1995 DODGE RAM 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

273

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 16 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1995 DODGE RAM 1500

The 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 has received a total of 273 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (24 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (18 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (12 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 DODGE RAM 1500

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 DODGE RAM 1500, potentially affecting up to 44,386 vehicles.

Recall 06E024000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 44,386 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND...

Consequence: A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 DODGE RAM 1500

273 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structure
Complaints: 24 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 18 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 12
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 9 8 Crashes 3 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 9
Tires
Complaints: 9
Electrical System
Complaints: 8 4 Fires 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 7 4 Fires
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 7 2 Injuries
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 7
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 4
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 2
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11389660 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 243,674 miles
WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE TRUCK THE DASH WAS JUST CRACKED UP THEN I HAD TO CHANGE THE HEATER CORE AND WHILE PUTTING THE DASH BACK IN IT BROKE ALL UP AND NOW THERE ARE SHARP EDGES ALL ACROSS THE TOP AT THIS TIME THE TRUCK WAS PARKED AND THE YARD BUT NOW HOW IT IS WHILE DRIVING I HAVE TO HOLD THE RADIO AND THE GAUGES BACK
#11328129 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 194,000 miles Fire
VEHICLE WAS OFF AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, UPON ENTRY THE NEXT MORNING FOUND A SMOLDERING FIRE AND A BURNED IGNITION/STEERING COLUMN W/ EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE. *TR
#11234101 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 205,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKING. HE THEN NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP ROLLOVER VALVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000.
#11131922 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 154,000 miles
THE DASH STARTED CRACKING ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO, AND THEN STARTED BREAKING INTO SHARP, JAGGED PIECES THAT JUMP OUT AT ME WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THE TRUCK HAS HIT ANY KIND OF UNEVEN ROAD OR BUMP. NOT ONLY IS IT VERY DISTRACTING, BUT THE PIECES ARE VERY SHARP.
#11099045 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 60,000 miles
DASH IS CRACKING EVERYWHERE. ALSO THE VIN PLATE HAS ALSO FALLEN AND CANNOT BE READ BY POLICE AND OR STATE PATROL. THIS IS NOW AN ISSUE BECAUSE OF THAT AND THE SHARP PIECES THAT KEEP FALLING OFF.

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Safety Rating for the 1995 DODGE RAM 1500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 DODGE RAM 1500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 DODGE RAM 1500

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1995 DODGE RAM 1500.

Investigation PE96022 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN Closed

Opened:

ALLEGED FAILURE OF STEERING PITMAN SHAFT

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