1994 DODGE RAM 3500
1 recalls, 102 complaints - 9 TSBs
99V024000 Feb 5, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OUT.
Consequence
IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.
Complaint Statistics
102 total complaints
4 crashes 9 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 |
POWER TRAIN
Aug 2, 2020
Incident date: Sep 25, 2019
IN A HARD RAIN OR EVEN WASHING UP UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK THE 4WD SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON AND IT WILL SAY IT'S TRYING TO TRANSFER OVER TO 4WD AND WHEN IT TRIED WITH ME I WAS RUNNING AROUND 55 MPH! IT JERKS THE [XXX] OUT OF THE TRUCK WITH A LOUD HAMMER NOISE! IT WILL CAUSE A PERSON TO WRECK IF YOU ARE NO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 2, 2020
Incident date: Sep 25, 2019
IN A HARD RAIN OR EVEN WASHING UP UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK THE 4WD SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON AND IT WILL SAY IT'S TRYING TO TRANSFER OVER TO 4WD AND WHEN IT TRIED WITH ME I WAS RUNNING AROUND 55 MPH! IT JERKS THE [XXX] OUT OF THE TRUCK WITH A LOUD HAMMER NOISE! IT WILL CAUSE A PERSON TO WRECK IF YOU ARE NO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 2, 2020
Incident date: Sep 25, 2019
IN A HARD RAIN OR EVEN WASHING UP UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK THE 4WD SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON AND IT WILL SAY IT'S TRYING TO TRANSFER OVER TO 4WD AND WHEN IT TRIED WITH ME I WAS RUNNING AROUND 55 MPH! IT JERKS THE [XXX] OUT OF THE TRUCK WITH A LOUD HAMMER NOISE! IT WILL CAUSE A PERSON TO WRECK IF YOU ARE NO... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 15, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
2 OUT OF THE 3 MAIN TRANSPIRATION AND DELIVERY SERVICE VEHICLES THAT I PERSONALLY USED TO GET TO THE JOB SITE AND TO DELIVER HEAVY METAL STRUCTURES ARE IN VERY BAD SHAPE, PARTICULARLY DODGE RUM 1994 PLATE NUMBER (74R 300). THE MAIN PROBLEMS ON THIS TRUCK ARE THE BAD BRAKES, ESPECIALLY WHEN CARRYING ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 15, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
2 OUT OF THE 3 MAIN TRANSPIRATION AND DELIVERY SERVICE VEHICLES THAT I PERSONALLY USED TO GET TO THE JOB SITE AND TO DELIVER HEAVY METAL STRUCTURES ARE IN VERY BAD SHAPE, PARTICULARLY DODGE RUM 1994 PLATE NUMBER (74R 300). THE MAIN PROBLEMS ON THIS TRUCK ARE THE BAD BRAKES, ESPECIALLY WHEN CARRYING ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 15, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
2 OUT OF THE 3 MAIN TRANSPIRATION AND DELIVERY SERVICE VEHICLES THAT I PERSONALLY USED TO GET TO THE JOB SITE AND TO DELIVER HEAVY METAL STRUCTURES ARE IN VERY BAD SHAPE, PARTICULARLY DODGE RUM 1994 PLATE NUMBER (74R 300). THE MAIN PROBLEMS ON THIS TRUCK ARE THE BAD BRAKES, ESPECIALLY WHEN CARRYING ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 1, 2017
Incident date: Jul 21, 2017
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 1994 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCK.... INQUIRED ABOUT GENERAL RECALLS... CONTACT HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DODGE DEALERSHIP AFTER CATCHING FIRE DUE TO RECALL... DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING... DEALERSHIP HAD INVESTIGATIONS TEAM COME OUT TO INSPECT TRUCK AFTER FIRE... TRUCK HAD BEEN R... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 1, 2017
Incident date: Jul 21, 2017
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 1994 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCK.... INQUIRED ABOUT GENERAL RECALLS... CONTACT HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DODGE DEALERSHIP AFTER CATCHING FIRE DUE TO RECALL... DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING... DEALERSHIP HAD INVESTIGATIONS TEAM COME OUT TO INSPECT TRUCK AFTER FIRE... TRUCK HAD BEEN R... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 18, 2015
Incident date: May 15, 2015
PULLING INTO TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY HAS NO POWER AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE NEARLY CAUSED A ACCIDENT. THROTTLE BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DODGE DEALER. DODGE SAYS THIS IS DUE TO A THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WHICH HAS BEEN ON BACK-ORDER SINCE MAY. WE RECEIVE A E-MAIL FROM DODGE CORPORATE R... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 28, 2015
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
TLA* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED, BUT FAILED TO STOP WHEN PULLED FORCEFULLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THREE POINT SEAT BELT SYSTEM IN THE FLOORBOARD WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MAN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 15, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR AND WIRING HARNESS MELTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPA... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Mar 21, 2014
Incident date: Mar 13, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED . THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD TO APPLY THE BREAKS AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM SHAKING . THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED MANY TI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 21, 2014
Incident date: Mar 13, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED . THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD TO APPLY THE BREAKS AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM SHAKING . THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED MANY TI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 21, 2014
Incident date: Mar 13, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED . THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD TO APPLY THE BREAKS AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM SHAKING . THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED MANY TI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 14, 2011
Incident date: Oct 11, 2011
