1994 Dodge Ram engine and engine cooling problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Dodge Ram — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While the vehicle was parked and running and consumer was standing in the rear of vehicle white smoke came from the rear of the vehicle. This caused health problems to the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”
filed Sep 24, 2004
“Track bar on the front broke off while consumer was driving. As a result, vehicle was very difficult to control. *ak consumer states track bar separated from frame bracket. Threaded portion broke at the radius. Also the serpentine belt and water pump failed and were replaced. *yh”
filed Feb 22, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer may complain of high oil consumption, grey oil smoke coming out of the exhaust or breather tube, or mechanical knocking. *tt
0900401 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 18, 2001Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt
090500 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 Ram | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 Ram | 15 | 38% |
| 2004 Ram | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram | 8 | 15% |
| 2002 Ram | 14 | 12% |
| 2001 Ram | 29 | 9% |
| 2000 Ram | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 Ram | 37 | 10% |
| 1998 Ram | 38 | 8% |
| 1997 Ram | 30 | 8% |
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.