1994 Dodge RAM Van Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Dodge RAM Van (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1994 Dodge RAM Van. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and latches, locks and linkages (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown2 33%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “I had problems from day 1. Battery went dead the very next morning after I brought the van home. I kept recharging it untill it failed completly on a trip to frorida. I figuired out the built in vacuum cleaner had a short. I took it out. The front tires showed excessive wear on outer edges. I kept rotating them. I went to a front end shop for a wheel alignment, they told me the wheel bearings were bad and ball joints were worn, they suggested I go to a chrysler dealer since it was still unde warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070267, filed 2004-01Engine cooling: “The serpentine belt will disengage from the engine, causing loss of steering ability. While first starting vehicle and putting into reverse, loud noises came from the serpentine belt area, dealer replaced faulty serpentine belt.”
NHTSA complaint #818990, filed 1997-11Latches, locks and linkages: “The metal on the door where the latch mechanism attaches is cracking. Problem is worse on the driver's side. Van was taken to the dealership, and problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #857654, filed 2000-02Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 Dodge RAM Van in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10139009Feb 13, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206…
Other model years of the Dodge RAM Van
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16 | 50,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 14 | 56,030 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 33 | 60,000 | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 29 | 49,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 47 | 71,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 22 | 111,374 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 16 | 95,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 18 | 31,365 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 14 | 144,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge RAM Van model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Dodge RAM Van have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1994 Dodge RAM Van as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Dodge RAM Van is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1994 Dodge RAM Van been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.