Model year record

1994 Dodge RAM

18 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 623 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V037000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
157,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-02-12
Owners notified
2001-08-03

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD UNRAVEL (FRAY) OR BREAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.

Safety risk

A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE AND UPPER BELL CRANK LEVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V040000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
701,000
Reported to NHTSA
2001-02-12
Owners notified
2001-09-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, AND MISSOURI. CORROSION OF THE RETURN SPRING ON THE HOOD SECONDARY LATCH COULD CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO BIND IN THE "RELEASE POSITION."

Safety risk

IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V135000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
690,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-10
Owners notified
2000-06-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V214000

Suspension: front: shock absorber

Component
Suspension: front: shock absorber
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
49,066
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-09
Owners notified
2000-03-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. (2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 REGULAR CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 21, 1995; 2500 AND 3500 SERIES 4X4 CLUB CAB PICKUP PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 8, 1995; AND 3500 SERIES 4X2/4X4 CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS PRODUCED BEFORE JUNE 21, 1995). THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK TOWERS CAN CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. THE SHOCK TOWER COULD DAMAGE THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE LINES RESULTING IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPRING/SHOCK TOWER AND ANY VEHICLES EXHIBITING CRACKING WILL HAVE THE TOWER REPLACED. VEHICLES THAT ARE DO NOT SHOW ANY CRACKING WILL HAVE A WELD-ON REINFORCEMENT ADDED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V115000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
8,883
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-06
Owners notified
1999-12-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE CAN GENERATE LINE TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, THE LINE COULD RUPTURE.

Safety risk

THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V199000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
497,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-11-13
Owners notified
1998-04-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE WITH A FLOAT TYPE ROLLOVER VALVE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V084000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
960,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-05-05
Owners notified
1997-05-19

Defect description

UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION.

Safety risk

WHEN THESE TEMPERATURES OCCUR, THE FLUID LINE WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE CONNECTOR FITTINGS WITH CONNECTORS THAT INCORPORATE A STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V230000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
475,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-11-18
Owners notified
1997-02-07

Defect description

IF THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP THAT RETAIN THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT IN THE UPPER SHAFT BREAK, THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER SHAFT.

Safety risk

IF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT SEPARATES FROM THE UPPER SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A RESTRAINING SLEEVE TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF AXIAL STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MOVING IN THE EVENT THE PLASTIC PINS AND METAL CLIP ARE BROKEN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V088000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
293,043
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-12
Owners notified
1995-07-17

Defect description

WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE EXTRA KEYS ON A VEHICLE OPERATOR'S KEY RING CAN BECOME TEMPORARILY LODGED IN THE SCREW ACCESS HOLES IN THE BACK COVER OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V056000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
175,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-21
Owners notified
1995-08-03

Defect description

THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD CAN BIND ON THE GUIDE BRACKET AND PREVENT ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECONDARY LATCH.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE HOOD TO FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH BRACKET.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V025002

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
90
Reported to NHTSA
1995-02-14
Owners notified
1995-02-17

Defect description

THE RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CONTAINS CONVEX GLASS RATHER THAN FLAT. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE IMAGES PRESENTED IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO MISJUDGE THE DISTANCE FROM THE OBJECT TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR WITH A MIRROR HAVING A FLAT SURFACE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V005000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
185,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-01-18
Owners notified
1995-03-23

Defect description

THE CINCH BAR COMPONENT WITHIN THE PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY SHATTERS CAUSING THE BELT TO RELEASE.

Safety risk

THE PASSENGER WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CINCH BAR WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PART.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V202000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,500
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-18
Owners notified
1994-11-30

Defect description

THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR BRACKET ATTACHMENT HAS INADEQUATE FATIGUE STRENGTH AND CAN FAIL, CAUSING FRONT AXLE VIBRATION.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

A FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR BRACKET REINFORCEMENT STRUT WILL BE INSTALLED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V128000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
6,088
Reported to NHTSA
1994-07-11
Owners notified
1994-07-08

Defect description

THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.

Safety risk

THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS OPERATING DIRECTLY FROM THE VEHICLE 12-VOLT BATTERY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V113000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
7,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-06-20
Owners notified
1994-09-26

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REAR IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE VEHICLE S HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF A FUEL SPILL IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL STRENGTHEN THE LEFT FRAME RAIL BY INSTALLING A FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT BRACKET.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V097000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
400
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-20
Owners notified
1994-07-27

Defect description

THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR HAS INADEQUATE FATIGUE STRENGTH.

Safety risk

FAILURE OF THE TRACK BAR CAN RESULT IN FRONT AXLE VIBRATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V213000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
17,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-12-14
Owners notified
1994-01-03

Defect description

THE SEAT BACK LATCH LEVER PIVOT RIVETS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISTORTION. THE DISTORTED ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE SEAT BACK RELEASE LATCH LEVER TO REMAIN IN THE RELEASED POSITION WHICH IS IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT THE FORCES ONTHE SEAT BACK MAY SUBJECT SEAT OCCUPANTS TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT SEAT BACK LATCH ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V173000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,900
Reported to NHTSA
1993-10-22
Owners notified
1993-11-01

Defect description

FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR ATTACHMENT TO THE AXLE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

LOSS OF THE TRACK BAR ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE AXLEVIBRATION AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DIFFICULTY WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR AXLE ATTACHMENT TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip49—
Power train: automatic transmission3730,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch27—
Air bags: frontal25—
Suspension: front25—
Vehicle speed control24—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar21—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines20120,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch19133,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components16—
Electrical system: ignition12—
Visibility: windshield12—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly11—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch8—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery8—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc8—
Suspension8—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads7—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers6—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine6—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump6—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6—
Seat belts: front: anchorage6—
Steering6—
Structure: frame and members6—
Tires6143,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer6—
Electrical system: wiring5—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5—
Exterior lighting: headlights5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)5—
Structure: body5—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4—
Tires: tread/belt4—
Visibility: power window devices and controls4—
Air bags3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Electrical system: ignition: module3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3—
Fuel system, gasoline3—
Power train: axle assembly3—
Seats3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist3—
Structure: body: door3—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint3—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint3—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar3—
Suspension: rear3—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire3—
Vehicle speed control: cables3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables2—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2139,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2—
Fuel system, other2—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Power train: driveline: universal joint2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic287,608 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element2—
Wheels2—
Electrical system: starter assembly187,608 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1—
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline: center support bearing1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags1—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear: springs1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1993 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ98002TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECTORS

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

RQ97012STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

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