1994 DODGE RAM
22 recalls, 623 complaints - 98 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
01V037000 Feb 12, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL (FRAY) OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Consequence
A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE AND UPPER BELL CRANK LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER... Read more
01V040000 Feb 12, 2001
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN,... Read more
Consequence
IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
00V135000 May 10, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.
99V214000 Aug 9, 1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. (2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 REGULAR CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 21, 1995; 2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 CLUB CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 8, 1995; AND 3500 SERIES 4X2/4X4 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 21, 1995). THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRIN... Read more
Consequence
THIS WOULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPRING/SHOCK TOWER AND ANY VEHICLES EXHIBITING CRACKING WILL HAVE THE TOWER REPLACED. VEHICLES THAT ARE DO NOT SHOW ANY CRACKING WILL HAVE A WELD-ON REINFORCEMENT ADDED.
99V115000 May 6, 1999
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE... Read more
Consequence
THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
97V199000 Nov 13, 1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE WITH A FLOAT TYPE ROLLOVER VALVE.
97V084000 May 5, 1997
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION.
Consequence
WHEN THESE TEMPERATURES OCCUR, THE FLUID LINE WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE CONNECTOR FITTINGS WITH CONNECTORS THAT INCORPORATE A STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER.
96V230000 Nov 18, 1996
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
IF 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.
Consequence
IF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT SEPARATES FROM THE UPPER SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A RESTRAINING SLEEVE TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF AXIAL STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MOVING IN THE EVENT THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP ARE BROKEN.
95V088000 May 12, 1995
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
WHILE 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 WHEEL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.
95V056000 Mar 21, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD CAN BIND ON THE GUIDE BRACKET AND PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECONDARY LATCH.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE HOOD TO FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH BRACKET.
94V025002 Feb 14, 1995
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Defect Description
THE RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CONTAINS CONVEX GLASS RATHER THAN FLAT. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE IMAGES PRESENTED IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO MISJUDGE THE DISTANCE FROM THE OBJECT TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR WITH A MIRROR HAVING A FLAT SURFACE.
95V005000 Jan 18, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE CINCH BAR COMPONENT WITHIN THE PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY SHATTERS CAUSING THE BELT TO RELEASE.
Consequence
THE PASSENGER WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CINCH BAR WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PART.
94V202000 Oct 18, 1994
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR BRACKET ATTACHMENT HAS INADEQUATE FATIGUE STRENGTH AND CAN FAIL, CAUSING FRONT AXLE VIBRATION.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
A FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR BRACKET REINFORCEMENT STRUT WILL BE INSTALLED.
94V128000 Jul 11, 1994
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.
Consequence
THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS OPERATING DIRECTLY FROM THE VEHICLE 12-VOLT BATTERY.
94V113000 Jun 20, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REAR IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE VEHICLE S HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF A FUEL SPILL IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL STRENGTHEN THE LEFT FRAME RAIL BY INSTALLING A FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT BRACKET.
94V097000 May 20, 1994
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR HAS INADEQUATE FATIGUE STRENGTH.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE TRACK BAR CAN RESULT IN FRONT AXLE VIBRATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR.
93V213000 Dec 14, 1993
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
THE SEAT BACK LATCH LEVER PIVOT RIVETS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISTORTION. THE DISTORTED ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE SEAT BACK RELEASE LATCH LEVER TO REMAIN IN THE RELEASED POSITION WHICH IS IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT THE FORCES ONTHE SEAT BACK MAY SUBJECT SEAT OCCUPANTS TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT SEAT BACK LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED ASSEMBLY.
