1994 Dodge RAM 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of the 116 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Transmission cooling lines quck connector failed prior to manufacturer's recall, recall repairs done. Driver burned hand while reattaching the connector . Manufacturer's recall 722.”
NHTSA complaint #535163, filed 1998-05“Gear shift handle fell off while driving several times due to being designed with a handle that has no attaching bolts, screws etc. To hold handle properly.”
NHTSA complaint #527063, filed 1997-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 92 | 13% |
| 2011 | 176 | 26% |
| 2010 | 229 | 47% |
| 2009 | 231 | 34% |
| 2008 | 73 | 13% |
| 2007 | 61 | 12% |
| 2006 | 100 | 13% |
| 2005 | 594 | 51% |
| 2004 | 181 | 16% |
| 2003 | 125 | 11% |
| 2002 | 99 | 12% |
| 2001 | 95 | 9% |
| 2000 | 45 | 9% |
| 1999 | 59 | 10% |
| 1998 | 85 | 16% |
| 1997 | 56 | 16% |
| 1996 | 52 | 17% |
| 1995 | 30 | 14% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsFuel system
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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