1994 Dodge RAM 2500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500, 4% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,950 miles.
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.
“The hood on my 1994 Dodge ram pickup came open as I was driving down a highway, now I have a hood that will not shut and a truck that is not drivable. I have owned this truck for 2 1/2 years and have never heard of the recall that was done on the hood latch.”
NHTSA complaint #10180744, filed 2007-01, 124,950 miles“The vehicle was involved in two separate accidents due to hood latch becoming disengaged, consumer is seeking reimbursement for the damages since the failed part was on recall, manufacturer denied consumers claim stating that the particular vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. (insurance company on behalf of client).”
NHTSA complaint #562129, filed 2001-07“While driving on highway at 65 MPH hood flew up without prior warning, slamming into windshield, and obstructing driver's vision. Hood latch was replaced under a recall several years ago. Problem has reoccurred.”
NHTSA complaint #886058, filed 2001-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 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 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 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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