1994 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 14%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500, 14% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We ( my family and I) were driving east on i40 getting on the interstate at papermill road. There was as shimmy, then a pop, bang clank and shudder and then we lost steering. It almost caused a wreck. I had to slam on the brakes,and had to trouble steering it to the to the emergency lane crossing over infront of other cars. I lost steering ability in the truck we had to drive it home at 25 miles per hour. When we would hit a small bump in the road it would shimmy and shake. It takes three rotations of the steering wheel to make even a gentle curve.”
NHTSA complaint #10616551, filed 2014-07, 283,502 miles“Spring shock tower separating from frame on driver and passenger side/welds. I have taken my vehicle into the Dodge dealership, and since there is no recall pertaining to my vehicle, Dodge has refused to fix this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #765488, filed 2002-08“The contact owns a 1994 Dodge RAM 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated and produced a grinding noise when turning the vehicle. The noise was heard the most when making left turns. The vehicle was brought to the dealer who stated that the suspension and ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The current mileagewas 49,000, and failure mileage was 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10187135, filed 2007-04, 48,000 miles“Driver side front wheel disconnected from vehicle at 40 MPH. Repair shop replaced the tie rod and ball joints. Consumer was not sure if upper or lower ball joints were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10062863, filed 2004-03“Both front coil spring mounts are tearing away from frame. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #895241, filed 2001-08Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 40 | 6% |
| 2010 | 29 | 6% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 49 | 9% |
| 2007 | 69 | 13% |
| 2006 | 106 | 13% |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 | 66 | 6% |
| 2003 | 57 | 5% |
| 2002 | 71 | 9% |
| 2001 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 | 35 | 7% |
| 1999 | 31 | 5% |
| 1998 | 34 | 7% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 16 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500
22 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
11 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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