1994 Dodge Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1994 Dodge Pickup. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1994 Dodge Pickup. Newest first.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge pickup. the contact noticed that the instrument panel was smoking followed by flames. the engine was not turned on at the time. the contact extinguished the fire. the fire melted the instrument panel liner and the front carpet was destroyed. in addition, the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 dodge pickup. the contact noticed that the instrument panel was smoking followed by flames. the engine was not turned on at the time. the contact extinguished the fire. the fire melted the instrument panel liner and the front carpet was destroyed. in addition, the front passenger and driver seats were scorched and the front windshield was cracked. there were no personal injuries or property damage. one week prior to the failure, the contact smelled a burning odor inside the vehicle. the failure originated in the headlight switch wiring harness. the authorized dealer was notified of the failures. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 160,000.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Dt: the consumer stated that while driving at 25 mph the hood latch came loose on the 1994 dodge RAM. The hood flew up and busted the windshield. the consumer has taken the truck to the dodge dealership to have it repaired for the hinge failure. The consumer stated that the truck was under…
Dt: the consumer stated that while driving at 25 mph the hood latch came loose on the 1994 dodge RAM. The hood flew up and busted the windshield. the consumer has taken the truck to the dodge dealership to have it repaired for the hinge failure. The consumer stated that the truck was under nhtsa recall 01v04000 concerning the hood latch. The consumer stated that the dealership was telling him that they had the wrong address, and that was why he was not informed. The consumer specifically stated that the dealership will not fix his truck now. The dealer referred him to the district manager, and he concluded that they were not going to fix the damages that the latch failure caused. They were going to only replace the latch. The consumer contacted chrysler, and they told him to go to dealership.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Recall 97v084000. transmission cooling line connector came loose, and transmission fluid leaked all over. recall issued for this problem, but this vehicle not included. *Ak *ML
- Suspension
Suspension super lift kit failed causing vehicle suspension to collapse resulting in damage.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Ignition problems.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Shock absorber failed, causing vehicle to lean to the left/right side to be higher and the front end to bounce.
- Suspension › Front
At 50 mph vehicle's front end vibrates.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column broke, causing accident.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering lock-up/impedimnt
There is no summary currently available
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