1994 Dodge Ram 3500: problems, recalls and reliability

“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 manufacturer stated that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were no longer produced. The vehicle could not be repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 7/16/15*cn the consumer stated the seat belt would not lock and the tension spring had become very weak. . Updated 07/28/15”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2015

“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 times.. Updated 05/12/2014*lj”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2007

“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 located. The contact stated that plastic pieces of the dashboard have fallen out. The hands on the dashboard that indicate the vehicle speed are loose. The # of cylinders is unknown. The current and failure mileages were 200,014.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 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 is a NHTSA recall # 94v097000 which pertains to the front suspension. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2006

“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”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 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 the hitches replaced at his expense and request reimbursement from the manufacturer. *nm”Owner report · Trailer Hitches · Jul 2004

“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 updated 11/29/05. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2003