BRAKE LINE RUSTED INTO BETWEEN FUEL TANK AND FRAME. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
May 16, 2007
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED AND FALLEN APART. HE STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD IS NO LONGER A COSMETIC ISSUE, BUT A SAFETY ISSUE. WHILE DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD FELL DOWN IN THE AREA WHERE THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE LO... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 25, 2006
Incident date: May 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP, WHICH STARTED A VIOLENT SHAKING OR "DEATH WOBBLE" IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER REINFORCED THE SHOCK TOWER, AND DETERMINED THAT THE TRACK BAR WAS LOOSE. THERE I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2005
Incident date: Nov 15, 2003
DT: CONSUMER'S VAN HEATS UP EVERY NOW AND THEN. NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR, INSIDE AND OUT. THE CONSUMER HAD FIRES AS WELL, HAD TO PUT THEM OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND HE CHANGED THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER, AND THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN.*AK UPDAT... Read more
Fire
TRAILER HITCHES
Jun 2, 2005
Incident date: Jul 7, 2004
FAILURE OF TRAILER HITCH ON THE BACK OF THE 1994 DODGE PICKUP TRUCK.*MR THE TRUCK HITCH EXTENDED TOO FAR OUT FROM THE MOUNTS, PUTTING UNDUE LEVERAGE AND STRESS ON THE METAL WHICH RESULTED IN IT FAILING. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR MODEL YEAR 1998-2000 BUT NOT FOR EARLIER MODEL YEARS. THE CONSUMER HAD... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Nov 3, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH VEHICLE RAN OVER A SMALL BUMP. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE SEVERELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE STABILIZE BAR BRACKET WAS RIPPED FROM THE FRAME. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 12, 2003
Incident date: Apr 9, 2003
PAINT BUBBLING AND PEELING ON CAB AND DISCOLORATION OF PAINT ON FENDERS. *NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 19, 2002
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V024000 HEADLAMP SWITCH; THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED SHORTING OUT WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT WHILE IN USE. THE SWITCH FAILED AGAIN BUT THIS TIME THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH CAUGHT FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED ON THE RAM 3500 FOR THIS P... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 19, 2002
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V024000 HEADLAMP SWITCH; THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED SHORTING OUT WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT WHILE IN USE. THE SWITCH FAILED AGAIN BUT THIS TIME THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH CAUGHT FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED ON THE RAM 3500 FOR THIS P... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 25, 2002
Incident date: Oct 22, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED THE A FUEL LINE FITTING CONNECTOR, AND AUXILIARY COOLER ON TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 12, 2002
VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING POSSIBLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS INCLUDING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE PICKUP WHEN TOWING A CAMPER. THE TRUCK HAS SUDDENLY ROLLED TO THE RIGHT AS THOUGH A TIRE HAD ROLLED OOT OF THE RIM, THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE FRONT OF THE PICKUP BOX AND BOTTOM OF THE CAB. ALLOWING THE BOX T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 12, 2002
VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING POSSIBLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS INCLUDING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE PICKUP WHEN TOWING A CAMPER. THE TRUCK HAS SUDDENLY ROLLED TO THE RIGHT AS THOUGH A TIRE HAD ROLLED OOT OF THE RIM, THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE FRONT OF THE PICKUP BOX AND BOTTOM OF THE CAB. ALLOWING THE BOX T... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Jun 20, 2002
Incident date: Jun 7, 2002
DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 10, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
VEHICLE OF WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY. PROBLEM IS MORE FREQUENT DURING WARM WEATHER. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 10, 2001
Incident date: May 2, 2001
TIRE HAS SEPARATED IN THE MIDDLE OF TREAD. STEEL BELTS HAVE COMPLETELY SEPARATED AND THE TREAD IS COMPLETELY OPENED UP. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L1XA TIRESIZE: 225 75R16)
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 14, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
VEHICLE THAT WAS SOLD TO CONSUMER AS A SALVAGED VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. FRONT AND CENTER PARTS OF FRAME WERE CRUSHED, AND PUT BACK TOGETHER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jan 24, 2001
Incident date: Jan 24, 2001
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF AND ON AT DIFFERENT TIMES, AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED BEFORE FOR THIS PROBLEM UNDER RECALL 99V024000/ HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Dec 18, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
ABS BRAKES PULSATE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL SINKS TO THE FLOOR. ONCE POWER BRAKES LOCKED, AND CONSUMER WENT INTO A SLIDE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 18, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
ABS BRAKES PULSATE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL SINKS TO THE FLOOR. ONCE POWER BRAKES LOCKED, AND CONSUMER WENT INTO A SLIDE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 7, 2000
Incident date: Nov 5, 1999