93V173000 Oct 22, 1993
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR ATTACHMENT TO THE AXLE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
LOSS OF THE TRACK BAR ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE AXLEVIBRATION AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DIFFICULTY WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR AXLE ATTACHMENT TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Complaint Statistics
623 total complaints
53 crashes 31 fires 41 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 49 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 37 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 27 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 25 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 25 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 23 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 21 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 20 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 19 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 16 |
STEERING
Oct 31, 2024
Incident date: Oct 31, 2024
Brand New EV9 Land AWD has wheel shake and vibration at 65MPH+. Center console vibrates and shakes substantially. Performed multiple wheel balances without and real change. Multiple other people reporting same issues. Not sure if this is tire, wheel, or driveshaft related. Kia America seems to n... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 31, 2024
Incident date: Oct 31, 2024
I am writing to express my concerns regarding a malfunction in my vehicle, specifically related to the airbags and the steering angle sensor or possibly the steering wheel itself. Over the past year, I have noticed a significant change in my vehicle's performance. Initially, I began hearing a cons... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Nov 12, 2004
Incident date: Oct 20, 2003
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 97V084000 CONCERNING TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK THE TRUCK'S TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAUSED THE IT TO STALL. THE VE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 24, 2004
Incident date: Aug 11, 2004
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. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 29, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2004
TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 30000 MILE WARRANTY PERIOD. CONSUMER STATED HE OWNED FOUR OF THE SAME VEHICLES, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 23, 2004
Incident date: Jun 5, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE SHIMMIED VIOLENTLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Mar 23, 2004
Incident date: Mar 14, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HOOD LATCH SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE HOOD TO FLY BACK ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM RESOLVED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Dec 3, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2003
RECALL NO. 97V084000: CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE VEHICLE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COOLING UNIT LINE RETAINER WAS MISSING, CAUSING THE FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND INFORM... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TOWARDS TRAFFIC WHICH RESULTEDC IN AN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 27, 2003
THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TOWARDS TRAFFIC WHICH RESULTEDC IN AN A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 14, 2003
TRUCK WAS IN PARK AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING IT SUDDENLY JUMPED OUT GEAR, ACCELERATING UP TO 50 MPH. UPON UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION THE TRUCK HIT A TREE. *AK
Crash
TIRES
Jun 30, 2003
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE OUTTER TREAD FLEW OFF AND IMPACTED THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Apr 21, 2003
Incident date: Apr 19, 2003
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THE FIRE BEGAN IN AREA OF FUSE BOX. *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 26, 2003
THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE KEY BECAME HARD TO TURN, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A BURNT WIRE SMELL COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, AND A BURN HOLE WAS ON THE SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN, SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE IGNI... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 5, 2003
Incident date: Jan 29, 2003
BRAKES WILL PULSATE CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 11, 2002
HIDDEN DEFECT OF PUNCTURED FUEL TANK DISCOVERED AFTER REPLACEMENT OF INOPERATIVE FUEL GUAGE BY HUDSON CHRYSLER, HUDSON, WI 54016 TEL 800-236-1333. FOUR SCREWS INSTALLED THRU FLOOR BOARD INTO TANK BY CENTURION OF WHITE PIGEON, MI 49099. TANK REPLACED 11/22/02. I HAVE PHOTOS OF SCREWS THRU FLOOR AN... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 26, 2002
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, IF VEHICLE HITS A BUMP IN THE ROAD. CONSUMER STATES' THE VEHICLE WILL SHIMMEY REALLY BAD VEHICLES ALL OTHER THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAS TO PULL OVER AND STOP TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP THE SHIMMERING. CAUSE IS UNKNONW. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 7, 2002
Incident date: Oct 14, 2002
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. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Nov 7, 2002
Incident date: Oct 14, 2002
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. *TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Nov 4, 2002
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V040000 HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY; WHILE TRAVELING, THE HOOD FLEW UP HITTING THE WINDOW. THE OWNER INDICATED THAT HE NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE EVENTHOUGH HE SHOULD HAVE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD THE TRUCK FOR (2) WEEKS AND HAS NOT REPAIRED THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY AS OF YET.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Sep 6, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING THERE IS A SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS WHICH IS CAUSING PANEL LIGHTS TO FLICKER ON AND OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS FAULTY. DRIVER'S SIDE BLADE SWINGS OFF THE TRUCK, CAUSING ARMS TO BIND UP.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 17, 2002
FIRESTONE, LT 245/75R16, DOT# VD11TAU139, WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON RIGHT REAR.*AK CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT, HOWEVER WAS DENIED. *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 14, 2002
Incident date: Jun 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON SMOOTH SURFACE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Jun 13, 2002
Incident date: Jun 11, 2002
