1994 Dodge RAM 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 14%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 225,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500, 14% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 225,000 miles. 2 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.
“The front left tire came into contact with a small bump while slightly turning left. It violently started wobbling making it nearly impossible to maintain control, and will only stop when your speed reaches under 25 MPH. The death wobble was very unpredictable when it first started happening, but now it is constantly threatening. I took the truck to auto nation Dodge ram on arapahoe rd in colorado back in may of 2014. I asked them to fix all recalls, and described to them what was happening. The invoice I received claimed to have fixed just a few recalls that did not fix the main problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10654544, filed 2014-11, 100,000 miles“The transmission mount failed causing the drive-shaft counter ballance to move approx. 4 to the left. This caused the drive-shaft counter ballance to wear a hole about 3' long and 1' wide in the fuel tank. The result was lost fuel spraying under truck, coating rear tires and brakes. This could have caused a fire or possible explosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10378371, filed 2011-01, 350,000 miles“While driving at 60 MPH, a passenger accidently hit the shift indicater and vehicle gear went to park, engine was destroyed. Consumer feels gears should not be able to move just by bumping against the shifter. Consumer stated vehicle skidded out of control, rolled 3/4 of 1 turn, destroying the fiber glass bed cover, cab both doors, hood and fender.”
NHTSA complaint #8000666, filed 2001-12“Transmission cooling line has been leaking oil due to improper fittings. Dealer stated fittings were no longer manufactured. Both lines have to be replaced in order to put in newer fittings. The consumer stated that leaking oil from fitting may cause a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #8011904, filed 2002-06“Transmission slips at 50mph. Transmission also disengages from overdrive at 65- 70 MPH. This has happened many times. Dealer has not fixed it yet. Pcm had been replaced in 1995.PCM reprogram in 1997. Transmission has had bands adjusted in 1997 . To date over drive unit has not been checked out. This problems only happens when in overdrive .which makes me think overdrive unit needs to be rebuilt. …”
NHTSA complaint #707765, filed 1999-06Related service bulletins
- 10148822Jun 11, 2018This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for improperly crimped hose fittings. Improperly…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 35 | 12% |
| 2011 | 16 | 5% |
| 2010 | 13 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 20 | 6% |
| 2007 | 17 | 5% |
| 2006 | 37 | 6% |
| 2005 | 63 | 15% |
| 2004 | 110 | 19% |
| 2003 | 55 | 8% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 28 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 7% |
| 1999 | 35 | 11% |
| 1998 | 29 | 13% |
| 1997 | 32 | 15% |
| 1996 | 44 | 15% |
| 1995 | 39 | 15% |
| 1994 | 24 | 14% |
| 1993 | 6 | 15% |
| 1992 | 3 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 2500
42 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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