1994 Dodge RAM 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 181,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500, 8% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 181,200 miles. 3 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 was driving home at night with $105 worth of groceries and all of a sudden my headlights just quit working and it was pretty dark couldn't see anything so I had to pull over and stop and wait for someone to come pick me and all my groceries up because I couldn't drive home without headlights”
NHTSA complaint #11383351, filed 2020-12, 88,956 miles“Driving during the day with lights on (low beam) and smoke and the smell of burning plastic began pouring out of the upper left portion of the dash. The failure was the light switch which was burnt and so was the plastic connector. The Dodge dealer was aware of the problem and I was told by the parts person that if I just replaced the switch with out putting in an updated wiring harness that there was a 100 % probability that this incident would occur again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140915, filed 2005-10, 248,400 miles“After driving approximately 30 min, the headlamps intermittently lose power, sometimes staying off until the switch is manipulated to re-establish the electrical connection. Slight burning odor accompanies incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10372460, filed 2010-12, 344,000 miles“On two occasions ignition switch wires caught on fire. This caused the plastic around the ignition to melt. Dealer informed the consumer that there was a recall, but this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10061073, filed 2004-03, 114,000 miles“Braking system worked intermittently. Had brake master cylinder replaced 3 times. Also, electrical problems/headlights going off and on/power windows going up and down, and door locks locking and unlocking while driving. Dodge replaced entire electrical system under warranty. Vehicle has been to dealer 74 times under warranty, dealer can't find cause of problem on brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #878196, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10139009Feb 13, 201368069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 51 | 18% |
| 2011 | 24 | 8% |
| 2010 | 22 | 9% |
| 2009 | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 5% |
| 2007 | 24 | 7% |
| 2006 | 131 | 20% |
| 2005 | 34 | 8% |
| 2004 | 47 | 8% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 15 | 7% |
| 1997 | 18 | 8% |
| 1996 | 26 | 9% |
| 1995 | 25 | 9% |
| 1994 | 14 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 4 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
15 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology