Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1994 Dodge Pickup peaked in 1997, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1994 Dodge Pickup
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Dec 30, 1996 to Mar 5, 2009.
Recall campaigns covering this model year162k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints84.0 times the median 1994 vehicle
Severity index12.5Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
38% of complaints about the 1994 Dodge Pickup name suspension
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1994 Dodge Pickup
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06E-026 | Mar 23, 2006 | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above | Lighting | 61,944 | Refund or buyback |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1994 Dodge Pickup
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
8 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 5, 2009Failure Oct 26, 2008160,000 milesModesto, CAElectrical systemFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 DODGE PICKUP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS SMOKING FOLLOWED BY FLAMES. THE ENGINE WAS NOT TURNED ON AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE MELTED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LINER AND THE FRONT CARPET WAS DESTROYED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATS WERE SCORCHED AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE ORIGINATED IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 160,000.
NHTSA complaint 10260857 - Filed Sep 29, 2005Failure Sep 28, 2005186,578 milesNorth Androver, MALatch
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE HOOD LATCH CAME LOOSE ON THE 1994 DODGE RAM. THE HOOD FLEW UP AND BUSTED THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED FOR THE HINGE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS UNDER NHTSA RECALL 01V04000 CONCERNING THE HOOD LATCH. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS TELLING HIM THAT THEY HAD THE WRONG ADDRESS, AND THAT WAS WHY HE WAS NOT INFORMED. THE CONSUMER SPECIFICALLY STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX HIS TRUCK NOW. THE DEALER REFERRED HIM TO THE DISTRICT MANAGER, AND HE CONCLUDED THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO FIX THE DAMAGES THAT THE LATCH FAILURE CAUSED. THEY WERE GOING TO ONLY REPLACE THE LATCH. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER, AND THEY TOLD HIM TO GO TO DEALERSHIP.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10138126 - Filed Jul 3, 2000Failure May 5, 2000LA Grandge, INCooling unit and lines
RECALL 97V084000. TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE CONNECTOR CAME LOOSE, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED ALL OVER. RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED. *AK *ML
NHTSA complaint 864659 - Filed Jun 22, 1998Failure Apr 26, 1998Pauls Vall, OKSuspension
SUSPENSION SUPER LIFT KIT FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE RESULTING IN DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint 536968 - Filed Jan 21, 1998Failure Jun 1, 1997LAS Vegas, NVIgnition
IGNITION PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint 528604 - Filed May 15, 1997Long Beach, CAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Pedals and linkages, Shock absorber
SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAN TO THE LEFT/RIGHT SIDE TO BE HIGHER AND THE FRONT END TO BOUNCE.
NHTSA complaint 602651 - Filed Jan 9, 1997Failure Nov 11, 1996Seven Corn, VAFront
AT 50 MPH VEHICLE'S FRONT END VIBRATES.
NHTSA complaint 513573 - Filed Dec 30, 1996Failure Oct 14, 1996Vinemont, ALSteering wheel/handle bar
STEERING COLUMN BROKE, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint 513341
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE94038 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
STEERING LOCK-UP/IMPEDIMNT
Opened May 2, 1994, closed Aug 9, 1994
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.