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FLEW UP AND HIT DRIVERS FRONT WINDOW. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER 98V05650000 TWO WEEKS LATER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND LATCHES FOR HOOD WERE NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 3, 2002
Incident date: Apr 29, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND THROTTLE LINKAGE HAD BROKEN AT THREAD. RECALL ON THROTTLE CABLE WAS DONE IN THE FALL OF 2001. CONSUMER REPAIRED PART.*AK *YH
SUSPENSION
May 1, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
WHEN DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE, THE FRONTEND SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER.*JB
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND HITTING A RAILROAD TRACK FRONT WHEELS OF VEHICLE WILL START JUMPING. LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEELS WILL JUMP TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT JERKING STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING CONSUMER LOSS OF VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER, AND HAD REPAIRS DONE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXITS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 11, 2002
Incident date: Dec 16, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.*AK THE ENGINE WIRES SHORTED CAUSING A FIRE AND THE VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY, THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. *YH
Fire
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Apr 10, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE WAS LEAKING NEAR EXHAUST SYSTEM, CREATING SMOKE WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A QUICK - DISCONNECT FITTING, CONSISTING OF A CONNECTOR AND A RETAINING CLIP AT THE TRANS-COOLER UNIT. T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 10, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
HEADLIGHTS WILL FLASH; THEN GO OUT FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. AFTER TURNING HEADLIGHTS OFF FOR 5 MINUTES, THEY WORK FOR A WHILE, THEN START FLASHING AGAIN.*AK CONSUMER HAD HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND WIRES REPLACED. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 9, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING . PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Apr 4, 2002
ACCELERATOR CABLE IS FREYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Mar 25, 2002
WINDSHIELD IS GLUED TO PAINTED PORTION OF BODY OF VEHICLE. PAINT IS NOT STICKING TO BODY AND WINDSHIELD COULD POP OFF. *AK *JG
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Mar 21, 2002
PREMATURE WEAR OF FUEL RETURN LINE CAUSING A VIBRATION, AND RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 21, 2002
Incident date: Feb 18, 2002
BECAUSE OF LINKAGE SOCKET THROTTLE LINKAGE UNEXPECTEDLY SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE.THE DEALER PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT REPAIRED VEHICLE FOR SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 18, 2002
Incident date: Mar 18, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HIS GAS TANK WAS HANGINF LOW. AFTER CHECKING, HE FOUND THE REAR STRAP HAD ROTTED OUT AND FAILED. THE LOW END OF THE TANK WAS BEING HELD BY THE FILLER HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS JUST SERVICED AND CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE STRAP FELL INTO MANY PIECES AS CONSUMER R... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 6, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WILL START TO SHAKE, AND VEHICLE WILL BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO STOP THE SHAKING. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 5, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
DRIVER SIDE FLOOR CORRODED THRU ALLOWING WATER TO SOAK CARPET.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Feb 22, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
TRACK BAR ON THE FRONT BROKE OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *AK 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. *YH
SUSPENSION
Feb 22, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
TRACK BAR ON THE FRONT BROKE OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *AK 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. *YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 13, 2002
Incident date: Feb 12, 2002
DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. NLM CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO BEING TOO SMALL FOR APPLICATION TO VEHICLE SIZE AND WEIGHT. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jan 24, 2002
TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE LEAKED FLIUD. TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY DO NOT MAKE THAT SYSTEM ANY MORE, HOLD SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 24, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH, TREAD SEPARATED FROM LEFT REAR TIRE, TIRE NEVER WENT FLAT, TIRE SIZE LT 245/75R16, DOT# MD11T5HV057, DAMAGES OCCURRED TO VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
ON JULY 15, 2000, A 1994 DODGE RAM B350 VAN OWNED BY MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH WAS TRAVELING DOWN INTERSTATE 59 WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE SUFFERED A TREAD BELT SEPARATION CAUSING THE VAN TO FLIP AND ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING THE MULTIPLE INJURIES AND TWO FATALITIES. THE TIRE WAS A TREAD MARK RAD... Read more
Crash
7 injured
2 deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jan 3, 2002
Incident date: Jan 2, 2001
VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF PARKING LOT, CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND PUT IT INTO REVERSE. HE WENT A COUPLE OF FEET AND THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK, AND HE RAN UP AGAINST A TELEPHONE POLE, HE SHIFTED VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, AND IT TOOK OFF AND RAN INTO OFFICE BUILDING. *AK *YD
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 2, 2002
Incident date: Dec 29, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH DASHLIGHTS WENT OUT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CHANGED THE FUSE. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT AGAIN, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER DISCONNECTED BATTERY, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER DETERMINED THAT WIRING HARNESS CAUSED FIRE.*AK
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dec 28, 2001
HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED HEADLIIGHT SWITCH. FEW DAYS AGO PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Nov 13, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING SMELLED SMOKE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. SOON AFTER, HEADLIGHTS SHORTED OUT . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
STRUCTURE
Nov 6, 2001
THE CAMPER WAS PUT ON WHEN NEW. THE BED ON THIS VEHICLE CRACKED IN THE BED BEHIND THE CAB ABOUT 2 INCHES BACK TO GOING ACROSS THE BED ALL THE WAY.
