1994 Dodge RAM 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500, 8% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,500 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.
“Top of dashboard is cracked and coming to pieces. The rattling is distracting and loose flying sharp pieces would be a danger in any minor accident or even a bad bump. The dealer cost of $647 to replace it is ridiculous, especially since it's a factory defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10487354, filed 2012-12, 309,000 miles“Cable that holds full size spare tire rusted through and broke in which my spare tire went flying through traffic. Luckily no one was killed. Vehicle is a 1994 Dodge RAM 2500 pick-up truck. I feel cables should not be used to secure spare tires under a vehicle. Very dangerous especially if you live in an area that salts the roads every winter.”
NHTSA complaint #10373408, filed 2010-12“The contact owns a 1994 Dodge RAM 2500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle would accelerate rapidly whenever the contact drove over a bump. The front end of the vehicle was rebuilt several times; however, the gear shifter continues to wobble. The failure mileage was less than 5,000 and current mileage was 185,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10253197, filed 2008-12, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Dodge RAM 2500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would accelerate rapidly when driving over bumps in the road. The front end of the vehicle has been rebuilt several times, but the gear shifter continues to wobble. The failure mileage was less than 5,000 and current mileage was 185,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10253193, filed 2008-12, 5,000 miles“Dash panel is completely broken in 20 to 30 pieces including part that holds Vin plate. I the event of a accident these pieces could be shrapnel that can cause death or serious injury to passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #11429518, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 35 | 6% |
| 2003 | 146 | 22% |
| 2002 | 40 | 26% |
| 2001 | 181 | 39% |
| 2000 | 56 | 27% |
| 1999 | 53 | 17% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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