1994 Dodge RAM 3500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500, 6% of the 70 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Vehicle that was sold to consumer as a salvaged vehicle involved in an accident. Front and center parts of frame were crushed, and put back together. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #883059, filed 2001-03“Vehicle is exhibiting possible suspension problems including excessive movement between the pickup when towing a camper. The truck has suddenly rolled to the right as though a tire had rolled oot of the rim, there are cracks in the front of the pickup box and bottom of the cab. Allowing the box to twist in relation to the frame and the height of the camper. The motion is extreme and is accompanied by clicks and pops of the sheet metal from the area of the cracks. It is also possible that the suspension problems caused the driver side u bolts to be loose.”
NHTSA complaint #566931, filed 2002-08Related 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 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 53 | 19% |
| 2002 | 9 | 20% |
| 2001 | 31 | 24% |
| 2000 | 9 | 16% |
| 1999 | 18 | 17% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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