Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1994 Dodge RAM VAN peaked in 2000, 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 RAM VAN
Van, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Nov 13, 1997 to Mar 9, 2006.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints6Close to the median 1994 van
Severity index0.01994 vans average 16.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
17% of complaints about the 1994 Dodge RAM VAN name engine and cooling
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
No recall campaign lists the 1994 Dodge RAM VAN
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1994 Dodge RAM VAN
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.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 9, 2006Failure Jun 8, 1994Ruffs Dale, PAUnknown or other
A DODGE RAM VAN, 1994, THE PAINT KEEPS PEELING OFF THE HOOD AND RUSTING. THE PAINT COMES OFF IN CHUNKS WHEN WASHING. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10152339 - Filed Jan 15, 2004Failure May 15, 1996Glen Gardner, NJPower train, Structure, Suspension, Unknown or other
I HAD PROBLEMS FROM DAY 1. BATTERY WENT DEAD THE VERY NEXT MORNING AFTER I BROUGHT THE VAN HOME. I KEPT RECHARGING IT UNTILL IT FAILED COMPLETLY ON A TRIP TO FRORIDA. I FIGUIRED OUT THE BUILT IN VACUUM CLEANER HAD A SHORT. I TOOK IT OUT. THE FRONT TIRES SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON OUTER EDGES. I KEPT ROTATING THEM. I WENT TO A FRONT END SHOP FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, THEY TOLD ME THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE BAD AND BALL JOINTS WERE WORN, THEY SUGGESTED I GO TO A CHRYSLER DEALER SINCE IT WAS STILL UNDE WARRANTY. THEY DID NOTHING, TIGHTENING UP THE BEARINGS SO THE WHEELS WOULDNT WOBBLE AND SENT ME ON MY WAY, SAYING IT'S JUST NORMAL. TIRES ARE STILL WEARING OUT ON OUTER EDGES. PAINT STARTED PEELING ALONG ROOF EDGES AFTER A COUPLE OF YEARS. WHEN I VERBALY COMPLAINED TO CHRYSLER, THEY SAID ACID RAIN IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING TO CORRECT AUTO TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN MAKING CLUNKING NOISES WHEN I SHIFT FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL AND DRIVE. THAT IS ONLY SOME OF MY TALE OF WOE.
NHTSA complaint 10070267 - Filed Oct 16, 2002Failure Sep 26, 2002Boynton Beach, FLSteering
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING IS OVALED OUT. MR
NHTSA complaint 8020962 - Filed Sep 14, 2000Failure Aug 23, 2000Indian Harbour Beach, FLTires
DELAMINATION OF TREAD AND BELT FOR 1/2+ OF CIRCUMFERANCE CAUSED $850.00 VEHICLE DAMAGE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VDHL TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
NHTSA complaint 731434 - Filed Feb 29, 2000Failure Feb 1, 2000Billings, MTLatch
THE METAL ON THE DOOR WHERE THE LATCH MECHANISM ATTACHES IS CRACKING. PROBLEM IS WORSE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *ML
NHTSA complaint 857654 - Filed Nov 13, 1997Failure Nov 5, 1997Point Pleasant Boro, NJBelts and associated pulleys
THE SERPENTINE BELT WILL DISENGAGE FROM THE ENGINE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. *AK WHILE FIRST STARTING VEHICLE AND PUTTING INTO REVERSE, LOUD NOISES CAME FROM THE SERPENTINE BELT AREA, DEALER REPLACED FAULTY SERPENTINE BELT. *SLC
NHTSA complaint 818990
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- DP03002 Defect petition, Steering
STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
Opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
19 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- R2118796A Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. - 9002688 Feb 13, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the … - 241197 Jul 11, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM - 220197 Jun 13, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM - 210797 Mar 21, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM - 082197 May 23, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING NO START - ENGIN FAILED TO CRANK. *NLM - 2100601 Mar 16, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ - 0800600REV Dec 29, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB - 2300800B Nov 24, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 233599REVA Oct 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS - 230800 Mar 3, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 020400 Mar 17, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT - 090500 Feb 25, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT - 080600 Feb 25, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT - 233599 Sep 3, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT - 090699 Sep 10, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT - 021399 Sep 10, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT - 234398 Sep 18, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING WATER LEAK ENTRY POINTS PAST THE DUAL CARGO DOOR SEALS BY HIGHLIGHTING AREAS WHERE LEAKS ARE LIKELY TO OCCUR BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VEHICLE. *YC - 9829 May 19, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HEADLAMP HOUSING AND BRACKET SERVICE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT WATER/MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMPS. *AK
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.