1994 Dodge RAM Van
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Unknown or other
A dodge RAM van, 1994, the paint keeps peeling off the hood and rusting. The paint comes off in chunks when washing. *Jb
- Power train · Structure · Suspension · Unknown or other
I had problems from day 1. Battery went dead the very next morning after I brought the van home. I kept recharging it untill it failed completly on a trip to frorida. I figuired out the built in vacuum cleaner had a short. I took it out. The front tires showed excessive wear on outer edges. I kept…
I had problems from day 1. Battery went dead the very next morning after I brought the van home. I kept recharging it untill it failed completly on a trip to frorida. I figuired out the built in vacuum cleaner had a short. I took it out. The front tires showed excessive wear on outer edges. I kept rotating them. I went to a front end shop for a wheel alignment, they told me the wheel bearings were bad and ball joints were worn, they suggested I go to a chrysler dealer since it was still unde warranty. They did nothing, tightening up the bearings so the wheels wouldnt wobble and sent me on my way, saying it's just normal. Tires are still wearing out on outer edges. Paint started peeling along roof edges after a couple of years. When I verbaly complained to chrysler, they said acid rain IS causing this problem and they will do nothing to correct auto transmission has been making clunking noises when I shift from park to neutral and drive. That IS only some of my tale of woe.
- Steering
Consumer states that the steering IS ovaled out. mr
- Tires
Delamination of tread and belt for 1/2+ of circumferance caused $850.00 vehicle damage. *ak( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The metal on the door where the latch mechanism attaches IS cracking. problem IS worse on the driver's side. van was taken to the dealership, and problem has not been corrected. *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
The serpentine belt will disengage from the engine, causing loss of steering ability. *ak while first starting vehicle and putting into reverse, loud noises came from the serpentine belt area, dealer replaced faulty serpentine belt. *slc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 1013900968069384A$, 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 connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *Nlm
- 6089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *Nlm
- 6088803Information regarding no start - engin failed to crank. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 610616Some customers may comment on a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs.
- 610005Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607913Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak.
- 607905Experiencing squeaking noise from rear leaf springs.
- 602447This bulletin IS intended to assist in identifying water leak entry points past the dual cargo door seals by highlighting areas where leaks are likely to occur based on the experience gained during the development of the vehicle.
- 601765Headlamp housing and bracket service available to correct water/moisture in the headlamps.
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