1994 Dodge RAM 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 25%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500, 25% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake system on Dodge RAM 2500 causes a dangerous pulling condition. I have nearly been in several accidents when pulling a trailer, as the additional weight causes the pulling condition to become very severe. I feel this is a security risk to myself and other motorists.”
NHTSA complaint #10028493, filed 2003-07, 125,000 miles“When driving the truck and you go to brake, the truck pulls to the left. We have own this vehicle from day 1. New calibers was installed when it first started and that has not fixed the issue. We have learnt to deal with this issue, even though it could be dangerous when coming to a stop. Is there a problem. For after reading the complaints this has been an issue for a while on some of these trucks. What is the fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10500912, filed 2013-03“The brakes have failed six times over the six years I have owned this truck. The brake pedal stays firm but there are no brtakes. Kfive times I coasted to a stop, the latest failure resulted in a minor one car accident. We are afraid to drive this thing and only used about 500 miles in the past 18 months. The truck has been to the dealers several times, once for four weeks and they don't find a problem. I have a comercial drivers license and spent 17 years as a foriegn car mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #725926, filed 2000-07“With engine in idle and applying brakes more than twice, the third time loss of power brakes will occur. Dealer has installed new check valve, but defect keeps occurring. Consumer feels diesel engine does not produce enough vaccum while in idle , 800 rpms. Chrysler has now developed a fix to install a vaccum accumalator at consumer costs.”
NHTSA complaint #893522, filed 2001-08“Braking system worked intermittently. Had brake master cylinder replaced 3 times. Also, electrical problems/headlights going off and on/power windows going up and down, and door locks locking and unlocking while driving. Dodge replaced entire electrical system under warranty. Vehicle has been to dealer 74 times under warranty, dealer can't find cause of problem on brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #878196, filed 2001-01Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 34 | 7% |
| 2000 | 29 | 14% |
| 1999 | 72 | 23% |
| 1998 | 44 | 20% |
| 1997 | 39 | 18% |
| 1996 | 80 | 27% |
| 1995 | 61 | 23% |
| 1994 | 42 | 25% |
| 1993 | 17 | 44% |
| 1992 | 10 | 31% |
| 1991 | 8 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500
24 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
11 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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