Showing 50 of 623 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 DODGE RAM
98 manufacturer communications from 86 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0900401
May 18, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, GREY OIL SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST OR BREATHER TUBE, OR MECHANICAL KNOCKING. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
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
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
081600
Apr 28, 2000
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CONCERNS WITH A BUZZ NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR SPEAKER(S). *TT
090700
Apr 7, 2000
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR FILTER SERVICE. *TT
020400
Mar 17, 2000
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
090500
Feb 25, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT
051199
Dec 31, 1999
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
INFORMATION REGARDING A REVISED POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE. *TT
020699A
Dec 17, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
090699
Sep 10, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT
021399
Sep 10, 1999
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
050699
Jun 25, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING ACCELERATED BRAKE LINING WEAR, FRONT VERSUS REAR. *TT
020699
Jun 11, 1999
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SUBJECT ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT
020699
Jun 11, 1999
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ON SOME VEHICLES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY INCORRECTLY BE DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY DUE TO THE EVIDENCE OF WHEEL BEARING GREASE ON THE BEARING SEAL AREAS. *TT
190399
May 7, 1999
010000 STEERING
CONDITIONS WITH STEERING SLOW TO RETURN TO CENTER. *TT
230899
Mar 5, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHIBITING CREAKS OR SQUEAKS NEAR THE LEFT AND / OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
184898
Dec 30, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM CROSS FIRE/ SECONDARY IGNITION WIRE INDUCTION. *AK
090498
Sep 25, 1998
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE ACCESORY DRIVE BELT BECOMES DAMAGED ON THE INBOARD EDGE. *YC
110898
Sep 25, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
A NEW KIT HAS BEEN RELEASED THAT WILL ALLOW TECHNICIANS TO REPAIR TURBOCHARGERS WITH FAILED WASTEGATE ACTUATORS. *AK
110898
Sep 25, 1998
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
A NEW KIT HAS BEEN RELEASED THAT WILL ALLOW TECHNICIANS TO REPAIR TURBOCHARGERS WITH FAILED WASTEGATE ACTUATORS. *AK
211098
Sep 25, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONDITIONS WITH LOSS OF FIFTH GEAR. *YC
211098
Sep 11, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION OPERTES NORMALLY THROUGH ALL RANGES EXCEPT FIFTH GEAR. *YC
233598
Aug 7, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
WHEN REMOVING DOOR TRIM PANEL FROM THE DOOR, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP IS SEPARATED FROM DOOR BY USING ATRIM PANEL REMOVAL TOO, SUCH AS SNAP ON TOOL A161B/DOOR PANELS SHOULD NEVER BE REMOVED BY H
7631/7632
Jun 1, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION CONCERNING EMISSIONS RECALLS 7631 AND 7632--VAPOR CANISTER AND PURGE SOLENOID. *AK
231798
May 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CENTER ARM REST UPPER INERTIA LATCH COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. *AK
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
180698
Feb 27, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
180698
Feb 27, 1998
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
180698
Feb 27, 1998
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
180698
Feb 27, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
180698
Feb 27, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COMPLAINTS OF HARD OR NO START CONDITONS. *YC
180798
Feb 27, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CUSTOMER MAY BE CONCERN OF INCORRECT IDLE ADJUSTMENTS. *YC
180798
Feb 27, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CUSTOMER MAY BE CONCERN OF INCORRECT IDLE ADJUSTMENTS. *YC
191397
Nov 28, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES LOWER STEERING COLUMN NOISE AND/OR MINO LOWER STEERING COLUMN MOVEMENT. *NLM
236197
Nov 28, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES OIL CANNING NOISE COMING FROM BOX AREA. *NLM
070597
Nov 14, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CONCERNS OF HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES OR OVERHEATING WITH SNOWPLOW ATTACHED. *YC
070597
Nov 14, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH HIGH COOLANT TAMPERATURES OR OVERHEATING WITH SNOWPLOW ATTACHED. *NLM
250397
Oct 17, 1997
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CONDITIONS ON FUEL DOO AND/OR FUEL DISCHARGING FROM THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER. *NLM
98736
Oct 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION ORIFICE ON SOME VEHICLES WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED INTO THE RIGHT VALVE COVER INSTEAD OF THE LEFT VALVE COVER DURING THE ENGINE REMANUFACTING PROCESS. *YC
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
020397A
Aug 29, 1997
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR OF VEHICLE SITTING TOO LOW. *NLM
191097
Aug 15, 1997
010000 STEERING
