1994 Dodge RAM 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500, 9% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 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.
“The steel brake line to the rear bakes on my truck has rusted out resulting in total failure of the rear brakes. Luckly, the problem was noticed while in my driveway and not on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10112263, filed 2005-02, 70,000 miles“In sudden stops, the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and may result a crash. Dlr cannot determine the problem. The mechanic said there was not enough of vacuum to the brake booster., but cannot fix the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #838714, filed 1999-06“While driving consumer heard a undetectable noise and felt something in steering. Later on, when applying braked pedal went to floor, and temporarily lost brakes. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #879384, filed 2001-01“While driving vehicle 35 MPH the consumer applied brake pedal to stop vehicle to avoid crashing into another vehicle infront of him, but he couldn't stop vehicle, rear ending the other vehicle. Consumer thinks it was an ABS failure.”
NHTSA complaint #821709, filed 1998-02“Vacuum brake system reservoir that houses the brake fluid on top of the master cylinder appears to be deteriorating from the inside due to the brake fluid. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #859958, filed 2000-04Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 51 | 7% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 16 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 39 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 53 | 5% |
| 2003 | 73 | 6% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 59 | 5% |
| 2000 | 31 | 6% |
| 1999 | 56 | 9% |
| 1998 | 64 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 46 | 15% |
| 1995 | 27 | 13% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500
22 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsTires
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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