1994 Dodge RAM 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500, 10% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Consumer noticed the a fuel line fitting connector, and auxiliary cooler on transmission is not working properly. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021632, filed 2002-10“When driving at 45 MPH without prior warning the vehicle shut down. Driver pullrd over, and when tried to restart the vehicle, the vehicle kicked over and shut back down. The consumer took the vehicle to repair shop. The computer system had to be replaced twice, and the fuel pump also had to be replaced. Currently, the pressure is building up inside the vehicle, and the cosnumer states there wasn't any problem with the pressure until the dealer replaced some parts.”
NHTSA complaint #831424, filed 1998-11“When the gas tank is full to capacity, gas will leak from underneath. Gas tank rollover valve failed, causing fuel to leak prior to/after recall repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #825393, filed 1998-08“The fuel throttle cable is just about frayed in half, and the foot feed cable to the injection pump connecting to a steel rod that has plastic ends pop out. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #962876, filed 1995-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 40 | 11% |
| 2011 | 16 | 7% |
| 2010 | 18 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 12 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 12 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 20% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 14% |
| 1999 | 10 | 10% |
| 1998 | 10 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 12% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500
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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