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF STEERING WANDER. *NLM
970718140797
Jul 18, 1997
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INFORMATION APPLIES TO INLINE INJECTION PUMPS. *YC
140797
Jul 18, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP TAMPERING. *NLM
233997
Jun 27, 1997
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DRIVER SIDE POWER MIRROR VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING. *TW
090797
Jun 27, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *TW
182197
Jun 6, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
COLD SAG/HESITATION. *TW
082197
May 23, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHEN VEHICLES IN THE START POSITION, ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK OVER. *YC
082197
May 23, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
INFORMATION REGARDING NO START - ENGIN FAILED TO CRANK. *NLM
110197
May 16, 1997
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
CONCERNS WITH WHINE OR WOWL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGNWAY SPEEDS. *NLM
232797
May 9, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERN WITH WATER LEAKING THROUGH REAR WINDOW. *NLM
090497
May 9, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES MOANING NOISE COMING FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
020397
May 9, 1997
020000 SUSPENSION
REAR OF VEHICLE IS TO LOW. *YC
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
250197
Apr 18, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
HISSING/SUCTION NOISE COMING FROM THE INLET AIR TUBE OF THE INJECTION PUMP FILTER. *TW
232297
Apr 4, 1997
130000 VISIBILITY
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER BLADE CONTRACTS A -PILLAR. *NLM
050497
Mar 28, 1997
044100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
FRONT BRAKE LINING WEAR PREMATURELY WHEN COMPARED TO THE WEAR EXPERIENCED ON THE REAR BRAKE LININGS. *YC
050597
Mar 28, 1997
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
CONCERNS WITH ACCELERATED BRAKE LINING WEAR, FRONT VERSUS REAR. *NLM
050397
Mar 17, 1997
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - CHASSIS DYNAMICS DIAGNOSIS. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
CH160195
Jun 1, 1995
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
UNKNOWN
020595
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
RATTLING/CLUNK TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TW
CH240895
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
CH030395
May 1, 1995
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
UNKNOWN
CH070195
May 1, 1995
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
UNKNOWN
CH090895
May 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
CH190495
May 1, 1995
010000 STEERING
UNKNOWN
CH240695A
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
090495
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXCESSIVE OIL DRAINAGE FROM DRAFT TUBE. *TW
CH180995A
Apr 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE MISS AND/OR ROUGH IDLE. *TW
CH181195
Apr 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SURGE BETWEEN 41 AND 54 MPH. *TW
CH210395
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RWD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COLD TEMPERATURE COOLER BYPASS KIT. *TW
CH210495
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VIBRATION OR PERCEIVED ENGINE MISS. *TW
CH210595
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT OF 2 TO 8 SECONDS. *TW
CH231995
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT HEATER - A/C CONTROL KNOBS HAVE BEEN RELEASED.
CH231995
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
050295
Mar 1, 1995
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT DISC BRAKE NOISE. *TW
190295
Mar 1, 1995
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CLUNK OR RATTLE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES. *TW
181095
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WHISTLING NOISE AT IDLE AND/OR HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE. *TW
180995
Mar 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE MISS AND/OR ROUGH IDLE. *TW
080695
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR - FAULT CODE. *TW
180695
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE RUNS POORLY, LACKS POWER, IDLES ROUGH AND/OR BLOWS BLACK SMOKE. *TW
212594
Dec 1, 1994
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
HIGH EFFORT WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2WD HIGH TO 4WD HIGH IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TW
182894
Dec 1, 1994
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FLUTTER NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW
239894
Dec 1, 1994
173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
PICK UP BOX TAILGATE HARD TO LATCH IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *TW
182494
Nov 1, 1994
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP. *TW
090994R
Nov 1, 1994
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS OF THE REAR MAIN BEARING AREA. *TW
086494
Nov 1, 1994
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER MIRROR WITH VIBRATION OR BLURRED IMAGES. *TW
212194
Nov 1, 1994
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NEW FRONT OUTPUT SEAL AND OIL SLINGER FOR TRANSFER CASE. *TW
241794
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PCM NOT PROPERLY DISENGAGING A/C CLUTCH VIA THE RELAY ALSO THE PCM MAY NOT ENERGIZE THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE11009
Opened: Apr 4, 2011 , Closed: Feb 6, 2012
