1995 DODGE RAM 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
132
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500
The 1995 DODGE RAM 3500 has received a total of 132 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (15 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (10 complaints), and Suspension (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500, potentially affecting up to 79,366 vehicles.
Recall 99V024000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 79,366 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OUT.
Consequence: IF THE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500
132 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED CRACKS AND CORROSION IN THE COIL SPRING TOWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
WHILE DRIVING A 1995 DODGE 3500 TRUCK AROUND A SLIGHT LEFT TURN AND RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE, THE TRUCK'S FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY UNTIL COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SYMPTOMS MATCHED THAT OF THE "DEATH WOBBLE". *KB
WHILE DRIVING A 1995 DODGE 3500 TRUCK AROUND A SLIGHT LEFT TURN AND RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE, THE TRUCK'S FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY UNTIL COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE SYMPTOMS MATCHED THAT OF THE "DEATH WOBBLE". *KB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE QUICK CONNECTS ON THE TRANSMISSION LINES WERE MELTED. AS A RESULT, TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V084000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
1995 RAM 3500 DODGE DEATH WOBBLE, OR SHAKE! EVEN AFTER NEW SHOCKS, STEERING DAMPER, BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD ENDS. ETC DODGE DEALER JUST THREW UP THERE HANDS ! THIS HAS GONE ON AT MY EXPENSE SINCE 1999 - 2011. PLEASE DO SOMETHING !!! *KB
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1995 DODGE RAM 3500.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM 3500
- 1991 DODGE RAM 3500 — 5 complaints
- 1992 DODGE RAM 3500 — 11 complaints
- 1993 DODGE RAM 3500 — 26 complaints
- 1994 DODGE RAM 3500 — 102 complaints
- 1995 DODGE RAM 3500 (current)
- 1996 DODGE RAM 3500 — 182 complaints
- 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 — 153 complaints
- 1998 DODGE RAM 3500 — 134 complaints
- 1999 DODGE RAM 3500 — 146 complaints
- 2000 DODGE RAM 3500 — 77 complaints
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