1994 Dodge RAM Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 6%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 139,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Dodge RAM, 6% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 139,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While the vehicle was parked and running and consumer was standing in the rear of vehicle white smoke came from the rear of the vehicle. This caused health problems to the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10094285, filed 2004-09, 139,000 miles“Driving at 70mph catalytic converter would plug or clog up & exhaust could not exit. This caused motor to stop. Been to dealer & mechanic, they indicated that warranty had expired along with the service contract. Catalytic converter was replaced once in 1998 for a similar problem. Manufacturer no help. When the motor stopped, it caused power brake and power steering failures.”
NHTSA complaint #872046, filed 2000-10“Track bar on the front broke off while consumer was driving. As a result, vehicle was very difficult to control. Consumer states track bar separated from frame bracket. Threaded portion broke at the radius. Also the serpentine belt and water pump failed and were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8004405, filed 2002-02“While driving vehicle about 40 MPH vehicle had a transmission problem. When trying to accelerate vehicle felt like it was neutral when in drive. Consumer stopped vehicle on the side of the road for a few minutes then moved pawl back to drive at that time transmission worked. * oil pump/fuel pump also malfunctioned/replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #823692, filed 1998-06“Vehicle experienced several engine related problems, the interior/exterior valves were bent, the short block was replaced, the oil pan was replaced, the valve seals were replaced, the thermostat was replaced, the engine ran rough and shook, and plugs were gapped incorrectly.”
NHTSA complaint #556907, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 97V084000May 5, 1997Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain…Covers: Dodge RAM 1994–1997
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 15 | 38% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 15% |
| 2002 | 14 | 12% |
| 2001 | 29 | 9% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 37 | 10% |
| 1998 | 38 | 8% |
| 1997 | 30 | 8% |
| 1996 | 57 | 9% |
| 1995 | 51 | 8% |
| 1994 | 28 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 13% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 18% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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