.8% · 55
Steering 6.6% · 41
Fuel system, gasoline 6.1% · 38
Visibility 5.8% · 36
Engine and engine cooling 5.1% · 32
Severity
Of those complaints, 53 describe a crash, 31 describe a fire, 41 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Dodge RAM in this data, 1994 sits 4th by complaint volume. 1996 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 15 in the last three years against 147 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 122,627 miles.
In owners' own words
Consumer states that page 34 of new Dodge RAM manual states a warning and he experienced the problem while driving during rush hour traffic, stop and go. Vehicle stopped and the anti-lock brakes started to work and came down slowly. While driving 35-40 mph hit another vehicle. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *Ak Service brakes, hydraulic
When pumping the brakes on the fourth time, there was no brakng ability. Truck continued to travel. This happened while traveling at any speed in forward or reverse. Dealer was notified about the problem. A vaccum assist canister was installed by the dealer at no charge. Problem with the truck continues. Service brakes, hydraulic
Under normal road conditions when braking the vehicle pulls to the right, worse if the road is wet or slippery. Put on new tires and new brakes, still bad. Taken to dealership several times, problem still occurs. Also, replaced transmission/overdrive. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Dodge RAM years
1995 852 complaints · 21.2% service brakes, hydraulic 1996 905 complaints · 25.4% service brakes, hydraulic 1997 513 complaints · 17.0% service brakes, hydraulic 1998 644 complaints · 20.0% service brakes, hydraulic 1999 496 complaints · 19.2% service brakes, hydraulic 2000 212 complaints · 12.7% service brakes, hydraulic