MYRModel Year Report

1994 Dodge VAN

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1994 Dodge VAN
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:34:49.138Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge VAN Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 18 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 17 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2002: 18 complaints 2002
1994: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19891
19900
19915
19934
19949
199510
199618
199724
199824
199917
200019
200115
200218

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 9 total reports mention: power train.

FIRE
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THE TRANSMISSION OIL HOSE LEAKED OIL ONTO THE HOT MANIFOLD, CAUSING A FIRE WHILE THE VAN WAS BEING DRIVEN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970616

STEERING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering.

INJURY
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FINGERS BENT AND TWISTED. INDEX, MIDDLE AND THUMBS ARE BENT TO CONFORM TO THE STEERING WHEEL. INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS ARE BENT TOWARDS THE BABY FINGERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021101

SEATS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.

FIRE
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OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BURST INTO FLAMES AND THAT IT STARTED FROM THE FRONT BELT HOUSING, CAUSE OF FIRE HAS BEEN UNDETERMIND.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970317

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Dodge VAN — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 Dodge VAN reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Dodge VAN?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge VAN have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.