Outer Tie Rod Failure
ODI received complaints regarding failing tie rod ball studs on Model Year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles resulting in loss of steering control.Chrysler concluded that misalignment of the left (driver side) ball stud on vehicles built with the Cross Car steering linkage system could allo... Read more
EA04025
Opened: Aug 26, 2004 , Closed: Dec 22, 2005
FALSE PARK
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS COMMONLY USED FOR COMMERCIAL AND WORK PURPOSES.A COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER IS USED FOR GEAR SELECTION AND AN ELECTRONIC PRNDL ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PROVIDES GEAR POSITION INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER.TH... Read more
RQ00012
Opened: May 3, 2000 , Closed: Apr 20, 2001
HOOD LATCH
ONMARCH 20, 1995, DAIMLERCHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT REPORT FOR 181,008 1994 AND 1995 DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTUREDC FROM JANUARY 21, 1994 - OCTOBER 25, 1994 AT THE DODGE CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND FROM MARCH 26, 1994 - DECEMBER 8, 1994 AT THE LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT.THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD COULD ... Read more
DP00002
Opened: Jan 20, 2000 , Closed: Apr 24, 2000
STEERING COLUMN FIRE
ALLEGES THAT THE POOR DESIGN OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND//OR THE KEY CYLINDER ASSEMBLY IN THE MODEL YEAR 1991-2000 VEHICLES MAY CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH FIRE
EA99027
Opened: Sep 10, 1999 , Closed: May 30, 2000
STEERING COLUMN FIRES
ODI has received 33 complaints alleging excessive heat in the ignition switch and related circuitry in 1994-1996 Dodge Ram trucks.The root cause is an excessive current draw through the ignition switch result in fire, smoke, melting of surrounding plastics, stalling and the illumination of air bag a... Read more
PE99031
Opened: May 5, 1999 , Closed: Sep 10, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE FIRES, MELTING, SMOKE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT IN THE VICINITY OF THE IGNITION SWITCH
RQ98002
Opened: Mar 10, 1998
TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECTORS
ON APRIL 17, 1997, THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING APPROXIMATELY 800,000 1994 THROUGH 1997 DODGE RAM PICKUPS EQUIPPED WITH V6 OR V8 ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, 1995 THROUGH 1997DODGE RAM PICKUPS EQUIPPED WITH THE V10 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, A... Read more
EA98005
Opened: Feb 27, 1998 , Closed: May 24, 1999
CLUTCH HYDRAULIC LINE
ALLEGED PLASTIC CLUTCH TUBE MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO EXHAUST HEAT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLUTCH FUNCTION AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
PE97043
Opened: Oct 20, 1997 , Closed: Feb 27, 1998
CLUTCH HYDRAULIC LINE FAILURE
ALLEGED CLUTCH LINE MAY MELT AND LEAK HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE VICINITY OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
PE96070
Opened: Nov 26, 1996 , Closed: May 15, 1997
TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE AT COOLER TUBE DISCONNECTS IS ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRES.(this resume was revises on 12/3/96 to include the 1996 model year truck equipped with the subject equipment)
EA96018
Opened: Jul 29, 1996 , Closed: Nov 10, 1997
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAKAGE
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER AFTER TANK FILL.
PE96020
Opened: Mar 8, 1996 , Closed: Oct 29, 1996
AIR BAG INFLATOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA94019
Opened: Jun 29, 1994 , Closed: Jan 30, 1995
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94008
Opened: Jan 28, 1994 , Closed: Jun 29, 1994
SEAT BELT
CHRYSLER IS CONTINUING ITS INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT BUCKLE ENGAGMENT. UPGRADED TO EA94-019.
PE93038
Opened: Apr 22, 1993 , Closed: Aug 31, 1993
ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAK
There is no summary currently available
DODGE RAM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM across all model years (1991, 2011).
176
Total Recalls
5,521
Total Complaints
15
Investigations
606
Reported Crashes
194
Reported Fires
26
Reported Deaths
DODGE RAM - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 33 | View |
| 2009 | 6 | 13 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 33 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 20 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 36 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 47 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 71 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 65 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 152 | View |
| 2001 | 14 | 417 | View |
| 2000 | 11 | 212 | View |
| 1999 | 13 | 496 | View |
| 1998 | 17 | 644 | View |
| 1997 | 11 | 513 | View |
| 1996 | 14 | 905 | View |
| 1995 | 16 | 852 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 22 | 623 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 66 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 75 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 63 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 35 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1979 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | View |