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1994 Dodge RAM 1500 Air bags Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
6%of 116 total for the year
Median mileage
64,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have has issues with electrical ony Dodge truck, the light switch for headlights burning wires from nowhere when driving from light switch.aril of 2020 I was involved in an auto accident which was a result of my air bag steering wheel went off by itself, the light for the air bag was on for air bag was intermittent, but lately it wouldn't turn off anymore a mechanic checked said everything was fine,and would erase the lite, but would come back on, I called Dodge and was told it would at the time a lot of money to me to have all the electrical checked at my expense and the light switch was…”

NHTSA complaint #11365590, filed 2020-10

“While driving vehicle about 45 MPH the consumer hit an ice spot on the road losing control of vehicle, crashing into a pole, knocking the pole down and cutting it in half. Driver's air bag did not deploy. Dealer was contacted and they said this matter will would be investigated.”

NHTSA complaint #821062, filed 1998-01

“On february 21, 2000 consumer was involved in a severe front end collision . Dual airbags did not deploy, and seatbelt did not lock up, causing driver to hit steering wheel hard that it was bent. Dealer claimed everything was in working order. On nov 28,2000 consumer was involved in front end crash , hit back of vehicle, and then hit guardrail, again dual airbags did not deploy, and seatbelts did not lock. Chrysler sent out investgator who claimed there was no trouble codes in system.”

NHTSA complaint #877416, filed 2001-01

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20128011%
2011132%
2010143%
2009345%
200816530%
200716933%
200619324%
200537632%
200436833%
200345839%
2002466%
2001848%
2000418%
19996110%
19986312%
1997247%
1996103%
1995115%
199476%

Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500

Electrical system
22 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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