1994 Dodge RAM 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of the 116 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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 had problems with a loose ignition switch for several years. I have not reported it until now because I was unaware that it had been a problem for other owners. I had smoke come from the steering column but thought that it was just a fluke. The fan motor for the ventilation system quit working at the same time. Upon moving the steering column up and down with the tilt feature I was able to get the fan going again and the smoke stopped. This has happen on several occasions without smoke however. This happens on a random cycle with no apparent pattern of frequency. …”
NHTSA complaint #724749, filed 2000-06“While driving the windshield wipers stopped working, when checked the motor was not working. Dealer contacted and is aware, but cannot remedy the problem because the parts are unavailable. Parts ordered at owner's expense. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #833612, filed 1999-01“The contact owns a 1994 Dodge RAM 1500. While using the truck to plow with the heater blower on high, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the inspector was not able to look at the vehicle for two weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 00v135000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10956446, filed 2017-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 | 56 | 8% |
| 2008 | 26 | 5% |
| 2007 | 24 | 5% |
| 2006 | 65 | 8% |
| 2005 | 37 | 3% |
| 2004 | 20 | 2% |
| 2003 | 33 | 3% |
| 2002 | 53 | 7% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 1% |
| 1998 | 14 | 3% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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