1994 Dodge RAM Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 6%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Dodge RAM, 6% of the 469 complaints for this model year. 20 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While going 45-50 MPH went into a ditch,then hit building head-on. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Also, seatbelt did not retract enough to protect consumer. Not taken to dealer, mechanic said airbag sensor was in wrong place. Damage to vehicle $ 3800, consumer injured. Dodge co. Not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #875576, filed 2000-11“While driving had animalon leash on hand, animal jerked, glanced back to check if animal jumped out of truck, vehicle went off road, hit telephone pole, driver's side air bag did not deploy. Took vehicle to dealership for body work repair.”
NHTSA complaint #807137, filed 1997-03“Driver noticed the airbag light began flickering on and off and attempted to pull off the highway. As the driver slowed to merge off the highway the airbag deployed, however she was able to get to the shoulder safely.”
NHTSA complaint #541502, filed 1998-09“While driving about 25 MPH had a direct frontal impact with a pole and driver's air bag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #852729, filed 1999-11Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 15 | 13% |
| 2001 | 46 | 14% |
| 2000 | 23 | 16% |
| 1999 | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 | 66 | 14% |
| 1997 | 38 | 10% |
| 1996 | 38 | 6% |
| 1995 | 38 | 6% |
| 1994 | 27 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM
91 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsSuspension
47 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
19 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge RAM
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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