Model Year Problem Record

Dodge RAM 1500 1994 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

116Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

0Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

23Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Brakes14

Fuel and Propulsion System8

Air Bags7

Visibility7

Power Train7

Latches, Locks and Linkages5

Tires5

Engine5

Equipment3

Vehicle Speed Control2

Unknown Or Other2

Wheels2

Seat Belts2

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

No recall campaigns cover this model year.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP03002Opened May 7, 2003 - Closed July 22, 2003

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP03006Opened September 23, 2003 - Closed April 8, 2004

SEAT BACK FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP03006Opened September 23, 2003 - Closed April 8, 2004

SEAT BACK FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA98010Opened May 8, 1998 - Closed December 10, 1999

HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT. Resulted in recall campaign 99V024000.

PE96022Opened March 22, 1996 - Closed July 31, 1996

ALLEGED FAILURE OF STEERING PITMAN SHAFT. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199514

19968

19979

199812

19998

20009

200110

20025

20033

20046

20052

20062

20074

20084

20103

20113

20122

20131

20143

20151

20161

20171

20181

20203

20211

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.