Dodge Ram 3500 1994
Model Ram 3500 made in 1994 by Dodge got 28 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. The car had some investigations: seats, steering and suspension. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V024000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/31/1993 to 10/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 79366 | 06/14/1999 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/05/1999 | 02/08/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: model 3500 light duty trucks only. operation of the headlamps over an extended period of time can result in headlamp switch failure, causing the headlamps or park lamps to go out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the lights fail, a visibility problem could occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the headlamp switch including a relay in the park lamp wiring circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 14, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 0200101 | 01/19/2001 | 618392 | Some customers may experience a situation in which the rear of the vehicle sits too high to attach their fifth wheel or goose neck trailer to the trailer hitch turnable. *jb | 04/12/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| DP03006 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/23/2003 | 04/08/2004 | SEAT BACK FAILURE | ||
| Odi has identified 30 incidents where it is alleged the seat back collapsed in a rear impact crash.these incidents are alleged to have contributed to 23 injuries and two deaths.the data presented to odi show that the seat back strength of the front seats comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207. seating system.according to daimlerchrylser the front seats were designed to collapse rearward in rear impact crashes as part of the energy absorptioncapabilities of the seating system to reduce the chance of serious injury to the occupant.rates of occurance were compared to peer vehicles, and it was shown that the performace of the subject vehicle was comparable to those vehicles.in view of the forgoing, it is unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification remedy of a safety defect in the subject vehicles as defined by the petitioner at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therfore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the nhtsa's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's mission, the petition is denied.for further details, refer to odi's response to the petition published in the federal register vol.69, no. 60 , dated march 29, 2004. | ||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||
| DP03006 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/23/2003 | 04/08/2004 | SEAT BACK FAILURE | ||
| Odi has identified 30 incidents where it is alleged the seat back collapsed in a rear impact crash.these incidents are alleged to have contributed to 23 injuries and two deaths.the data presented to odi show that the seat back strength of the front seats comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207. seating system.according to daimlerchrylser the front seats were designed to collapse rearward in rear impact crashes as part of the energy absorptioncapabilities of the seating system to reduce the chance of serious injury to the occupant.rates of occurance were compared to peer vehicles, and it was shown that the performace of the subject vehicle was comparable to those vehicles.in view of the forgoing, it is unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification remedy of a safety defect in the subject vehicles as defined by the petitioner at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therfore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the nhtsa's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's mission, the petition is denied.for further details, refer to odi's response to the petition published in the federal register vol.69, no. 60 , dated march 29, 2004. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE99026 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/16/1999 | 08/31/1999 | FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER | 99V214000 | |
| Allege failure of the coil spring/shock absorber bracket at its attachment to the vehicle frame may allow collapse of the front suspension, and potentially affect steering or braking system performance | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE00048 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/11/2000 | 03/07/2001 | LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL | 01V037000 | |
| Alleged that the throttle cable can fray or sever during normal use resulting in the throttle not returning to idle or an inability to accelerate. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 200014 | 60 | 11/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard has cracked and fallen apart. he stated that the dashboard is no longer a cosmetic issue, but a safety issue. while driving, the dashboard fell down in the area where the accelerator and brake pedals are located. the contact stated that plastic pieces of the dashboard have fallen out. the hands on the dashboard that indicate the vehicle speed are loose. the # of cylinders is unknown. the current and failure mileages were 200,014. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | 04/25/1995 | ||
| Trailer tow harness switch burned. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| Nhtsa recall campaign 99v024000 headlamp switch; the headlight switch failed shorting out which caused the headlights to go out while in use. the switch failed again but this time the wiring harness under the dash caught fire while being driven. there was a recall issued on the ram 3500 for this problem but the same failure has occured on this ram 2500 pickup. please describe details ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| Vehicle of will stall intermittently. problem is more frequent during warm weather. dealership has examined vehicle numerous times, but could not determine cause. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| 1 | 04/25/1995 | ||
| Transmission and engine continually experiencing hesitation problems. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| Nhtsa recall campaign 99v024000 headlamp switch; the headlight switch failed shorting out which caused the headlights to go out while in use. the switch failed again but this time the wiring harness under the dash caught fire while being driven. there was a recall issued on the ram 3500 for this problem but the same failure has occured on this ram 2500 pickup. please describe details ts | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 01/24/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving headlights will go off and on at different times, and sometimes will not work at all. vehicle was recalled before for this problem under recall 99v024000/ headlamp switch failure. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Harness/headlamp switch failed resulting in melting. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 04/11/1994 | |||
| Defective fuel pump. defective brakes. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/22/2002 | |||
| Consumer noticed the a fuel line fitting connector, and auxiliary cooler on transmission is not working properly. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ts | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 04/09/2003 | 05/18/1994 | ||
| Paint bubbling and peeling on cab and discoloration of paint on fenders. *nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | 04/25/1995 | ||
| Transmission and engine continually experiencing hesitation problems. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vibration and shifting problems since ownership. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 86879 | ||
| Brake line rusted into between fuel tank and frame. | |||
| 04/11/1994 | |||
| Defective fuel pump. defective brakes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Abs brakes pulsate when applying brakes, pedal sinks to the floor. once power brakes locked, and consumer went into a slide. *ak | |||
| 08/13/1996 | 2 | ||
| The truck loses it's braking power when backing up. the brake pads have to be changed every 5 to 10 thousand miles. the brakes on the truck are not large enough for that size truck.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/13/1996 | 2 | ||
| The truck loses it's braking power when backing up. the brake pads have to be changed every 5 to 10 thousand miles. the brakes on the truck are not large enough for that size truck.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Abs brakes pulsate when applying brakes, pedal sinks to the floor. once power brakes locked, and consumer went into a slide. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/21/1998 | 1 | 04/25/1995 | |
| Tie rod failed causing vibration. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Vehicle that was sold to consumer as a salvaged vehicle involved in an accident. front and center parts of frame were crushed, and put back together. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 95000 | 1 | 05/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle hit a bump, which started a violent shaking or death wobble in the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer reinforced the shock tower, and determined that the track bar was loose. there is a nhtsa recall # 94v097000 which pertains to the front suspension. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 06/29/1998 | 1 | 04/25/1995 | |
| Stabilizer bar failed causing vibration. | |||
| TRAILER HITCHES | |||
| 07/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| Failure of trailer hitch on the back of the 1994 dodge pickup truck.*mr the truck hitch extended too far out from the mounts, putting undue leverage and stress on the metal which resulted in it failing. a recall was issued for model year 1998-2000 but not for earlier model years. the consumer had the hitches replaced at his expense and request reimbursement from the manufacturer. *nm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 1 | |||
| Throttle linkage clip fails, the ability to accelerate is gone and idle speed and rpm's are all that is available. mjs | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ROSEVILLE | 95661 | AUTOWEST DODGE | 916-781-8100 |
| OR | HILLSBORO | 97123 | DICKS COUNTRY DODGE |