Dodge 3500 1994
Model 3500 made in 1994 by Dodge got 37 consumer complains as well as 3 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting and steering.
Model 1994
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE98002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/14/1998 | 05/08/1998 | HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURE | ||
| Consumers allege failure of the headlights resulting in a loss of vision | ||||||
| EA98010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/08/1998 | 12/10/1999 | HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT | 99V024000 | |
| Alleged malfunction of the headlight switch and/or harness resulting in loss of any combination of the following lights: headlights; park lamps; tail lamps; and side marker lamps. | ||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| DP03002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/07/2003 | 07/22/2003 | STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION | ||
| Mr. larry a. sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 06/07/2002 | |||
| Driver side airbag deployed without vehicle being in an accident.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/25/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced electrical failure which caused the headlight switch / wiring / ignition switch to burn out, resulting in repairs. *yc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Tow package can not be used as the design of the vehicle's electrical system does not handle more lights than what is on it. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 10/28/1997 | 2 | ||
| When driving at 45 mph without prior warning the vehicle shut down. driver pullrd over, and when tried to restart the vehicle, the vehicle kicked over and shut back down. the consumer took the vehicle to repair shop. the computer system had to be replaced twice, and the fuel pump also had to be replaced. currently, the pressure is building up inside the vehicle, and the cosnumer states there wasn't any problem with the pressure until the dealer replaced some parts. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| When vehicle was being repaired for recall # 819 the ignition switch was found to be melted. dealer was aware of the problem. dealer stated that the ignition switch was not part of the recall. the switch has not been replaced. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/04/1999 | |||
| Igition switch had a loose connection, and wiring harness caught on fire and melted. also, abs light came on. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 11/05/1999 | |||
| It was rainy day and vehicle had been driven about 2 hrs before incident. vehicle was parked and consumer noticed smoke inside car. fire was coming up through the dashboard between the headlight switch and vin. contacted dealer and manufacturer. they investigated, and claimed they were not responsible if over 12 months. *ak | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire under the dash after being parked for over an hour. this was due to an electrical short under the dash. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/18/1997 | 1 | ||
| Van experiencing floor overheating, possibly due to exhaust system failure. insurance company requesting information. mjs | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| Recall # 99v024000 chrysler/headlamp switch; after having recall work performed the headlight swtich failed. the dealer did not install a new wiring harness whcih caused the headlights to fail. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 10/28/1997 | 2 | ||
| When driving at 45 mph without prior warning the vehicle shut down. driver pullrd over, and when tried to restart the vehicle, the vehicle kicked over and shut back down. the consumer took the vehicle to repair shop. the computer system had to be replaced twice, and the fuel pump also had to be replaced. currently, the pressure is building up inside the vehicle, and the cosnumer states there wasn't any problem with the pressure until the dealer replaced some parts. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/11/1994 | ||
| Fuel pump failed and replaced. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/14/1995 | 09/14/1994 | ||
| When the gas tank is full to capacity, gas will leak from underneath. gas tank rollover valve failed, causing fuel to leak prior to/after recall repairs. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 1 | 04/11/1994 | ||
| The hood latch failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 3 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Truck vibrates excessively ,the dealer has replaced transmission/torque converter and the problem still exists. yh | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Consumer has been experiencing transmission failure during operation of the vehicle. consumer has contacted the dealer . please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 10/21/1999 | |||
| Noticed transmission leaking underneath. it was leaking onto the exhaust system pipe and catalytic converter, clearly back to the brakes and rear bumper. contacted dealer who was not able to help due to expired warranty. transmission cooler lines were clamped together where they can rubed each other and wore out. *ak | |||
| The transmission cooling lines rub together, causing the lines to burn through and leak all the transmission fluid. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1998 | 05/06/1995 | ||
| The plastic fitting on the transmission pressure line becomes hot and melts, allowing the transmission fluid to leak out. at this time all power is lost and driver has no control over the truck. the problem has been corrected at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| When traveling and upon applying force to the brake pedal, consumer noticed vibration in the steering column. the vehicle pulled to the left and right, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the right seal and the left seal. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 0 | 04/11/1994 | ||
| Seat belts failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/04/1999 | |||
| Igition switch had a loose connection, and wiring harness caught on fire and melted. also, abs light came on. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 2 | 04/11/1994 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| While driving and during panic or hard stopping, vehicle pulls to left and left front brakes locks up. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 1 | |||
| Power brake loss due to design flaw of the system. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 1 | 05/25/1994 | |
| Steering column shaft failed per recall notice causing it to completely separate while driving. nlm (recall 96v230000) | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle is exhibiting possible suspension problems including excessive movement between the pickup when towing a camper. the truck has suddenly rolled to the right as though a tire had rolled oot of the rim, there are cracks in the front of the pickup box and bottom of the cab. allowing the box to twist in relation to the frame and the height of the camper. the motion is extreme and is accompanied by clicks and pops of the sheet metal from the area of the cracks. it is also possible that the suspension problems caused the driver side u bolts to be loose. *tt | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle is exhibiting possible suspension problems including excessive movement between the pickup when towing a camper. the truck has suddenly rolled to the right as though a tire had rolled oot of the rim, there are cracks in the front of the pickup box and bottom of the cab. allowing the box to twist in relation to the frame and the height of the camper. the motion is extreme and is accompanied by clicks and pops of the sheet metal from the area of the cracks. it is also possible that the suspension problems caused the driver side u bolts to be loose. *tt | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 3 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Entire cab shakes at various times while driving. the dealer could not determine problem. when shaking occurs the vehicle is difficult if not impossible to steer, this resulted in driver having to go off the side of road several times. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 1 | 04/11/1994 | ||
| Coil failure. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 173000 | 1 | 04/30/1994 |
| While driving 35-40 mph vehicle ran over a small bump. this caused the vehicle to vibrate severely. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the stabilize bar bracket was ripped from the frame. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | |||
| 10/22/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Front axle support upper tower spring welds are cracking on l and r side. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/02/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Tire has separated in the middle of tread. steel belts have completely separated and the tread is completely opened up. *ak (dot number: vd1l1xa tiresize: 225 75r16) | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 04/18/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Air duct intake located between battery and left front headlight is not screened to prevent debris from being sucked into air filter chamber. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 5 | 04/11/1994 | ||
| Problem w/windshield. | |||