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1995 Dodge RAMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 611 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge RAM, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 12 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid9.7× the RAM median · #2 of 22 years by complaints
Safety recalls12Free fix at dealersOwner complaints611131 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage53kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Dodge RAM has problems

611 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic14721
Power train918
Electrical system7221
Suspension592
Engine and engine cooling511
Steering499
Vehicle speed control462
Air bags3829
Fuel system, gasoline333
15 other systems17320

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

12 recalls

1995 Dodge RAM recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 01V-037 · Feb 12, 2001 · 157,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 8 more recalls
–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 99V-023 · Feb 5, 1999 · 250,845 vehicles

Risk. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 97V-199 · Nov 13, 1997 · 497,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 97V-084 · May 5, 1997 · 960,000 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 97V-068 · Apr 28, 1997 · 58,000 vehicles

Risk. REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V-230 · Nov 18, 1996 · 475,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 95V-088 · May 12, 1995 · 293,043 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hood: latch

Recall 95V-056 · Mar 21, 1995 · 175,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other RAM year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM median. How we score

'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
10 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Dodge RAM, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN FIREDP00002 · closed Apr 24, 2000
    No recall
  2. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  3. SEAT BACK FAILUREDP03006 · closed Apr 8, 2004
    No recall
  4. EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAKAGEEA96018 · closed Nov 10, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-199
  5. STEERING COLUMN FIRESEA99027 · closed May 30, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-135
  6. TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRESPE96070 · closed May 15, 1997
    Led to recall 96V-084
  7. IGNITION SWITCHPE99031 · closed Sep 10, 1999
    No recall
  8. HOOD LATCHRQ00012 · closed Apr 20, 2001
    Led to recall 95V-056
  9. STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMNRQ97012 · still open
    Led to recall 95V-088
  10. TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECTORSRQ98002 · still open
    Led to recall 97V-084
In owners' words

What RAM owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY DID NOT HOLD, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE COASTED THROUGH A RED LIGHT THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION, THIS WAS CAUSED BY A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF THE WAY THE BRAKE LINE WAS ASSEMBLED.*AK.…
Complaint 8016217 · Aug 13, 2002
WHEN BACKING OR PARALLEL PARKING AND GOING AT IDLE SPEED, BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THE VACUUM PUMP DOES NOT SUPPLY ADEQUATE SUCTION. *JG
Complaint 8004911 · Mar 4, 2002
SERVICE BULLETIN 0500995B. DURING BRAKE APPLICATION VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. *AK CONSUNER STATES AFTER CONTINOUS REPAIRS BY DEALERSHIP AND PRIVATE MECHANIC PROBLEM CONTINUES TO RE OCCUR, THE LAST DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE TRUCKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND NO FIX IS KNOWN DEALER HAS PLACED…
Complaint 985611 · Jun 13, 1996

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