1994 Dodge Ram electrical system problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1994 Dodge Ram — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There was a problem with the ignition switch, the key became hard to turn, and then all of a sudden there was a burnt wire smell coming from the steering wheel, and a burn hole was on the side of the steering wheel column, several weeks later, the consumer received a recall notice regarding the…”
filed Mar 26, 2003
“Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the brake line had rusted causing fluid to leak out and extend stopping distance. Ts dealership installed new brake line. Dealership stated started needed to be replaced, however consumer declined. *tt”
filed Nov 7, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKSCampaign 00V135000 · May 10, 2000
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Electrical System problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 6 | 22% |
| 2008 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2006 Ram | 6 | 24% |
| 2005 Ram | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram | 10 | 17% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 Ram | 20 | 6% |
| 2000 Ram | 13 | 9% |
| 1999 Ram | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 Ram | 48 | 10% |
| 1997 Ram | 22 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Dodge Ram
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.