Total Complaints
32 filings
DODGE DODGE TRUCK · model year
1994 DODGE DODGE TRUCK
32 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994DODGEDODGE TRUCK carries 32 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1994 DODGE TRUCK is power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines with 3 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift (2) and power train:automatic transmission (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 1994 DODGE TRUCK, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
32
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20110826EQUIPMENT
DASH IS CRACKED ALWAY ACROSS AND DOWN FRONT SIDE. CONTINUES TO EXPAND EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE SITS INSHADED POSITION ALL DAY. *TT
Mileage: 95,000
20100521STRUCTURE
SPARE TIRE HOLDER CABLE BROKE AND TIRE FELL OFF WHILE GOING DOWN ROAD. *TR
Mileage: 74,000
20100521TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
SPARE TIRE HOLDER CABLE BROKE AND TIRE FELL OFF WHILE GOING DOWN ROAD. *TR
Mileage: 74,000
20040219FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DASHBOARD FIRE FROM HEADLIGHT SWITCH, THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR THE SAME YEAR TRUCKS THRU 1998 BUT NOT 2500 ONLY 3500 WHY IS THAT, DODGE WILL NOT ANSWER MY QUESTIONS
Mileage: 130,000
20020514POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
WHILE DRIVING, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LINES RUPTURED, IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK, RENDERING THE VEHICLE TO BE INOPERATIVE, CONSUMER LEARNED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT WAS INFORMED BY MANUFACTURED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO HIS VIN.*JB
20020109STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
THE STEERING ON MY TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN GOOD! IT WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE, AND IS DIFFICULT TO HOLD IS A STRAIGHT LINE OF TRAVEL WITHOUT CONTINUALY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL! DEALER REPLACED MANY STEERING COMPONENTS INCLUDING "TRACK BAR" AND BALL JOINTS. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE "TRACK" BAR 3 TIMES. TRUCK HAS SHOOK ON OCCASIONS WHEN HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD TO THE POINT OF MY HAVING TO NEARLY STOP IN ORDER FOR THE "SHAKING" TO STOP!*AK
20011024POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
WHILE DRIVING, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LINES RUPTURED, IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK, RENDERING THE VEHICLE TO BE INOPERATIVE, CONSUMER LEARNED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT WAS INFORMED BY MANUFACTURED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO HIS VIN.*JB
20010306POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, ON 12/30/00 THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN. CJ
20000831EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO HAVE THE RECALL ACCOMPLISHED. AFTER COMPLETION THERE WAS A BEEP NOISE ON THE RADIO WHENEVER THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED
19990305SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM
DRUMS OUT OF ROUND.
19990305POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
TRANSMISSION LINE BROKE WAS REPAIR ONCE AND BROKE AGAIN.
19980420SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
19971225FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE FUEL FILTER AND THE BLOCK OF MOTOR HAS A HOLE IN IT.
19961231SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON ROUGH ROADS DUE TO WHEEL SHAKING.
19960628WHEELS
REAR WHEELS LOCK UP WHEN IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND TURNING.
19960628CrashSUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION LOCKED UP CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *DH
19960509POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL REPLACED. *SD
19960509FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DISTRIBUTOR REPAIRED. *SD
19960509POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT UP SHIFT. *SD
19960509POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
OIL SEAL IN FRONT DIFFERENTIAL REPLACED. *SD
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NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1994 DODGE DODGE TRUCK have?▼
The 1994 DODGE DODGE TRUCK has 32 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 DODGE DODGE TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 DODGE DODGE TRUCK is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT and POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Is the 1994 DODGE DODGE TRUCK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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