1994 Dodge RAM Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 91about this part
- Share
- 19%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,608miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 91 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Dodge RAM, 19% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,608 miles. 13 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.
“Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the brake line had rusted causing fluid to leak out and extend stopping distance. Ts dealership installed new brake line. Dealership stated started needed to be replaced, however consumer declined.”
NHTSA complaint #8022330, filed 2002-11, 87,608 miles“Vehicle pulls hard to left when braking,,,,,,have to hold it right to keep steering wheel from going left,,,,,pads & calipers were replaced under warranty and after warranty ran out but does not help,,,,,,,the steering gear box on these trucks make them wander all over the road,,,,,,lots of play in the steering,,,,,,,,,,,I feel chrysler needs to address these problems,,,,,,,I am a member of a club that has 6600 members with the Dodge RAM 2500/3500 pickups with the diesel engine and there are all kinds of stories there about trying to deal with these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #741976, filed 2001-03“On a cold wintry day. I slowed to make a turn and lost my brakes as soon as I'd applied them. The brakes came back after several pedal applications, but made a loud scraping noise. Late that evening, I pulled the wheel to inspect the damage and saw that the friction material of the pad, on the piston side, had disappeared completely. There was a small scratch on the rotor. I saved all of the original pads to this set after replacing them myself. Last year I was moving things around in the garage and accidently dropped the identical (intact) pad for the right side. …”
NHTSA complaint #717924, filed 2000-01“When pumping the brakes on the fourth time, there was no brakng ability. Truck continued to travel. This happened while traveling at any speed in forward or reverse. Dealer was notified about the problem. A vaccum assist canister was installed by the dealer at no charge. Problem with the truck continues.”
NHTSA complaint #859584, filed 2000-04“Consumer states that page 34 of new Dodge RAM manual states a warning and he experienced the problem while driving during rush hour traffic, stop and go. Vehicle stopped and the anti-lock brakes started to work and came down slowly. While driving 35-40 MPH hit another vehicle. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #824952, filed 1998-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2005 | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 13 | 11% |
| 2001 | 34 | 11% |
| 2000 | 24 | 16% |
| 1999 | 82 | 22% |
| 1998 | 113 | 23% |
| 1997 | 80 | 20% |
| 1996 | 173 | 28% |
| 1995 | 150 | 25% |
| 1994 | 91 | 19% |
| 1993 | 16 | 30% |
| 1992 | 8 | 14% |
| 1991 | 10 | 20% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM
68 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsSuspension
47 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsAir bags
27 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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