IT WAS RAINY DAY AND VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 2 HRS BEFORE INCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE INSIDE CAR. FIRE WAS COMING UP THROUGH THE DASHBOARD BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND VIN. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. THEY INVESTIGATED, AND CLAIMED THEY WERE NOT RESP... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Jan 31, 2000
Incident date: Oct 22, 1999
FRONT AXLE SUPPORT UPPER TOWER SPRING WELDS ARE CRACKING ON L AND R SIDE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 18, 1997
VAN EXPERIENCING FLOOR OVERHEATING, POSSIBLY DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE. INSURANCE COMPANY REQUESTING INFORMATION. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 18, 1999
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH AFTER BEING PARKED FOR OVER AN HOUR. THIS WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER THE DASH. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Nov 10, 1999
Incident date: Oct 21, 1999
NOTICED TRANSMISSION LEAKING UNDERNEATH. IT WAS LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM PIPE AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CLEARLY BACK TO THE BRAKES AND REAR BUMPER. CONTACTED DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO HELP DUE TO EXPIRED WARRANTY. TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES WERE CLAMPED TOGETHER WHERE THEY CAN RUBED EACH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 18, 1997
VAN EXPERIENCING FLOOR OVERHEATING, POSSIBLY DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE. INSURANCE COMPANY REQUESTING INFORMATION. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 18, 1997
VAN EXPERIENCING FLOOR OVERHEATING, POSSIBLY DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE. INSURANCE COMPANY REQUESTING INFORMATION. MJS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Sep 23, 1999
RECALL # 99V024000 CHRYSLER/HEADLAMP SWITCH; AFTER HAVING RECALL WORK PERFORMED THE HEADLIGHT SWTICH FAILED. THE DEALER DID NOT INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS WHCIH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO FAIL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 8, 1999
DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. DEFECTIVE BRAKES.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 8, 1999
DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. DEFECTIVE BRAKES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 31, 1999
WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR RECALL # 819 THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE MELTED. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE SWITCH HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 27, 1999
Incident date: Aug 4, 1999
IGITION SWITCH HAD A LOOSE CONNECTION, AND WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED. ALSO, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 27, 1999
Incident date: Aug 4, 1999
IGITION SWITCH HAD A LOOSE CONNECTION, AND WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED. ALSO, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 23, 1999
THROTTLE LINKAGE CLIP FAILS, THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE IS GONE AND IDLE SPEED AND RPM'S ARE ALL THAT IS AVAILABLE. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
TRUCK VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY ,THE DEALER HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH / WIRING / IGNITION SWITCH TO BURN OUT, RESULTING IN REPAIRS. *YC
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 24, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT FAILED PER RECALL NOTICE CAUSING IT TO COMPLETELY SEPARATE WHILE DRIVING. NLM (RECALL 96V230000)
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 DODGE RAM 3500
9 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 021540 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
DOR-S3Q5A-11
Jun 11, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for improperly crimped hose fittings. Improperly crimped hose fittings could cause a potential fluid leak at
DOR-F7R3P-11
Jun 11, 2018
021540 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND 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, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
0200101
Jan 19, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 3500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08059
Opened: Oct 7, 2008 , Closed: Apr 17, 2009
TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION
ODI HAS CLOSED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS, OTHER FIELD DATA AND TECHNICAL DATA SUBMITTED BY CHRYSLER TO THE AGENCY.CHRYSLER REPORTS THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS HARD WIRED INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) AND THE CLUSTER DECIDES WHICH DIRECTION HAS BEEN SELECTED BASED... Read more
PE02049
Opened: Jun 3, 2002 , Closed: Oct 1, 2002
TIRE VALVE
DODGE RAM 3500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 3500 across all model years (1994, 2012).
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Total Recalls
3,822
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
242
Reported Crashes
157
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths
DODGE RAM 3500 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 502 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 293 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 130 | View |
| 2008 | 11 | 221 | View |
| 2007 | 14 | 284 | View |
| 2006 | 11 | 349 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 240 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 276 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 330 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 59 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 168 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 77 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 146 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 134 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 153 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 182 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 132 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 1 | 102 | |
| 1993 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 5 | View |