MYRModel Year Report

1994 Dodge RAM 2500

▲ Better than typical
1994 Dodge RAM 2500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:36:07.828Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 297 complaints 2012: 283 complaints 2012
1994: 168 complaints
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YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001469
2002155
2003661
2004581
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011297
2012283

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 46 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AND YOU GO TO BRAKE, THE TRUCK PULLS TO THE LEFT. WE HAVE OWN THIS VEHICLE FROM DAY 1. NEW CALIBERS WAS INSTALLED WHEN IT FIRST STARTED AND THAT HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130301

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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ON TWO OCCASIONS IGNITION SWITCH WIRES CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS CAUSED THE PLASTIC AROUND THE IGNITION TO MELT. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040301

I WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT WITH $105 WORTH OF GROCERIES AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS JUST QUIT WORKING AND IT WAS PRETTY DARK COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING SO I HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP AND WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO COME PICK ME AND ALL MY GROCERIES UP...

NHTSA ODI report, 20201214

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and arm.

CRASH FIRE
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THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT THE CURVE AT 30 MPH HE LOSS STEERING CONTROL, WHICH CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE DRAG LINK WERE REPLACED. *SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030623

SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and stabilizer bar.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941003 — PE (closed 19950322)

TRANS HOSE SEPARATION

I 19960627 — PE (closed 19961129)

ALLEGED FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

I 19980114 — PE (closed 19980508)

HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURE

I 19980508 — EA (closed 19991210)

HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT

I 19990416 — PE (closed 19990831)

FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER

I 20001211 — PE (closed 20010307)

LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

I 20030923 — DP (closed 20040408)

SEAT BACK FAILURE

R 20060420 — engine and engine cooling

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMAN

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Campaign 06E024000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Dodge RAM 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (46 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E024000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1993 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.