1994 Dodge RAM 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,627miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500, 7% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,627 miles. 6 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.
“I exited a department store;got into my vehicle,put my key in the ignition ,and when I turned the key to the on position my drivers side air bag deployed.I received numerous abrasions to my chin and neck,broken nose,black eye,and a head concussion.”
NHTSA complaint #10676558, filed 2015-01, 127,627 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 diesel. After shifting the vehicle into drive and without accelerating, the contact noticed that the driver side air bag suddenly exploded without warning, causing a injury to the contacts eye. Moments later the contact noticed a burning smell coming from the center of the steering wheel. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 300,000. Updated 4/2/12 updated 05/02/12 the consumer stated after reversing and putting the truck in drive the air bag deployed and exploded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10449977, filed 2012-03, 300,000 miles“Clock spring had to be replaced due to air bag sensor light staying on while traveling , and inoperative horn and cruise control. Dealer was notified, and made repairs. The manufacturer declined reimbursement, consumer requested reimbursement because recall conditions were not met.”
NHTSA complaint #895302, filed 2001-08“While turning in parking lot driver's air bag deployed for unknown reason. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #895759, filed 2001-09“Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 40mph, 12:00 on front bumper, driver's airbag failed to deploy when rearended vehicle , as result, hit steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #809135, filed 1997-02Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 46 | 13% |
| 2006 | 77 | 11% |
| 2005 | 76 | 18% |
| 2004 | 90 | 15% |
| 2003 | 138 | 21% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 4% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 18 | 6% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500
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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