1994 Dodge RAM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 8%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 39 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Dodge RAM, 8% of the 469 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“This problem has been brought up and looked at Dodge dealer. Steering collum is come apart but they told me that it was my fault. They weren't liable and sent me away. The steering wheel can be lifted up and down in and out about a inch of play. I also had a bunch more problems down the road after I bought the truck. They never fixed any of the problems right so I stopped bringing it too them. I spent a half of a year trying and here I am now with a truck that has 110,00 miles new timing chain new heads new wheel bearing new clutch. I have run out of money and patience. …”
NHTSA complaint #734913, filed 2000-10“Experiencing long stopping distance during wet weather, resulting in lockup. Tt the power steering was grinding in four wheel drive. Front brakes fold, then snap and lock-up. When pumpd, the pedal goes up and increases stopping distance. The accelerator sticks sometimes. The windows rattle and the console works intermittently and leaks air as well.”
NHTSA complaint #974118, filed 1995-10“While going down road steering wheel tore of frame, and vehicle started coming off ground. Also, vehicle cut half front tire from time vehicle started coming off ground untiltime it stopped. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated no warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #895562, filed 2001-08“Had front alignment in january 1999 ,repalced track bar in febuary 1999 .in june of 1999 took to dealer to adjust steering box.was told steering box had to be replaced. Steering box on national back order. Had to much play in steering truck. Truck is 4 years old .”
NHTSA complaint #707762, filed 1999-06Related recalls
- 96V230000Nov 18, 1996If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.Covers: Dodge RAM 1994–1995
- 95V088000May 12, 1995While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering…Covers: Dodge RAM 1994–1995, Dakota 1994
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 33% |
| 2008 | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 53 | 17% |
| 2000 | 22 | 15% |
| 1999 | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 43 | 7% |
| 1995 | 49 | 8% |
| 1994 | 39 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 22% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM
91 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsSuspension
47 complaintsFuel system
40 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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