Complaints
210
Crashes
15
Fires
8
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Dodge 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:125,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#210 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:100,000 mi
#38 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Dodge 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 24 | 2 | — | 125,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 109,618 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 5 | — | 106,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | 1 | — | 1 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 5 | — | — | 124,950 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 106,333 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,618
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,950
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,000
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,333
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1994 Dodge 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1994 Dodge 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1994 Dodge 2500 has 210 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1994 Dodge 2500?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (24 complaints, avg 125,000 mi); Unintended Acceleration (10 complaints, avg 100,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (8 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1994 Dodge 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 99,371 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1994 Dodge 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1994 Dodge 2500 include 15 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1994 Dodge 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1994 Dodge 2500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1994 Dodge 2500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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