1994 Dodge RAM 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
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 straps holding the gas tank in our 1994 Dodge RAM 1500 pickup corroded, causing the fuel tank to hang down beneath the vehicle. We noticed this problem before any dangerous incident occurred and rigged a temporary nylon strap. We later replaced the oem retaining straps at a total cost of approximately $300.”
NHTSA complaint #10416578, filed 2011-08, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Dodge 1500. The contact stated that he noticed that the fuel mileage had significantly reduced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the fuel pumped would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10483492, filed 2012-11, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Dodge RAM 1500. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the fuel tank dropped to the ground. The rear straps fractured due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 09/21/11 the consumer was informed the problem was not covered under warranty. The consumer replaced both fuel tank straps. Updated 09/28/11”
NHTSA complaint #10420948, filed 2011-08, 102,000 miles“2 days before taking vehicle to repair shop consumer was smelling gas. There were puddles of gas beside exhaust pipe and under hood on top of engine manifold. Gas was leaking down side, hot engine. Repair shop ordered, and replaced fuel lines which have a new safety clip.”
NHTSA complaint #886207, filed 2001-04“The contact owns a 1994 Dodge RAM 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked fuel from the cylinder wall fuel injector. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 02/18/15 updated 9/17/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10667583, filed 2014-12Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 126 | 18% |
| 2011 | 142 | 21% |
| 2010 | 39 | 8% |
| 2009 | 43 | 6% |
| 2008 | 64 | 12% |
| 2007 | 38 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 62 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 29 | 8% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500
22 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
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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