1994 Dodge RAM 2500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
113 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
114,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 113 complaints (12.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 27 | 23.9% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 10.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 8.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 8 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 5.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 14 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Structure:Body | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 14; Steering: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 8; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 6; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Structure:Body: 5; Air Bags: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 9
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 84 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
1995: 25; 1996: 4; 2000: 14; 2001: 19; 2002: 11; 2003: 7; 2004: 4; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2007: 4; 2008: 5; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 3; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 27 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10002602 · 2003-01-13 (January 13, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A PROTECTIVE SHIELD AROUND THE BACK OF THE GAS TANK THAT IS VIBRATING. CONSUMER TIED A WIRE AROUND THE SHIELD, AND THE FRONT STARTED VIBRATING. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002602 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004810 · 2003-01-28 (January 28, 2003)
CHILD SHIFTED INTO GEAR, BRAKE WAS NOT DEPRESSED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004810 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024081 · 2003-06-13 (June 13, 2003)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING TIRE TREAD SEPARATION IN SMALL PIECES. *MR PH
Owner-reported narrative. 23,137 miles reported. Look up ODI 10024081 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024732 · 2003-07-18 (July 18, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 112,752 miles reported. Look up ODI 10024732 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10028493 · 2003-07-17 (July 17, 2003)
BRAKE SYSTEM ON DODGE RAM 2500 CAUSES A DANGEROUS PULLING CONDITION. I HAVE NEARLY BEEN IN SEVERAL ACCIDENTS WHEN PULLING A TRAILER, AS THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CAUSES THE PULLING CONDITION TO BECOME VERY SEVERE. I FEEL THIS IS A SECURITY RISK TO MYSELF AND OTHER MOTORISTS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10028493 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037739 · 2003-08-15 (August 15, 2003)
PROBLEM WITH CRACKING WHERE THE CAB MOUNT MEETS THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE.*MR *TS *JB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037739 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10050504 · 2003-12-15 (December 15, 2003)
FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 5 MPH. PASSENGER AND DRIVER WERE INJURED,AND DRIVER CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 106,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050504 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10059239 · 2004-02-18 (February 18, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10059239 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.